Orem wins 4A title in five-set girls volleyball final
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Orem won the 2026 UHSAA 4A girls volleyball state championship Oct. 30, beating Green Canyon 3-2 at the UCCU Center in Orem. Orem took the deciding set 15-8 after Green Canyon won the third and fourth sets to force a fifth.
The 3-2 score is the match score by sets.
How the five sets unfolded
| Set | Orem | Green Canyon | Set winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 22 | Orem |
| 2 | 25 | 20 | Orem |
| 3 | 25 | 27 | Green Canyon |
| 4 | 21 | 25 | Green Canyon |
| 5 | 15 | 8 | Orem |
The set margins show the match’s changing shape. Orem’s first two wins were by three and five points. Green Canyon then took its sets by two and four, respectively. Orem’s seven-point margin in the decider was the largest of the match, turning a tied match into a championship result.
Akana led Orem’s attack
Deseret News reported that freshman Meilani Akana led Orem with 25 kills and added three aces. Junior Madi Scott had 16 kills, while senior Haven Michaelis had 10. Akana’s total was one fewer than Scott and Michaelis’ combined 26, and nine more than Scott’s individual total.
Deseret News reported the win was Orem’s third state championship in four years.
Sources
- Scores – UHSAA, Utah High School Activities Association
- High school girls volleyball: Orem survives Green Canyon comeback to win 4A state championship, Deseret News
- UHSAA Girls Volleyball 3A/4A, UCCU Center
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