CHARLOTTE, NC - The Vikings' dynamic freshman duo was honored for a terrific season of work when they were both named to the 2026 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) All-Rookie Team, Sunday evening. ECSU freshman outside hitter Jazzmyn Davis and libero Valeria Miranda both announced after earning spots on the 2026 CIAA All-Rookie Team.  

Davis earned her spot on the team as one of the top offensive players on the Vikings' team. During the regular season, she compiled 248 kills, the second-most on the team. She also added seven assists. Defensively, she turned in 23 total blocks (eight solo) along with 43 digs. Her best match of the season came against Bowie State when the recorded a career-high 16 kills. 

Joining her on the CIAA All-Rookie Team was fellow freshman libero Valeria Miranda. While Davis did the bulk of her work on the offensive end of things, Miranda led the Vikings' defensive efforts. She finished the season with a team-high 542 digs. Not only did she lead the 2026 Vikings, she set the school record for digs in a season. 

The Vikings' dynamic duo will take the court, Monday morning, when the team opens the 2026 CIAA Volleyball Championship Tournament. The team will head into the tournament as the fourth-seeded team and will take on the fifth-seeded Winston-Salem State Rams. For more information on Vikings volleyball, contact the Elizabeth City State University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (252) 335-3278 or log on to www.ECSUVikings.com.