The North Sanpete Hawks are set to face the Union Cougars in a girls' varsity volleyball match on Oct. 1, 2026, as part of the ongoing UHSAA 3A volleyball season. The contest, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., marks a key regional matchup between two competing programs in the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Region 13.
Union Girls Volleyball Season Progress
The upcoming matchup between the Hawks and the Cougars follows a series of competitive performances by the Union varsity squad. According to recent game logs from Union High School, the girls' varsity volleyball team has secured several victories this season, including a 3-0 sweep against Juab High School on Sept. 3, 2026, and a 3-0 win over Duchesne High School on Sept. 1, 2026. The team, coached by Chelsey Jones, has also recorded a loss to Mountain View on Aug. 29, 2026, and a win against Altamont High School on Sept. 8, 2026.
North Sanpete Program Overview
North Sanpete enters the matchup as a 3A classification school within the UHSAA structure. The Hawks, based in Mt. Pleasant, are led by head coach Rickie Stewart. The program is part of a larger athletic department that includes various fall sports, such as football, coached by Dave Peck, and cross country, coached by Bill Bedford. The school's athletic administration is supported by Athletic Director Cheryl Hadley and Assistant Athletic Director Tyler Bailey.
State Championship Schedule
The UHSAA maintains a rigorous schedule for 3A girls' volleyball, with state-level postseason activities slated for late October. According to the UHSAA, the 3A bracket is scheduled to be revealed and contested on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30, 2026, with events held at the Utah Valley University UCCU Center. This follows the 2A and 1A state championships, which are scheduled for Oct. 23 and 24, 2026, at the same venue.
Union High School Athletic Context
The Union Cougars, located in Roosevelt, operate within the Duchesne district. The school's athletic department is led by Principal Ben Felder and Athletic Director Matt Labrum. The girls' volleyball program is a key component of the school's fall sports offerings, alongside other programs such as boys' football, coached by Jordan Gurr, and girls' soccer, coached by Atlee Zipf. The school also provides various extracurricular activities, including esports, moderated by William Hugie, and vocal music, directed by Danika Monson.
