The 2026 high school girls volleyball season gets underway next week for teams in Class 2A and throughout the state. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled capsules for every team in 2A. Every school was invited to participate and submit information.
The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.
There are 10 new girls volleyball coaches in 2A this year: Jessica Skewes (Duchesne), TBD (APA West Valley), Michael Le (American Heritage), Robyn White (Draper APA), Danielle Scott (ICS), TBD (Utah Military Hill Field), Nikki Mathewson (Waterford), Chandel Wood (Beaver), Megan Bracken (Enterprise) and Jake Koelliker (Kanab).
Here are the 2A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.
Region 15
1. North Summit Braves
Head coach: Samantha Stephens (22nd year).
2025 record: 22-4 (first in Region 15 with a 10-0 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 1 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Beat Enterprise, 3-1, in the 2A Championship.
Returning contributors
- Ellie Stephens OH / MH Sr.
- Kate Smith Setter Sr.
- Quinci Vernon Oh/ MH Sr.
- Braylin Henefer Libero/ OH Sr.
- Olivia Richins RS / Setter Sr.
Key newcomers
- Brittan Tanner MH Jr.
- Randy Sargents MH Jr.
- Myla Williams OH / DS Jr.
Coach comment: I’m excited for this season! We have five returning starters who have varsity experience, we have played in four summers tournaments and only lost one match out of 29. We have played a lot of bigger schools and gained some great experience on the court this summer.
2. Millard Eagles
Head coach: KJ Stevens (3rd year).
2025 record: 20-9 (second in Region 15 with a 8-2 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 4 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Draper APA, 3-2, in the 2A Quarterfinals.
Returning contributors
- Eden Rasmussen, Setter/Opp, Sr.
- Sofia Bassett, Setter/Opp, Sr.
- Eliza Larsen, OH, Setter
- Blakelie Davis, OH/M, Jr.
Coach comment: I’m excited to see these girls come together, work hard, and compete.
3. Duchesne Eagles
Head coach: Jessica Skewes (1st year).
2025 record: 22-8 (third in Region 15 with a 6-4 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 6 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Enterprise, 3-1, in the 2A Quarterfinals.
Returning contributors
- Jade Robinson, OH, Sr.
- Breklyn Skewes, OH, Sr.
Key newcomers
- Harlee Roll, Setter, Sr.
- Ally Grant, Setter, Fr.
Coach comment: We’ve got a young team, but some newcomers that will bring some competition. Im optimistic for what’s to come.
4. North Sevier Wolves
Head coach: Michelle Roberts (5th year).
2025 record: 13-13 (fourth in Region 15 with a 4-6 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 9 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-0, in the 2A Quarterfinals.
Additional info not provided
5. Gunnison Valley Bulldogs
Head coach: Janna Jensen (5th year).
2025 record: 5-20 (sixth in Region 15 with a 0-10 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 21 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Kanab, 3-1, in the 2A First Round.
Returning contributors
- Ellia Anderson, OH, Sr.
- Makayla Tucker, S, Sr.
Coach comment: We have 4 returning seniors so looking forward to a year with some leadership out there on the court.
6. South Summit Wildcats
Head coach: Mike Shearer (2nd year).
2025 record: 5-24 (fifth in Region 15 with a 2-8 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 16 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Additional info not provided
Region 16
1. APA West Valley Eagles
Head coach: (1st year).
2025 record: 16-4 (first in Region 16 with a 10-0 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 11 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Duchesne, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Additional info not provided
2. Freedom Prep Academy Eagles
Head coach: Jacqueline Packer (1st year).
2025 record: 13-9 (second in Region 16 with a 9-1 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 20 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Grand, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.
Additional info not provided
3. Wasatch Academy Tigers
Head coach: Julia Smith (2nd year).
2025 record: 7-8 (fourth in Region 16 with a 8-4 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 23 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Parowan, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.
Additional info not provided
4. Rockwell Marshals
Head coach: Marjorie Clifford (5th year).
2025 record: 6-17 (sixth in Region 16 with a 2-7 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 26 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Did not qualify
Additional info not provided
5. Salt Lake Academy Griffins
Head coach: Doran Brooks (1st year).
2025 record: 14-11 (third in Region 16 with a 9-3 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 19 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Did not qualify
Returning contributors
- Mercedes Mendez (Jr.)
- Brisa Bustamante (Sr.)
- Marlee Campbell (So.)
Key newcomers
- Julia Santana (Sr.)
- Nicole Colina Nuvan (Sr.)
- Molly Tuft (Freshman)
Coach comment: This year will most likely be a building year for our team. We lost a lot of our more experienced players that contributed to the teams success in our previous season. However, we do have some returning players that have grown throughout the last season, and are expected to pick up the pieces and help our incoming girls build on their skills.
6. Merit Academy Knights
Head coach: KyLee Finch (1st year).
