6A Playoffs
Westlake 3, Skyridge 0
No. 16 Westlake swept No. 17 Skyridge in a decisive 3-0 victory during the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. The Thunder dominated with Lincoln Hulse’s impressive 44 assists, facilitating a strong offensive showing. Brigham Draper and Alex Harris both contributed significantly with 16 kills and 10 kills, respectively, while Harris also added 5 blocks. Jax Burr delivered defensively with 24 digs, aiding Westlake’s control throughout the game. Westlake advanced to face top-seeded Lehi in the second round.
5A Playoffs
Spanish Fork 3, Timpview 0
Spanish Fork’s commanding performance secured them a 3-0 sweep over Timpview in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. Jace Anderson led the charge with 14 kills, while Alec Bluth added 11 kills, hitting at an impressive .647 clip. Braxton Valle contributed defensively with 11 digs and added 3 aces from the service line. Mason Swenson orchestrated the offense with his 32 assists. The Dons advance to face No. 6 West Jordan in the next round of the playoffs.
Skyline 3, Payson 2
No. 16 Skyline advanced to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs with a thrilling 3-2 win over No. 17 Payson. Ashton Goddard’s serving prowess proved to be crucial for Skyline, leading them through a tightly contested match. Payson took the first and third sets, but Skyline rallied for the win, clinching the decisive fifth set with a 15-11 margin. With the victory, Skyline will face No. 1 Wasatch in the second round on May 6.
West Field 3, Taylorsville 1
In a competitive 5A first-round playoff matchup, No. 20 West Field emerged victorious over No. 13 Taylorsville, winning 3-1. Despite dropping the first two sets 25-19 and 25-27, West Field rallied to take the next two sets 25-19 and 25-21, overcoming the Warriors. The Longhorns’ resilience paid off as they secured the crucial third and fourth sets to advance in the bracket. With this victory, West Field moves to face No. 4 Olympus in the second round on May 6 at UVU.
Clearfield 3, Granger 1
In a first-round matchup of the Class 5A UHSAA playoffs, Clearfield’s Falcons emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over the Granger Lancers. Key contributions came from Bryce Deatry, who led the Falcons with 14 kills. Max Bohman delivered a well-rounded performance with 3 aces, 8 kills, and 11 digs, while Nathan Toone distributed the ball efficiently with 18 assists and added 9 digs. Granger edged out Clearfield in the first set 26-24, but the Falcons rallied convincingly to take the next three sets and secure a place in the second round.
Viewmont 3, Hillcrest 0
Carson Tovey powered the Viewmont Vikings with 13 kills, 3 blocks, and 8 digs to sweep Hillcrest Huskies 3-0 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. Viewmont dominated each set with scores of 25-20, 25-13, and 25-16. Tovey also added an ace to his impressive performance. With this victory, the No. 10 seed Vikings advance to the second round to face No. 7 Box Elder at UVU on May 6th.
Salem Hills 3, Fremont 0
In a defensive showdown, No. 12 Salem Hills swept No. 21 Fremont, 3-0, in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs on May 2. The SkyHawks took control early, with set scores of 25-17 and 25-23, and sealed their victory with a 25-21 win in the final set.
Alta 3, West 0
In a decisive first-round Class 5A playoff matchup, the No. 15 seed Alta Hawks swept the No. 18 seed West Panthers, 3-0. The Hawks dominated each set with scores of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-21. John Wright led the charge for Alta with an impressive 15 kills and 8 digs, while Jayden Roberts contributed 14 kills and 10 digs. Alta advances to face No. 2 seed Bountiful in the second round scheduled for May 6 at UVU.
Springville 3, Northridge 0
In the first round of the Class 5A playoffs, No. 9 Springville Red Devils powered past No. 24 Northridge Knights, sweeping them in straight sets, 25-18, 25-14, 25-19. Garrett Kilgrow led the charge for Springville with 11 kills, while the Reis Brothers contributed nine kills collectively. Quinn Laurie skillfully orchestrated the offense with 34 assists, guiding the Red Devils to a decisive victory. The win sets Springville up for a second-round matchup against No. 8 Brighton at UVU on May 6.
4A Playoffs
Stansbury 3, Judge Memorial 0
No. 15 Stansbury dominated No. 18 Judge Memorial in a decisive 3-0 victory to advance in the Class 4A first round playoffs. Stansbury seized control early, taking the first set 25-11 and never looked back, securing the match with strong 25-21 and 25-20 set wins. The Stallions’ performance improves their record to 11-10, as they look ahead to their next challenge against No. 2 Crimson Cliffs in the second round.
Murray 3, Park City 1
No. 12 Murray advanced to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs with a 3-1 win over No. 21 Park City. After splitting the first two sets, Murray’s Alex Beckstead led the charge with 15 kills, while Aaron Nelson contributed another 13 kills with a .500 hitting percentage. Daniel Haskell was instrumental in setting up the offense, dishing out 50 assists along with 3 aces and 2 total blocks. The Spartans secured the victory by taking the final two sets 25-17 and 25-20.
Highland 3, Dixie 1
Robert McAdams led Highland with 28 kills as the Rams defeated Dixie 3-1 in the Class 4A first-round matchup. Highland secured the first two sets 25-18 and 25-20, but Dixie rallied to take the third set 26-24. McAdams’ performance was supported by Owen McDermott, who contributed 15 kills, and Quincy Rowland’s 10 kills. Alex Bilboa’s 8 serving aces also played a pivotal role, helping cement a 26-24 win in the fourth set. With the victory, No. 13 Highland advances to the second round to face No. 4 Sky View at UVU on May 8.
