Upset special: How did Syracuse shock Lone Peak?

Perhaps one of the most exciting stories of the 6A state tournament was not just who took home the title, but who shocked everyone along the way. If you picked the Lone Peak Knights to win their quarterfinal matchup against the Syracuse Titans, you'd be wrong. In dominating fashion, the Titans secured their win in 3-0. The victory is not the result of just one standout performance, but a total team effort. See who stood out from Syracuse!    [player_tooltip player_id='825735' first='Emily' last='Kenison'] has been a stable, consistent force for the Titans this season. On the match, Kenison hit a .385 with 11 kills and 3 blocks. She has consistent, high contact point with good range to find ways to score. With good timing and eye work she's able to throw in off-speed shots decidedly and swing when she has the opportunity. Kenison moves along the net well and her footwork is efficient to help close blocks and be physical at the net.     Miyah has only gotten better as the season has progressed. Helping lead the Titans to a victory, she totaled 36 assists with 3 aces. She has a solid foundation skills wise which makes it easy for her make decisions and put the ball where it needs to go. She recognizes where her hot hitters are and where they need the ball to score. Having two left-handed hitters in the front at all times showcases her ability to keep a consistent location throughout the match. She keeps her offense dynamic with her middles involved, she's effective behind the line and commands her offense confidently.     [player_tooltip player_id='803217' first='Presley' last='Worthington'] had 11 digs on the match and showcased not only her defensive abilities, but also her serve receive SOMETHING. Defensively, she makes great touches off of tough balls. She's fast and that helps her get off speed shots quicker and pick up any other tricky dumps or throws. In serve receive, she demonstrates good technique and early angles that helps keep her setter in system.     [player_tooltip player_id='897135' first='Avery' last='Eriksen'] is your ball control kid. She is great at managing tough sets and knows when she needs to take speed off and attack high over the block or around it. In this matchup, she had 13 kills and hit a .385. Eriksen gets her feet to the ball and has a variety of different shots that have been really effective for her this season. She can tool the block, find the donut, tip to the corner, or find floor.     Finishing off the season with a hitting percentage of .262, [player_tooltip player_id='892964' first='Brinley' last='Barkdull'] was a clear standout for the Titans this season. She is a steady passer, a good defender, and her effectiveness at the net is astounding. She is athletic, dynamic, and one of the cornerstones of the Titans success. As we move into club season, she is an athlete you do not want to miss.     [player_tooltip player_id='894152' first='Mckinley' last='Barkdull']'s potential to continue to be dominant force in the 2027 class is very clear. She is an effective attacker and gets her feet to the ball really well and can unload. She has great range that helps her find different areas of the court to score whether that's line, cross, or langle. A lot of blockers struggle with lining up her and even if she does get blocked, she asks for the ball right back and finds a way to score.     [player_tooltip player_id='532738' first='Isla' last='Jensen'] is an athletic middle blocker. She works hard in transition, getting off the net quickly and elevating easily. She stays engaged throughout each play and is fast to get over to close blocks or take up space. Because of her athletic abilities, even if she's late, Jensen can still get over and close or make a smart adjustment for her defense to set up behind her. She generates a good amount of power and is an athlete that will only continue to grow with time.

Perhaps one of the most exciting stories of the 6A state tournament was not just who took home the title, but who shocked everyone along the way. If you picked the Lone Peak Knights to win their quarterfinal matchup against the Syracuse Titans, you'd be wrong. In dominating fashion, the Titans secured their win in 3-0. The victory is not the result of just one standout performance, but a total team effort. See who stood out from Syracuse!