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Bend High Volleyball Finishes Undefeated Season

The Lava Bears secured their sixth consecutive conference title with a perfect 12-0 league record.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Volleyball

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Bend High School's volleyball team secured their sixth straight Intermountain Conference championship, finishing the season with a perfect 12-0 league record. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Bend High School finished its Intermountain Conference season with an undefeated 12-0 record after defeating Summit 3-0. This victory marks the team's sixth straight conference championship.

Why it matters

The team achieved this success while navigating significant logistical challenges, as the Bend High gym remains under construction. Players were forced to commute to a secondary venue to maintain their practice and home match schedule.

Bend High secured the No. 2 seed for the Class 5A state playoffs following their 12-0 conference run. Seniors regularly commuted 4 miles to Caldera High School to conduct practices due to the ongoing gym renovation.

The players

Bend High School

This local secondary institution serves as the home base for the volleyball team currently navigating facility construction.

Caldera High School

This neighboring institution served as the temporary practice and home venue for the Bend High volleyball team.

Summit

This regional school serves as the primary conference rival for the Bend High volleyball team.

The details

Despite the lack of a home court, the team maintained its dominance by shifting schedules to include morning and Sunday sessions at Caldera High School. This adaptive strategy supported their final 3-0 victory over Summit and a perfect run through conference competition.

Timeline

  1. Bend began its current streak of conference titles in 2021.

  2. The last time Bend went undefeated in conference play was 2022.

  3. Bend clinched the conference title against Summit on October 24, 2026.

  4. The Class 5A state playoffs begin on October 31, 2026.

  5. The Bend High gym is expected to open in 2028.

Season Trajectory

This undefeated run cements Bend High as a perennial powerhouse, mirroring the team's success in the 2022 undefeated conference season. As the No. 2 seed, the team now pivots toward the Class 5A state playoffs with momentum to challenge for the state title.

The team enters the bracket as the No. 2 seed, positioning them favorably for the upcoming state tournament. Fans and stakeholders can anticipate potential matchups at the state tournament level following the team's dominant 12-0 finish.

The takeaway

The team's ability to maintain high performance despite the lack of a home facility highlights the importance of adaptability in youth athletics. Students and staff continue to manage significant logistical demands while awaiting the completion of the new gym in 2028.

What happens next

The Class 5A state playoffs are scheduled to begin on October 31, 2026.

Further reading

For more local sports updates, visit the Volleyball section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bulletin.

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