Snow Canyon 3, Deseret Peak 0
The No. 9 seed Snow Canyon Warriors secured a dominant 3-0 sweep over the 24th-seeded Deseret Peak in the first round of the 4A playoffs. Nathan Harris spearheaded the Warriors’ attack with a standout performance of 16 kills and 8 digs. Isaac Jaster contributed 12 kills and 2 aces, while Xavier Batista added 5 kills to the tally. Warren Harper orchestrated the offense efficiently, dishing out 31 assists. The Warriors comfortably won each set 25-21, 25-16, and 25-12, advancing to face eighth-seeded Timpanogos in the second round.
Green Canyon 3, Tooele 0
The No. 10 seeded Green Canyon Wolves dominated from start to finish to sweep the No. 23 Tooele Buffaloes 3-0 in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Carter Etherington led the Wolves with an impressive 19 kills while Griffin Blau anchored the defense with 22 digs. Cameron Henrie contributed four aces, helping Green Canyon cruise through sets of 25-14, 25-10, and 28-26. The Wolves advance to face the winner No. 7 Orem in the second round on May 8 at UVU.
Hurricane 3, Mountain Crest 1
Brixton Whoolery’s 11 kills helped propel No. 19 Hurricane to a 3-1 victory over No. 14 Mountain Crest in the Class 4A first-round playoffs. Logan Fisher led with 12 kills, while Breckan Jessup contributed 33 assists in a match where Hurricane overcame an initial set loss, 25-23, to claim the next three, 25-15, 25-21, and 25-14. With this victory, Hurricane advances to face No. 3 Desert Hills in the next round.
Provo 3, Bear River 0
No. 11 Provo Bulldogs swept No. 22 Bear River Bears 3-0 in a decisive first-round match of the Class 4A playoffs. McKay Jeffery led Provo with 8 kills, three blocks, and two aces, spearheading the Bulldogs’ offensive dominance that helped them cruise to scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-11. Setter Tucker Snarr was instrumental with 20 assists and contributed three kills and an ace. The Bulldogs will advance to face No. 6 Pine View in the second round at UVU on May 8.
Cedar City 3, Cottonwood 1
No. 17 Cedar City pulled off an upset against No. 16 Cottonwood with a 3-1 victory in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Cedar City took the first two sets 25-18 and 25-14, showcasing a strong start. Despite a third-set win by Cottonwood at 25-15, Cedar City secured the match with a decisive 25-19 victory in the fourth set. Key performances included Jadon Durbin’s 7 kills and Matt Johnson’s contribution with 10 kills and 15 service points, helping Cedar City advance to face No. 1 seed Mountain View in the second round.
3A Playoffs
Logan 3, Union 0
Logan, the No. 7 seed, swept No. 10 Union 3-0 in the opening round of the 3A Playoffs, decisively taking each set 25-20, 25-15, and 25-16. Logan’s Eric Fuentes made a notable contribution with 6 kills, achieving a .316 hitting percentage. Key to Logan’s success was Pearson Needham with 23 assists and 9 digs, orchestrating the offense efficiently. AJ Porter displayed a perfect passing game off 5 attempts, bolstering the team’s defensive effort. The Grizzlies will advance to face No. 2 Morgan on May 8 at UVU.
Carbon 3, Ben Lomond 2
In a tightly contested Class 3A first-round matchup, No. 9 Carbon edged out No. 8 Ben Lomond 3-2 on the road. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with Carbon securing crucial set wins in the first, third, and decisive fifth set. The Dinos took the first set 25-15 and clinched the victory by taking the final set 15-13. With the win, Carbon advances to face top-seeded Ogden in the second round at UVU.
2A Playoffs
Utah Military Hillfield 3, Wasatch Academy 1
No. 8 seed Utah Military Hillfield secured a 99-65 victory over No. 9 Wasatch Academy on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds dominated early, taking a commanding lead with a score of 25-14 by the end of the first quarter. They maintained their momentum throughout, with their largest single-period scoring coming in the third quarter at 26. The Wasatch Academy Tigers rallied somewhat in the fourth but could not close the gap. With this win, Utah Military Hillfield advances to face No. 1 Salt Lake Academy in the second round on May 8.
Maeser Prep 3, Rockwell 0
In a decisive first-round victory, No. 5 seed Maeser Prep swept No. 12 seed Rockwell 3-0 in the 2A playoffs. With dominant performances across the court, Ammon Mefford showcased defensive prowess with multiple solo blocks while also contributing 19 assists. Offensive standout JeVanko Stewart recorded 9 kills with great efficiency, aided by Levi Richardson and Mason Hemingway, who each added 7 kills to the tally. Libero En-Lun Chang controlled the defensive pace with 14 passes and several remarkable digs, ensuring Rockwell was unable to find their rhythm. Maeser Prep will advance to face the winner of the No. 4 Freedom Prep Academy matchup on May 8th at UVU.
Dugway 3, APA West Valley 0
The No. 6 Dugway Mustangs swept the No. 11 APA West Valley Eagles 3-0 in a decisive first-round 2A playoff match. Dugway’s Gary Williams Jr. was unstoppable on the attack, racking up 18 kills to lead the Mustangs. The Eagles managed their highest set score of 21 in the third set, but couldn’t overcome the Mustangs’ dominant play throughout the match. Jake Kushiyama contributed significantly for Dugway with 18 assists and 3 aces, helping secure their place in the second round against Draper APA on May 8.