North Summit Wins 2A Girls Volleyball State Title
The North Summit girls volleyball team claimed the 2A state championship with a 25-21 set win over San Juan at Utah Valley University.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Volleyball
North Summit won the 2A girls volleyball state championship, defeating second-seeded San Juan in the title match on Oct. 24 at Utah Valley University. The team finished the season 26-2 and extended a run of state titles that began with three straight championships from 2016 to 2018 under head coach Samantha Stephens.
Why it matters
The title adds another championship to a program that has built sustained success in Utah high school volleyball. It also reflects a season in which the top-seeded team navigated the playoffs with a first-round bye.
North Summit finished the season 26-2 and captured its fourth state title, following three straight championships from 2016 to 2018. The source does not report full-match set totals beyond the 25-21 championship set.
The players
Samantha Stephens
Head coach of the North Summit girls volleyball program, who has led the team to multiple consecutive state championships.
Ellie Stephens
North Summit player who led the state in kills this season and will continue her volleyball career at Salt Lake Community College next fall.
The details
As the top seed, North Summit received a first-round playoff bye, then defeated Beaver, South Sevier and Parowan before facing second-seeded San Juan. Senior captain Quinci Vernon served a 12-point winning streak during the third set, and Ellie Stephens clinched several points with spikes during that run. Coach Samantha Stephens had told the team they were playing timidly and needed to start playing to win.
Timeline
Oct. 23: North Summit began the 2A playoffs.
Oct. 24: North Summit defeated San Juan in the championship game at Utah Valley University.
Monday night: The team held a celebratory dinner.
Season Trajectory
This championship extends North Summit's record of state titles, placing the program among the most consistent 2A girls volleyball teams in recent seasons. The result follows the three-peat the program earned from 2016 to 2018 under the same coaching leadership.
North Summit's title run is a reminder that top seeds with a first-round bye still have to win three playoff matches to claim the crown. Fantasy and recruiting followers should note that Ellie Stephens, who led the state in kills, is headed to Salt Lake Community College next fall.
The takeaway
Consistency at the top of 2A girls volleyball depends on sustained coaching and deep senior leadership, as North Summit's repeated titles and Quinci Vernon's late-set serving run illustrate. Teams facing a tight match can benefit from the same message the coach delivered: play decisively rather than timidly.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Volleyball for other state playoff results and team profiles across Utah.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Park Record.
