Livingstone College led the CIAA’s 2026 volleyball postseason awards, taking three of five major honors: Offensive Player of the Year for Oliwia Jaroszewicz, Rookie of the Year for Hailey Henriquez and Coach of the Year for Ericka Charleston. Virginia State’s Kellee Craig won Defensive Player of the Year, while Bowie State’s Gabrielle Hale was named Setter of the Year. All-Conference and All-Rookie selections recognized players across the conference ahead of the championship.

By the Numbers
  • Livingstone won 3 of the 5 major individual awards.
  • The CIAA named 12 players to the First Team and 12 to the Second Team.
  • Six first-year players earned All-Rookie recognition.
Yes, But

Livingstone dominated the headline awards, but the other two major honors went to Virginia State and Bowie State, reflecting contributions from across the conference.

What's Next

The honors arrive ahead of the 2026 CIAA Volleyball Championship, where Livingstone enters among the conference’s top three teams.

Bottom Line

Livingstone’s award haul signals a strong season, but the conference honors show that several programs will bring standout talent into postseason play.