Skyridge returned to the 6A girls volleyball state championship on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after winning an epic five-set match against American Fork at the UCCU Center. The Skyridge victory was secured with a 3-2 result of 26-24, 25-16, 22-25, 20-25, and 20-18, ending on an American Fork hitting error at match point.
Skyridge junior Sienna Kuresa recorded 19 kills in the win, while Emma White contributed 13 kills and a match-high seven aces. Libero Estelle Slaney recorded 37 digs during the match. Although Skyridge won the first two sets, American Fork seniors Macy Melville and Destinie Hampton led a comeback to force a fifth set. After American Fork reached three match points, Skyridge held on to win the final set 20-18.
In the other 6A semifinal, Corner Canyon defeated Lone Peak 3-1 (24-26, 25-20, 25-19, 26-24) to advance to the championship. Corner Canyon's victory featured scoring from Maia Schwalger, Berkleigh Minnick, and Majia Mortensen. Lone Peak finished its season with an 18-11 record after also defeating American Fork 25-20, 27-25 to secure third place.
In the 5A semifinals, Skyline defeated Pleasant Grove 3-1 (25-15, 16-25, 25-15, 25-22) to set up a rematch with top-seeded Woods Cross. West Field secured third place in the 5A division with a 2-1 victory (25-23, 21-25, 25-21) over Pleasant Grove.
Skyridge will face top-seed Corner Canyon in the championship rematch. The Chargers won last year's state final against the Falcons in four sets. During the regular season, Skyridge beat American Fork twice, while Corner Canyon also won both Region 3 matches against Skyridge.
American Fork concluded its season with a 17-12 record.
