University of Sioux Falls Athletics

Career
Made an immediate impact in 30 matches across 109 sets, totaling 230 kills while hitting .408. Added 98 total blocks, including 21 solo stops, while averaging 2.11 kills per set in her first season with the Cougars. Earned First-Team NSIC All-Conference honors and was a two-time Dave & Buster’s USF Athlete of the Week selection.

2025 (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in all 30 matches, totaling 109 sets for the Cougars. Recorded 230 kills while hitting an efficient .408, averaging 2.11 kills per set. Added 98 total blocks, including 21 solo blocks and 77 block assists, while contributing 21 digs and five assists. Posted 10 double-digit kill performances, highlighted by a season-high 14 kills and 17 points in a win over No. 14 Minnesota Duluth. Also totaled a season-best eight blocks against Montevallo while earning First-Team NSIC All-Conference honors and two Dave & Buster’s USF Athlete of the Week awards.

2024 (Redshirt)
Ella redshirted her freshman season with USF Volleyball.

High School
In high school, Ella competed in both volleyball and track & field. She was named a 2023 AAU All-American and earned two Big Dog All-Star selections as well as two Border Battle All-Star honors. Ella was a two-time All-Conference selection and earned a spot on the Duluth News Tribune All-Area Team. She was recognized by Duluth Fox21 Northern Star and served as team captain. Over her prep career, she recorded 848 kills with a .312 attacking percentage and 133 blocks. She also played club volleyball for Northern Revival.

Personal
Ella is the daughter of Kirsten and Damon Walker and has two siblings, Peyton and Hadley.