2025 record: 0-17 (eighth in Region 16 with a 1-7 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 29 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Did not qualify
Returning contributors
- Ambellina Watson, Lib, So.
- Marissa Monroy, Outside hitter, Sr.
- Carma Rhodes, DS/OH, Jr.
- Alli Reynolds, Setter, Jr.
Key newcomers
- Anona Clayson, OH/RS, Jr.
- Kya Snyder, Middle, Jr.
Coach comment: I expect the outlook for this season to be really positive. We have a great group of girls ready to put in the work and really change the program into a winning program. First years are always a learning year, but with this group I can already see we are going to have a lot of growth and really change the Merit Prep volleyball program for years to come.
7. Utah Military Camp Williams Marauders
Head coach: Greg Jensen (2nd year).
2025 record: 4-20 (seventh in Region 16 with a 2-8 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 28 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Did not qualify
Returning contributors
- Ava Bechtol, OH, Jr.
- Balen Guerrero, L, Sr.
- Isabella Guterville, OH, Jr.
- Anna Hunt, MB, Sr.
- Jeanmary Sosa, OP, Sr.
Key newcomers
- Kaydence Gardner, MB, Fr
- Tiffany Gaines, S, Jr.
Coach comment: We are looking forward to the season ahead with several players returning from last year who will have a powerful impact on the court.
8. Vanguard Valiants
Head coach: Ellie Jenkins
2025 record: 7-13 (fifth in Region 16 with a 6-8 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 25 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Did not qualify
Additional info not provided
Region 17
1. Rowland Hall Winged Lions
Head coach: Khiaura Silcox (2nd year).
2025 record: 13-16 (tied for first in Region 17 with a 11-1 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 17 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by South Summit, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.
Returning contributors
- Chloe Vezina, Setter, Sr.
- Hayden Thompson, Sr.
- Rana Rakib, Sr.
- Ella Wang, OH/M, Jr.
- Nyki Younten, OH/DS, Jr.
- Kailani Nguyen, Setter/L, Jr.
- Morgan Ashby, DS/L, Jr.
- Willow Arens, M/RS, So.
- Maya Beach, Posso, M/RS, So.
- Zoe Hone, M/RS, So.
- Zoë Huang, Kim, So.
- Akemi Kawabata, L, So.
- Sofia Morrison, So.
- Solara Saad, So.
- Choekyi Sivukpa, So.
- Inaaya Syed, So.
- Zoya Syed, So.
Key newcomers
- Meredith Maloy, OH/M, Sr.
- Lowe Palmer, Sr.
- Elayna Hoglund, Sr.
- Meryam Butt, Fr.
- Leila Cottle, Fr.
- Maia Cross, Fr.
- Isabella Dosal, Fr.
- Annabelle Hill, Fr.
- Madeline Himoff, Fr.
- Josey Lasater, Fr.
- Isabel Lawson, Fr.
- Eleanor Phyfe, Fr.
- Simone Reyes, Fr.
- Geneva Saunders, Fr.
- Clara Slavinsky, Fr.
- Isla Smith, Fr.
- Ladina Spuhler, Fr.
- Juliet Von Maack, Fr.
- Arly Wigham, Fr.
Coach comment: As we begin a new season, our team is excited to welcome both returning and new athletes. We look forward to working hard, competing with purpose, and continuing to build a program centered on growth, teamwork, and commitment. Were excited to see what this group can accomplish together and cant wait to get the season underway.
2. Draper APA Eagles
Head coach: Robyn White (1st year).
2025 record: 25-5 (ninth in Region 16 with a 1-9 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 5 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-0, in the 2A Semifinals.
Additional info not provided
3. Maeser Prep Lions
Head coach: Mas Watabe (13th year).
2025 record: 21-7 (tied for first in Region 17 with a 11-1 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 8 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by North Sevier, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Returning contributors
- Audrey Lewis, S, Sr.
- Trilyon White, OH, Sr.
- Claire Mecham, L, Jr.
Key newcomers
- Penny Clarke, MB, Sr.
Coach comment: Five staters graduated from last year’s team but we have a solid senior group this year.
4. American Heritage Patriots
Head coach: Michael Le (1st year).
2025 record: 13-11 (fourth in Region 17 with a 6-6 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 18 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by ICS, 3-1, in the 2A First Round.
Returning contributors
- Ellie Reed, Sr., Outside
- Eva Rutherford, Sr., Setter/Right Side
- Lacey Gibb, Sr., Outside
- Mia Lin, Sr., Right side
- Sophie Barlow, Jr., Middle
Key newcomers
- Soleil Thornton, Fr., setter
5. Intermountain Christian Lions
Head coach: Danielle Scott (1st year).
2025 record: 14-13 (third in Region 17 with a 8-4 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 15 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by San Juan, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Returning contributors
- CJ Barber, OH/MB, Sr.
