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High school girls volleyball: 2024 6A team-by-team region capsules, predictions
By James Edward,
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Skyridge’s Kylie Buttars hits toward Lone Peak in the 6A girls volleyball state championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
The 2024 high school girls volleyball season gets underway next week for teams in Class 6A and throughout the state. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled capsules for every team in 6A. Every school was invited to participate and submit information.
The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.
There are three new girls volleyball coaches in 6A this year: Megan Chandler Allred (Syracuse), Alise Bowles (Lehi) and Matthew Moeai (Lone Peak).
Here are the 6A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.
Coach comment: “I am excited to begin a new era at Syracuse and continue to compete with Utah’s top teams. I think this is going to be a great season.”
2023 record: 14-18 (sixth in Region 1 with a 1-9 record).
2023 RPI ranking: No. 16 in 6A.
2023 postseason: Lost to Skyridge, 3-0, in the 6A Second Round.
Returning contributors:
Penina Leota, Setter, Sr.
Milly Pendleton, Middle Blocker, Sr.
Aubrey Hackett, OH, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Maleah Quinton, OH, So.
Danelle McKellar, Opposite, Jr.
Coach comment: “We are excited about our team this season. We are returning very skilled players and adding new younger players that will have an immediate impact on our team. We look forward to building on what we did last year.”
2023 record: 21-12 (third in Region 2 with a 6-4 record).
2023 RPI ranking: No. 8 in 6A.
2023 postseason: Lost to Skyridge, 3-0, in the 6A Quarterfinals.
Returning contributors:
Addy Cook, OH, Sr. committed to UCF
Allie Grossenbach, OH, Sr. committed to Utah
Sadie White, S, Sr. committed to U of South Dakota
Ava Livolsi, L, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Lucy Coombs, MB, So.
Kylie Grossenbach, OPP, Fr.
Coach comment: “The Sentinels are looking forward to a very competitive preseason and region schedule. We are focused on continuing to build our successful program and competing at a high level in 6A.”
2023 record: 25-2 (first in Region 3 with a 9-1 record).
2023 RPI ranking: No. 1 in 6A.
2023 postseason: Lost to Lone Peak, 3-1, in the 6A Championship.
Returning contributors:
Kyle Buttars, OH, Jr.
Mary Nahinu, Libero, Sr.
Tiana Mariner, DS, Sr.
Coach comment: “We’re young from a varsity perspective and it will show early but I’m confident in the girls coming up. They’ve put in work in the offseason and are eager to prove themselves. We have the toughest region and that will help us prepare for the playoffs. I am excited to watch it all unfold.”
2023 record: 17-15 (fourth in Region 3 with a 4-6 record).
2023 RPI ranking: No. 12 in 6A.
2023 postseason: Lost to Corner Canyon, 3-0, in the 6A Second Round.
Returning contributors:
Molly Keogh, OH
Analyse Jorgensen, MB
Emma Cameron, MB
Hannah Laursen, OH
Key newcomers:
Maezlie Thornton, Sr., OH/RS
Maggie Endsley, Jr., OH
Coach comment: “After graduating six seniors last season, we anticipate another growing year for Westlake. Westlake is up and coming and we’re excited to showcase our young talent and compete with some of the best teams in Utah.”
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