Union Grove High School Broncos Fall to Burlington in a Tense Volleyball Showdown

On September 11, 2025, the Union Grove High School Broncos faced off against the Burlington High School Demons in a regular season varsity boys volleyball game. Held at Union Grove High School, the match concluded with Burlington securing a 3-1 victory over the Broncos.

The match started on a high note for the Broncos, who took the first set 25-22, demonstrating strong offensive skills. However, the momentum shifted in the second set as Burlington came back strong to win 25-13, evening out the match. The third set was the most intense, with both teams pushing each other to their limits. Ultimately, Burlington narrowly edged out Union Grove with a 31-29 win. The fourth and final set saw Burlington maintaining their lead, finishing it 25-20 to claim the match victory.

Key players for Union Grove included Tyler Johnson, who led the team with 13 kills and also contributed significantly on defense with 11 digs and 2 aces. Caden Tajnai also made notable contributions with 7 kills and a block, while Evan Henderson was formidable at the net with 6 blocks and 6 kills. In the backcourt, Michael Domashevsky was outstanding, securing 37 digs.

In terms of assists, Asher Gonzales and Alex Lapoint were pivotal for the Broncos, providing 19 and 13 assists, respectively. Their efforts were critical in setting up many of the plays that allowed the Broncos to stay competitive throughout the match.

Despite the loss, the Broncos demonstrated resilience and teamwork, making it a closely contested match against a strong Burlington team.