- Natalie Carbajal, OH, Sr.
- Lydia Pham, L, Jr.
6. Waterford Ravens
Head coach: Nikki Mathewson (1st year).
2025 record: 8-17 (fifth in Region 17 with a 4-8 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 22 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by APA West Valley, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.
Additional info not provided
7. American Leadership Eagles
Head coach: Ken Jensen (3rd year).
2025 record: 6-15 (sixth in Region 17 with a 2-10 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 24 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by North Sevier, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.
Returning contributors
- Rylen Zappe, OH, So.
- Elizabeth Huntsman, S, Sr.
- Hailee Huntsman, MB, So.
- Aimee Jensen, Opp, Jr.
- Oaklie Johnson, MB, Jr.
- Astoria Peck, Lib/OH, Jr.
- Kaylee Richan, Opp, Jr.
- Lexy Vigo, OH/Opp, Sr.
- Myabella Wilson, S, So.
Coach comment: Looking to see improvements over last season.
8. Utah Military Hill Field Thunderbirds
Head coach: TBD
2025 record: 0-14 (seventh in Region 17 with a 0-12 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 27 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Did not qualify
Additional info not provided
Region 18
1. San Juan Broncos
Head coach: Skyann Palmer (2nd year).
2025 record: 23-3 (tied for first in Region 18 with a 10-2 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 2 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Enterprise, 3-0, in the 2A Quarterfinals.
Returning contributors
- Faith Flannery, OH, So.
- Havoc Laws, MB, Sr.
- Adi Ivins, S/Opp, Sr.
Key newcomers
- Olivia Nielson,Setter/Opp,Jr.
- Aspyn Ivins, Lib/OH,Jr.
- Brinkley Knight, setter/Lib, Jr.
- Sloane Middleton, Ds/Lib, Jr.
- Kyleia Taylor, OH, So.
- Sadie Palmer OH/DS, Sr.
- Taya Chamberlan, MB, Sr.
- Haddlee Palmer, MB, Jr.
Coach comment: This will be a building year for us, after losing five seniors. But we have some key players returning that are really stepping up to lead the team! These kids have been working hard in the off season, so it will be fun to see how the season unfolds.
2. Enterprise Wolves
Head coach: Megan Bracken (1st year).
2025 record: 22-5 (tied for first in Region 18 with a 10-2 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 3 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-1, in the 2A Championship.
Returning contributors
- Hadlee Holt, MB, So.
- Oaklee Allan, S, Sr.
Key newcomers
- Natalya Bracken, OH, So.
- Laynee Hunt, OH, Jr.
3. Parowan Rams
Head coach: Ellie Anderson (2nd year).
2025 record: 17-16 (fifth in Region 18 with a 4-8 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 10 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by South Sevier, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Returning contributors
- Ella Lemke, Middle, Sr.
- Erika Kelly, OH, Sr.
- McKell Chidester, Lib/DS, Sr.
- Ryann Robinson, S, Jr.
- Maddie Wilson, M, Jr.
- Paige Smith, OPP/M, Jr.
- Norah Jackman, DS/Opp, Jr.
- Olivia Anderson, OH, So.
Key newcomers
- Preslei Anzalone, Lib, Jr.
Coach comment: Parowan’s returning team is stepping into the 2026 season with fire, grit, and determination. Our goal is to work hard, compete, and trust one another as we build our own chapter in Parowan volleyball history.
4. Kanab Cowboys
Head coach: Jake Koelliker (1st year).
2025 record: 9-11 (tied for third in Region 18 with a 8-4 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 12 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Draper APA, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Additional info not provided
5. South Sevier Rams
Head coach: Kascee Jacobs (2nd year).
2025 record: 13-13 (tied for third in Region 18 with a 8-4 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 7 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by San Juan, 3-0, in the 2A Quarterfinals.
Returning contributors
- Cooper Green, Set, Sr.
- Mattie Sorenson, OH, Sr.
- Peyton Martin, Libero/DS
Key newcomers
- Chloe Parsons, MB/RS, So.
- Kate Peterson, Set/ DS, Jr.
- Tenley Brown, OH/ DS, Jr.
Coach comment: We have a strong group of girls returning with 8 seniors who have played together for years. They have an unspeakable bond and work well together on the court. Im excited to have a number of excellent athletes who will no doubt push each other and fight for court time.
6. Beaver Beavers
Head coach: Chandel Wood (1st year).
2025 record: 12-18 (tied for sixth in Region 18 with a 1-11 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 14 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Enterprise, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.
Additional info not provided
7. Grand Red Devils
Head coach: Brittney Melton (2nd year).
2025 record: 7-17 (tied for sixth in Region 18 with a 1-11 record).
2025 RPI ranking: No. 13 in 2A.
2025 postseason: Eliminated by Millard, 3-1, in the 2A Second Round.
Additional info not provided