Livingstone Sweeps All Four CIAA Volleyball Weekly Awards
Four Blue Bears claimed every available honor after a perfect 3-0 week, with Hailey leading the charge with 45 kills.
Key points
- Livingstone College swept all four CIAA Volleyball Weekly Honors after an undefeated 3-0 week.
- Henriquez Hailey led the team with 45 kills, 18 digs, and seven service aces.
- The 47th CIAA Volleyball Championship will be held November 9-11, 2026, in Rocky Mount.
The white leather of the volleyball snaps against the polished hardwood, echoing in the Charlotte gymnasium as the stat sheets finalize. Livingstone College has not just played well; they have dominated the narrative. In a week marked by an undefeated 3-0 record, the Blue Bears did something rare in conference play. They took everything. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its Volleyball Weekly Honors, and all four awards landed on the same roster. It is a complete sweep, a testament to a team that refuses to leave a single point on the table.
A Weekend of Relentless Attack
Henriquez Hailey stood at the front line, her arms extended, ready to receive the next serve. She finished the weekend with 45 kills on 92 attempts, a hitting percentage of .348 that speaks to precision as much as power. Her rhythm was unbroken. Thirteen kills in the first match, nineteen in the second, and thirteen in the third. She never dipped below double digits. Alongside the spikes, she dug 18 balls and added seven service aces, proving that her impact stretched far beyond the kill count. She is the Rookie of the Week, and the stats are the receipt.
Defense and Direction
While Hailey struck from the top, Tialofa Alofipo built the wall below. She recorded 56 digs, averaging 4.31 per set, with a standout 30-dig performance in a single match. Her presence allowed the offense to breathe. Meanwhile, Masa Simovic orchestrated the flow from the setter position. Sixty-six assists across 13 sets, an average of 5.08 per set. She directed the traffic, keeping the Blue Bears in control throughout their undefeated stretch. The Setter of the Week honor reflects her steady hand on the wheel.
Balanced Offensive Threat
Oliwia Jaroszewicz rounded out the quartet, earning Offensive Player of the Week. She contributed 33 kills and 34 digs, a dual-threat performance that kept opponents guessing. Her ability to switch between attacking and defending added a layer of complexity to Livingstone's game. The CIAA Sports Information Director Association voted on these honors, recognizing a week where every position on the court was represented by a Blue Bear. The 47th CIAA Volleyball Championship looms in November, but for this week, the focus remains on this perfect, dominant sweep.
