Clearfield 3, Riverton 2
Clearfield and Riverton took turns exchanging blows of their non-region matchup Tuesday evening, nevertheless it was the Falcons who managed to eek out the mandatory factors to say a 5-set victory. Early on, it regarded as if Clearfield was on their technique to fast win after it managed wins of three and two factors within the opening two units, respectively.
However a Riverton comeback surged, because the Silverwolves used 25-23 victory within the fourth to drive a last set—which Clearfield received 15-11. Eliza Jones recorded 17 digs and three aces, whereas Brooklyn Hawks notched 11 kills for the Falcons, who hope the hard-earned, season-opening victory will give them momentum as they head into the remainder of the season.
“There have been occasions tonight the place we performed actually excessive degree volleyball. We've some issues we have to tremendous tune and work by means of, however total we're actually excited at the usual we set tonight as a crew,” stated Clearfield coach Brooke Pehrson.
Bountiful 3, Brighton 0
The reigning 5A champions have began their 2022 marketing campaign off about nearly as good as they might’ve hoped. With a straight-set win over Brighton Tuesday evening, the Redhawks improved to 2-0 and have but to permit greater than 18 factors in any set.
Sophomore Taylor Harvey led the way in which with 13 kills and two blocks, whereas her older sister, Jordyn, recorded 10 kills, eight digs and three aces. Evalyn Chism contributed a cool 31 assists, to associate with three aces. It’s nonetheless early, however Bountiful seems able to tackle the mantle as the highest crew in 5A as soon as once more.
“I used to be proud of how we served and handed as we speak. It’s early, and we're nonetheless working to enhance on a whole lot of issues. So we are going to proceed to give attention to our aspect of the web and discovering our crew rhythm,” stated Bountiful coach Sarah Chism.
Decide Memorial 3, Logan 2
It was the 3A Bulldogs who got here out on prime on this 3A-4A matchup Tuesday evening, as they defeated Logan in 5 units on their house flooring. The groups traded units from starting to finish, however Decide got here out on fireplace within the fifth set, cruising to a 15-6 victory to safe its first win of the season.
The Decide squad, which fell within the second spherical of the 3A playoffs final 12 months, will now look to construct on the momentum the win generated.
“I'm tremendous happy with our women and the way they performed tonight. They confirmed their tenacity and work ethic by means of some fairly robust runs. It feels nice to start out this season on such a excessive word and we are going to proceed to place within the work essential to get the outcomes we would like,” stated Decide coach Taylor Gustafson.
Inexperienced Canyon 3, South Summit 1
Projected to be a prime crew in 4A, the Inexperienced Canyon Wolves managed to get a 4-set victory over South Summit Tuesday evening to start out their season within the victory column.
After one set, although, it regarded as if the Wildcats had an opportunity to drag off the upset with a 27-25 outcome, however the Wolves rattled off three straight units to come back out victorious. It wasn’t a blowout, however the robust take a look at from South Summit gave the Wolves some stable expertise as they head into 2022.
“It’s all the time good to start out the season on a W. It was a battle tonight and I used to be happy with how resilient our women have been. I’m enthusiastic about our group and the potential they've this season,” stated Inexperienced Canyon head coach Madison Larsen.
Bingham 3, Woods Cross 1
The Bingham Miners, the third ranked 6A crew within the preseason coaches ballot, began their season off with a victory Tuesday evening, nevertheless it didn’t include full ease.
After Woods Cross stole the primary set 25-22, the Miners have been compelled to grind out robust wins within the ensuing three units—together with 2-point wins within the last two (26-24 and 27-25). The robust outcome in opposition to a troublesome Wildcats aspect proved to be a stable first take a look at for a crew anticipated to problem within the state’s greatest classification.
“At the moment was a terrific begin to our season! We see the place we at the moment are, and this younger crew is happy to develop and be taught to compete at a excessive degree,” stated Bingham coach Andrew Romero.