OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's volleyball team had four players earn All-KCAC honors for their performances during the 2026 season.
Campbell Stark and
Bailee Nickel were named First Team All-KCAC,
Kira Cherry earned Second Team All-KCAC honors, and
Ciara Gray was selected to the All-KCAC Third Team.
Stark, a middle blocker from Osage City, Kan., earned First Team All-KCAC honors after putting together an impressive season for the Braves. She was a Second Team selection in 2025 and earned Third Team honors in 2024. Stark appeared in all 23 matches, playing in 87 sets. She finished with 206 kills and a team-best .321 attacking percentage. Stark was also a force defensively at the net, leading Ottawa with 120 total blocks, including 24 solo blocks and 96 block assists. She averaged 2.37 kills and 1.38 blocks per set.
Nickel, an outside hitter from San Diego, Calif., joined Stark on the All-KCAC First Team after leading Ottawa's offensive attack throughout the season. The outside hitter appeared in 23 matches and 85 sets, recording a team-high 267 kills and averaging 3.14 kills per set. Nickel finished with a .166 attacking percentage, 264 digs, 38 block assists, and 16 service aces. She was one of Ottawa's most consistent all-around performers, averaging 3.11 digs per set. Nickel was named KCAC Attacker of the Week once this past season.
Cherry, a right side hitter from Kansas City, Mo., was named Second Team All-KCAC after a strong season for the Braves. She played in all 23 matches and 86 sets, finishing with 164 kills and a .192 attacking percentage. Cherry also contributed defensively with 57 total blocks, including 56 block assists, and 64 digs. She averaged 1.91 kills per set and 0.66 blocks per set.
Gray, a freshman outside hitter from Overland Park, Kan., rounded out Ottawa's All-KCAC selections, earning Third Team honors. She appeared in 22 matches and 74 sets, recording 140 kills, 71 digs, 26 total blocks, and 16 service aces. Gray averaged 1.89 kills per set and finished the season with a .128 attacking percentage.
The four All-KCAC selections helped lead Ottawa to a 14-10 overall record and a 10-3 mark in KCAC play during the regular season to finish third in the conference.
