Corner Canyon secured its second consecutive 6A girls volleyball state championship on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by defeating Skyridge in straight sets at the UCCU Center. The top-seeded Chargers overcame a resilient Skyridge squad to win the match 25-23, 25-20, and 30-28, maintaining a season record of 29-3.
Chargers Secure Straight-Set Victory
Corner Canyon's victory on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, marked a successful defense of their title, following a 3-1 victory over Skyridge in the 6A final last season. According to reporting by the Daily Herald, the Chargers entered the championship as the No. 1 seed and had suffered only one loss to a Utah team throughout the entire season.
Skyridge, the No. 2 seed, fought to keep the match competitive, particularly in the final set. In the first set, Corner Canyon held an early lead, but Skyridge managed to pull even at 17-17 following a kill from Emma White. Despite the momentum shift, two hitting errors by the Falcons allowed the Chargers to secure the set 25-23. Anzlee Holt contributed a kill to hold Skyridge at 24-23 before Majia Mortensen secured the win for Corner Canyon.
In the second set, Skyridge faced a significant deficit, trailing by as many as eight points after a Mortensen kill. The Falcons attempted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 22-20 after an ace from Emma White. However, Corner Canyon scored the final three points, including kills from Mortensen and a swing from Maia Schwalger, to win the set 25-20 and take a 2-0 lead.
A Marathon Third Set
The third set proved to be a marathon as Skyridge fought to extend the match. Emma White scored out of the back row to bring the Falcons within one point at 17-16, and Lucy Meck tied the score at 20-all with an overpass kill.
Corner Canyon reached championship point three separate times during the final frame. Skyridge successfully defended against these opportunities through significant plays, including a solo block from Meck and a kill from Sienna Kuresa. Ultimately, Maia Schwalger scored a point off a block to reach a fourth championship point at 29-28, which Corner Canyon converted to end the match.
Skyridge coach Taylor Hifo noted that while the team fought to the end, there was room for improvement. "We didn't give up," Hifo said. "Our goal was to fight to the end, and I appreciate that. I think we could have seen a little more execution at the beginning, and especially in the second set because it gave them a bit of momentum."
Skyridge Season Overview
The Skyridge Falcons concluded their season with a 22-6 overall record after finishing second in Region 3. Their league performance included a 5-3 mark, having split their second-round matches 2-2.
Prior to the state tournament, Skyridge had a series of notable league matchups. On October 1, the Falcons played a marathon rematch against Corner Canyon at home, splitting the sets 2-2 before losing the final two sets 25-17 and 15-9. On October 6, Skyridge lost 3-0 to Lone Peak, despite a competitive first set that ended 24-26 in favor of the Knights.
Skyridge also recorded a sweep of Farmington on October 8, winning 25-11, 25-10, and 25-14. Earlier in the season, on September 23, the Falcons defeated American Fork 3-1 on Senior Night with a score of 25-16, 22-25, 25-16, and 26-24.
Key Player Contributions
Individual performances for Skyridge during the championship match and season were highlighted by several key players. Emma White, a senior, contributed significantly to the team's effort, including a kill to tie the first set at 17-17 and an ace in the second set.
Other key contributors for the Falcons included junior Sienna Kuresa, who provided a kill during the final set of the championship match, and junior middle blocker Lucy Meck, who recorded a tieing kill at 20-all in the third set. Senior Estelle Slaney, the team's libero, and sophomore setter Sienna Warner also played pivotal roles throughout the season and tournament.
Season Conclusion
The Skyridge girls volleyball team accepted their runner-up trophy following the championship match at the UCCU Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The team's season performance was marked by competitive matches against top-tier opponents, including Corner Canyon, Lone Peak, and Lehi.
Earlier Season Results
The Skyridge Falcons' season included a 3-0 sweep of Lehi on October 13, where Emma White recorded 10 kills and 11 serve-receives. During that match, Skyridge also saw contributions from Anzlee Holt, Paisley Fuller, and Lucy Meck, with setter Allyceia Maae providing 18 assists.
