Orem High School secured the Class 4A girls volleyball state championship on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, with a 3-2 victory over Green Canyon at the UCCU Center. The Tigers overcame a two-set deficit to win the match with scores of 25-22, 25-20, 25-27, 21-25, and 15-8.
Freshman Meilani Akana led Orem with 24 kills, including four kills and two aces during a decisive 7-1 run in the fifth set. Junior Madi Scott contributed 16 kills, while Haven Michaelis added 10 kills to the Tigers' victory. Senior Haven Michaelis and Eve Allred were credited by head coach Bill Sefita with maintaining a calm demeanor that helped the team navigate the intense fifth set.
Green Canyon nearly forced a sixth set after recovering from a 2-0 set deficit. Senior Audrey White led the Wolves with 23 kills, supported by Avery Birch with 22 kills. The Wolves won the third and fourth sets 27-25 and 25-21, respectively, to extend the match. During the third set, Orem had a championship point at 24-22, but Green Canyon won the set on a kill from Avery Fauth.
The Tigers entered the match with a 29-3 record. Their only losses of 2026 were to 6A finalists Corner Canyon and Skyridge, and to Green Canyon in August. Orem reached the finals after defeating Desert Hills in the semifinals on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Haven Michaelis finished her career with three state titles, having won championships in 2023, 2024, and 2026. Coach Sefita noted that the team overcame adversity throughout the season, including injuries, to secure the championship title.
