CIAA Volleyball Sweep
Livingstone College sweeps all four CIAA weekly volleyball honors after a strong undefeated week.
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Livingstone’s award winners posted detailed weekly numbers: Hailey recorded 45 kills, 18 digs and seven aces; Alofipo had 56 digs, including a 30-dig match; Jaroszewicz totaled 33 kills and 34 digs; and Simovic produced 66 assists in 13 sets.
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The CIAA championship will be the 47th edition, with the top eight conference teams competing at the Rocky Mount Event Center for the 2026 title and an opportunity to be crowned CIAA champion.
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The CIF Southern Section rankings are generated by an official computer formula rather than by The562; the rankings will be used to assemble the high school playoff brackets after the regular season.
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Among the northwestern Pennsylvania results, Girard defeated Erie 3–2 after dropping the first set, 11–25, while Slippery Rock beat Mercer 3–2; Saegertown also defeated Lakeview 3–1, 25–16, 23–25, 25–17, 25–19.
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Goliad and Industrial were identified as Crossroads-area programs continuing strong seasons as they entered district play, with Goliad rising to No. 1 and Industrial holding No. 6 in the Texas Volleyball Insiders Class 3A rankings.
Livingstone College swept all four CIAA weekly volleyball honors on September 22 after posting a perfect 3–0 record during the week, according to CIAA. The Blue Bears dominated across every statistical category, with individual players earning recognition for outstanding offensive, defensive, and setting performances heading into the November championship.
In high school volleyball across the nation, regional rankings shifted as teams entered district play. Texas Volleyball Insiders moved Goliad to No. 1 in Class 3A, while California's CIF Southern Section released its first computer-generated rankings of the season for Long Beach-area teams competing in league matches.
Livingstone Dominates CIAA Awards Across Four Categories
Henriquez Hailey earned Rookie of the Week after recording 45 kills, 18 digs, and seven aces. The outside hitter hit .348 and posted double-digit kills in all three matches. Tialofa Alofipo claimed Defensive Player of the Week with 56 digs, including one 30-dig performance against Salem (WV), according to CIAA.
Oliwia Jaroszewicz won Offensive Player of the Week with 33 kills and 34 digs, providing two-way production throughout the undefeated stretch. Masa Simovic earned Setter of the Week honors with 66 assists across 13 sets, averaging 5.08 per set while adding 23 digs and 7 kills, according to CIAA.
CIAA Championship Set for Rocky Mount in November
The 47th CIAA Volleyball Championship will take place November 9–11 at the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The top eight conference teams will compete for the 2026 title and the chance to be crowned CIAA champion, according to CIAA. Livingstone's dominant weekly performance positions the Blue Bears as key contenders for a top seed in the tournament field.
Texas Goliad Rises to No. 1 as Rankings Reset Before Districts
Texas Volleyball Insiders elevated Goliad to No. 1 in Class 3A rankings as high school teams entered district play. Industrial remained at No. 6 in the same classification, continuing strong early-season performances in the Crossroads area. The rankings reflect team strength before the critical district-play stretch.
In northwestern Pennsylvania, several teams posted impressive victories on September 22. Girard defeated Erie 3–2 after dropping the first set 11–25, while Slippery Rock beat Mercer 3–2. Saegertown won 3–1 over Lakeview with set scores of 25–16, 23–25, 25–17, and 25–19. Harbor Creek, North East, Oil City, Seneca, Wilmington, Youngstown, and Portersville Christian all recorded straight-set wins.
CIF Southern Section Uses Computer Formula for Seeding
California's CIF Southern Section released its first computer-generated rankings of the season, with Long Beach-area teams entering league play. The rankings are generated by an official computer formula rather than subjective media voting. These standings will determine playoff bracket seeding after the regular season concludes, according to The562.
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