Game Details - Boys Volleyball

Even though No. 7 seed Timpanogos dropped the second set of Wednesday’s 4A quarterfinal game with No. 2 seed Murray, Timpanogos coach Jared Stark wasn’t worried. The deficit was much larger earlier in the set, and he felt his players great some momentum with strong points late in the set. Sure enough, that momentum carried over into the final two sets as the T-Wolves pulled away from Murray 25-16, 17-25, 25-23, 25-23 to advance into the semifinals. They will face No. 3 seed Desert Hills at 10:15 a.m. “When it comes down to clutch time, these guys really step up, and everyone starts swinging harder than ever and playing harder than ever, laying out for every ball. They really turn it on once it starts to count, and I love it. I wish they would do it every point and ever get behind, sure. But they really do turn it on,” said Stark. During a key stretch in the decisive fourth set, Jacob Ricks had a nine point run serving the ball. Chance Wallace had a great game defensively with 26 digs, as did Sam Lowell with six blocks. Starks was really pleased with the contribution middle hitter Jared Hansen gave his team during key moments. “When he comes onto the court and onto the front row, he brings an energy with him every time. If we don't have the momentum it's his goal to turn it around, and he does really well. In that match, he would come out and get really important block or kill, and he would just light the fire,” said Stark.