The Olympia volleyball team’s 2026 campaign came to a close in the Class 4A District 3/4 Tournament with losses to Graham-Kapowsin in the first round and to Tahoma in an elimination game on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Olympia was swept by Graham-Kapowsin 23-25, 8-25, 25-27, Wednesday morning, and the Bears came up just short against Tahoma in five sets 17-25, 25-7, 17-25, 25-13, 6-15, in the afternoon.
“The Bears really competed today. We ended our season playing some of our best volleyball, and we can only be proud of that,” Olympia head coach Christie Oldright said. “We have learned so much and come so far. Now, we celebrate and honor the work of our season. Heads up, eyes forward.”
Elyse Juergens shined on defense with 13 digs against Graham-Kapowsin and 26 digs against Tahoma. Anna Johnston provided eight assists and 14 digs against the Eagles and 24 assists against Tahoma.
Olympia finishes with a 7-13 record and 5-6 mark in the South Puget Sound League. The Bears graduate three seniors: Netty Obungu, Addie Aiona and Ella Baek. The Bears will return most of their core, including outside hitter Stella Steeran, libero Elyse Juergens, setters McKenzie Madill and Anna Johnston, middle blocker Sophie Deiss, and defensive specialist Kate Wolter, among others.
