Four members of the Virginia State University volleyball team have been named to the Academic All-District Team by the College Sports Communicators. Seniors Helena Eubanks and sophomores Peyton Reese, Leila Jackson, and Adrianna Bacon earned the distinction, which recognizes academic and athletic excellence. 

To qualify for All-District, players must have competed in at least 90% of their team’s games or started in 60% of games while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5. 

Eubanks, a senior outside hitter, recorded 203 kills this season and reached her 1,000th career point. Off the court, she serves as president of the Virginia State Student-Athlete Advisory Council and vice president of the CIAA SAAC. 

Reese, a sophomore setter, tallied 493 assists this season and maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. She also is an active member of SAAC. 

Jackson, also a sophomore setter, contributed 229 assists this season. Off the court, she serves as SAAC’s social media coordinator. 

Bacon, a sophomore defensive specialist, ranked third on the team with 146 digs. She works with the YMCA as a Miracle League buddy, helping young children, and is part of the VSU Blue Athletic Team, which recognizes student-athletes with GPAs between 3.71 and 4.0. 

Bacon also is a finalist for Academic All-American honors. The CSC will announce Academic All-American teams, divided into first, second and third teams, on Jan. 14, 2025.