Game Details - Girls Volleyball

For the first time in its 27-year history, No. 1 Canyon View is headed to the 3A semifinals after a 25-16, 25-14, 25-22 sweep of No. 8 South Summit. The Falcons' program is one that has historically struggled, but after a 26-2 regular season they knew they had a real chance in this years' state tournament. "I think they just embraced the culture of the ‘next ball’ mentality and being a team," said Canyon View head coach Lynette Whittaker. "We just put it out there to believe that we could be here and they personally developed themselves to be what I would say the most powerful team on the net. I’m just proud of them." Canyon View's day one started a little shaky as it got into an early deficit against No. 16 Juab in the first set and had to crawl back to a 26-24 win. However, its quarterfinal game against South Summit was much different. Falcons' libero Maylee Spencer was a strong glue piece in day one. Spencer provided strong defense and passes to help her team take the strong quarterfinal win. Senior setter Dalayni Brindley also shined in the quarterfinal match with 30 assists and five kills to help push her team to their first ever semifinal appearance. Coach Whittaker said the early comeback in the first set of the day showed off the Falcons' reselience. "We've mentally prepared them for those moments and really the experience of my seniors is what's carrying this team right now," Whittaker said. "I think they're doing a phenomenal job leading the culture and being great teammates."