Lehi High School announced the appointment of Kolby Shewell as the new head girls volleyball coach, according to a November 12 report by the Lehi Free Press. Shewell succeeds Alise Bowles, who resigned at the end of the season but will remain at the school as a teacher.
Shewell previously guided the Lehi boys volleyball team to a 6A state title on May 7 at UVU's UCCU Center. According to the Daily Herald, the boys squad posted a 25-2 record in 2026 and defeated the number one seed, Bingham, in five sets to secure the championship. Shewell will continue to coach the boys team alongside his new role with the girls program.
Athletic Director Quincy Lewis stated the program is positioned for a step forward following a rebuilding period under Bowles. The returning girls squad, which includes no seniors, finished with an 11-11 overall record and an 0-8 record in Region 3 play this past season. Lewis noted that Shewell is already familiar with the returning players, which should assist in the program's progression.
The girls team returns several all-region players, including first-team selections Laken Bell and Aliya Shewell, as well as second-team honorees Aftyn Hurst and Pais Brems. Lucy Lowe also received honorable mention. Shewell noted that he has coached the current group of seniors since they were in junior high and expressed excitement about working with his experienced coaching staff.
The Lehi boys volleyball season is scheduled to begin in the spring, while the girls volleyball season is scheduled to start next fall.
