Game Details - Girls Volleyball

Pleasant Grove hasn’t won a 6A state title since 2019, but the top seed at this week’s state tournament took another step toward that goal on Thursday with a 25-11, 25-14, 25-14 win over No. 8 seed Fremont in the quarterfinals at UVU. “The more that we’re playing as a team the more we’re trusting each other, and we see each other doing their jobs and holding each other accountable, and we just executed at a high level so good game by us,” said Pleasant Grove coach Isa Takahashi. After a comfortable win in the second round against American Fork, it was another comfortable win against Fremont in the quarters. “This is always what they work for, when they go to bed they’re dreaming about state and it’s fun to see we’re here and they’re having the opportunities and finding success through their hard work,” said Takahashi. Aleah McDaniel had another great game hitting for the Vikings as she recorded 14 kills with a .345 hitting percentage. Addie Beck had a strong game as well with seven kills. “She brings a lot of confidence for us, very low error,” said Takahashi about McDaniel. “If I need to get a ball to someone to put a ball away we can rely on her, and Addie too. We’re lucky to have so many options.” Taytum Nelson added seven kills and four blocks for the Vikings, with Kaitlin Stadler chipping in with four aces. Cassidy Brinton added 10 digs.