The 2026 season will be remembered as one of the most successful in the history of Ogden volleyball.
The Bulldogs finished with a 23-12 overall record, breaking the previous school record of 17 wins.
Ogden also proved it could compete in the West Central Activities Conference, finishing 6-3 in league play and placing fourth among the conference’s 10 teams.
The Bulldogs’ conference victories came against Madrid on September 8, Panorama on September 15, West Central Valley on September 22, Earlham and Interstate 35 on September 29, and Martensdale-St. Mary’s on October 6.
The Bulldogs collected a pair of tournament championships, capturing the Perry Tournament championship in September before adding the Best of Boone County title later that month.
A balanced lineup fueled Ogden.
Senior outside hitter Olivia Coleman led the attack with 205 kills while adding 214 digs and 32 aces.
Junior middle hitter Sidney Crane recorded 131 kills while leading the team with 32 total blocks.
Senior Macy Bristle contributed 101 kills and finished with a team-best 65 aces.
Sophomore setter Ella Anderson had 490 assists while also contributing 93 kills, 207 digs and 33 aces.
Freshman Hallie Bristle had 75 assists and 31 kills, while sophomore Kenzie Banks added 96 kills.
The Bulldogs showed depth throughout the roster.
Junior Sydney Craighton added 73 kills and 29 blocks.
Junior Paysen Graden finished with 33 aces and a 91.3 percent serving efficiency and junior Grace Christensen added 43 aces and 201 digs.
Defensively, senior libero Melana Sesker had a team-high 347 digs.
Coleman added 214 digs, Anderson recorded 207 and Christensen chipped in 201.
As a team, the Bulldogs accumulated 1,335 digs and 114 total blocks.
Ogden finished with 275 aces serves and a team serving efficiency of 90.3 percent.
Along with Bristle’s 65 aces, Sesker contributed 56, Christensen had 43 and Anderson added 33.
The season highlighted both experienced leadership and a promising young core.
Seniors Coleman, Macy Bristle and Sesker helped establish a winning culture, while underclassmen Anderson, Banks, and Hallie Bristle gained valuable experience.
By season’s end, Ogden had won tournaments, climbed the conference standings and broken the school wins record.
The Bulldogs’ 23 victories represent the most successful season in program history and a year that will be remembered for Ogden volleyball.
Jill Lutz reporting
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