Lehi High School junior Aftyn Hurst has earned the school's Athlete of the Month award for girls volleyball, according to a report published October 28. Hurst, serving as a defensive specialist and setter, led the Pioneers in both digs and serve-receives during the regular season.
During the regular season, Hurst recorded 222 digs and 317 serve-receives, which were team highs, per the Lehi Free Press. She also maintained a 1.7 passing rating. Her season statistics also included 28 aces, 10 kills, five block-assists, and 28 gives.
Head coach Alise Bowles told the Lehi Free Press in an Oct. 23 article that the team finished the regular season with a 10-10 record. Bowles noted that the team had to manage season-ending injuries, concussions, sprained ankles, and the integration of a new player into the varsity lineup.
The Pioneers entered the Class 6A state tournament as the No. 10 seed. They faced No. 7 Weber on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the UCCU Center in Orem, where Weber won 3-2. Lehi was scheduled to play No. 15 Riverton in a consolation match later that same day.
