Ashton Shewell, the 2026 Utah Mr. Volleyball, is back on the Lehi High boys basketball roster for 2026-27.
The Pioneers posted their varsity and sophomore rosters on Nov. 11, listing 16 varsity players and 10 on the sophomore squad. Shewell, who helped Lehi's volleyball team win the 6A championship in spring 2026, appeared on the Pioneers' varsity basketball roster as a junior in 2025-26 as well, according to Lehi athletics records.
His father, Kolby Shewell, was named Lehi's head girls volleyball coach on Nov. 10, according to the Lehi Free Press. The elder Shewell also coaches the Pioneer boys volleyball program.
Several other players return from the 2025-26 varsity roster. Tuk Howe, Sterling Gunnell, Derek Smith, Devin Sell and Stockton Smith all appeared on that squad. Beau Heaton and Jace Miles move up after playing on the 2025-26 sophomore team.
The full 2026-27 varsity roster: Ashton Shewell, Beau Heaton, Benny Amakasu, Benson Baker, Bridger Howard, Brody Speaker, Derek Smith, Devin Sell, Jace Miles, Karter Hartman, Mason Shoepke, Seth Woolley, Sterling Gunnell, Stockton Smith, Trey Emery and Tuk Howe.
The sophomore roster lists Abram Wade, Austin Graham, Blaine Bass, Gavin Risenmay, Isaac Pearson, Jaxton Aylett, Kooper Glick, Landon Low, Owen Johnson and Wyatt Wright.
Lehi made a deep run in the 6A state tournament in February. Seeded No. 13, the Pioneers upset No. 4 Layton 51-47 in the second round and beat No. 12 Farmington 67-59 in the quarterfinals before falling to No. 1 Westlake 60-52 in the semifinals, according to Deseret News tournament results.
