Mountain View’s Kaylin Scott serves in a highschool volleyball match in Nice Grove on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. Spenser Heaps, Deseret Information
Nook Canyon 3, Orem 2
The Chargers and Tigers traded units throughout their matchup Tuesday night, however within the fifth set, it was Nook Canyon that delivered. The Chargers ran away with a 15-5 benefit within the remaining set to safe the win over an Orem squad that had already collected seven wins this season.
After recording a shedding file in 2021, Nook Canyon’s early efforts appear to point that its primed to make some noise this season.
“Tonight’s match was an incredible one. Orem is a strong crew, with nice serving and and an excellent offensive system. This was our second match of the season so we're nonetheless taking part in with our lineups and crew chemistry. It was a little bit tough, however we made good changes and stored issues easy as we figured issues out. I’m excited for this season. These ladies are coachable and are prepared to place within the work,” stated Nook Canyon coach Melinda Ricks.
Jordan 3, Kearns 2
A 12 months faraway from ending with simply two wins, Jordan labored exhausting to earn its sixth victory of the season over Kearns in a 5 set thriller Tuesday night time.
The Beetdiggers had been at their greatest on the finish of the match, as they took the ultimate two units to seal the consequence. Although the competitors will enhance because the crew finally strikes into Area 8 competitors, the sturdy begin to the season is actually a welcome sight for a program that hasn’t been capable of do a lot profitable the previous couple of years.
“Our seniors have had 5 coaches in 4 years. One even instructed them that he’d moderately put on a paper bag than watch them play volleyball. We got here into this offseason — after two extra teaching modifications — to show all of them mistaken. These athletes have raised the bar and chosen to take every check and expertise on with an enthusiasm unknown to this program. We've got numerous work to do, however we refuse to swim in comfy water and can work exhausting to create distinctive surroundings for these superb girls,” stated Jordan coach Crystal Nye.
Murray 3, Roy 2
After taking the primary two units, it regarded as if Murray was able to cruise previous Roy, however the Royals stormed again, forcing a fifth set.
Although momentum gave the impression to be again on the facet of Roy, the Spartans managed to stave off Roy and dominate the fifth set, 15-5, to enhance to 2-1 and keep away from an early-season shedding file. It was a formidable response for a Murray squad seeking to set up itself in Area 6.
“Our ladies performed nice, they put all of it on the market and didn’t surrender even when it received robust. Roy got here in scorching with some loopy gifted hitters and it examined our ladies, particularly on the road, however we had been capable of end sturdy. Large shout out to Roy’s No. 14 for her swing — among the finest hitters we’ve seen. Murray has confronted numerous change currently however the ladies are dealing with it nice and we’re simply going to deal with one sport at a time,” stated Murray coach KaCee Weber.
Maple Mountain 3, Lone Peak 0
It was a powerful exhibiting for Maple Mountain Tuesday night time in opposition to the reigning 6A champions. The Golden Eagles took it to the Knights, securing the win in straight-sets to enhance to 3-1 on the 12 months — with the lone loss coming to Bountiful.
The outcomes marks a tough begin for Lone Peak, which fell to 0-2 to start its 2022 season.
“Our ladies battled from begin to end. We simply have this relentless perspective about competing regardless of who's on the opposite facet of the online. For us, it’s all about working exhausting each rally, the entire rally. We did a pleasant job from the service, getting them out of system. That’s how we're going to beat one of the best groups within the state. Morgan (Pratt) did a implausible job in her function as setter for this program. She is among the hardest staff I've ever coached and her management function wears off on the complete crew,” stated Maple Mountain coach Adam Longmore.
Bountiful 3, Davis 0
The 2 undefeated Davis County squads squared off, vying for an opportunity to retain their good data Tuesday night time. It took solely three units for the Redhawks at hand the Darts their first defeat this season and additional their case because the state’s greatest crew.
Bountiful has but to lose a set this season. The crew was led by Evalyn Chism, who completed with 30 assists, three blocks and 7 digs, whereas Jordyn Harvey pitched in 20 kills, an ace and a block within the Redhawks’ dominant victory — their fourth of the season.
“Davis is a troublesome crew that I count on will make some noise in 6A this 12 months. I used to be proud of how we stayed regular and made the best changes on the proper time to safe an excellent crew win,” stated Bountiful coach Sarah Chism.
Sky View 3, Woods Cross 0
Coming into the season projected because the third-best 4A squad, Sky View regarded the half Tuesday night time in its straight-set victory on the highway over a formidable Woods Cross crew.
Melanie Hiatt led the way in which for the Bobcats, notching eight kills, 9 digs and two blocks, to go together with Brynn Hart’s 24 assists, three digs and 5 aces. Sky View improved to 2-0 on the season with the victory.
“The crew responded effectively to some totally different roster positions. We stayed calm and stored preventing by some tough passing at first. They centered on one another and stored preventing for the win. So happy with the way in which they deal with one another and luxuriate in taking part in with and for one another,” stated Sky View head coach Sheila Sorensen.