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Livingstone College Mourns Loss of Volleyball Player Kendall Cook at 19

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Livingstone College Mourns Loss of Volleyball Player Kendall Cook at 19
Posted By: Will Moss on May 24, 2026


Livingstone College and the broader HBCU athletic community are grieving the loss of 19-year-old volleyball player Kendall Cook, whose passing has left teammates, coaches, and supporters heartbroken.

The young athlete's death has sent shockwaves through the volleyball program at the Salisbury, North Carolina-based institution, where Cook was a member of the Blue Bears volleyball team.

In Memoriam: The Livingstone College community is mourning the unexpected loss of volleyball player Kendall Cook, who passed away at just 19 years old, leaving behind teammates and a volleyball family devastated by her death.

Cook's passing represents a profound loss not only for Livingstone College but for the entire HBCU volleyball community. The circumstances surrounding her death have left those who knew her struggling to process the tragedy.

As a member of the Blue Bears volleyball program, Cook was part of Livingstone College's athletic tradition.



The institution, founded in 1879, is a private historically black college affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

The loss of such a young athlete highlights the tight-knit nature of HBCU athletic programs, where student-athletes often form deep bonds with their teammates and coaches. The volleyball community at Livingstone and beyond is now rallying to support one another through this difficult time.

News of Cook's passing has resonated throughout the HBCU sports landscape, where student-athletes are celebrated not just for their athletic achievements but as integral members of their campus communities. The 19-year-old's death serves as a stark reminder of life's fragility and the importance of supporting student-athletes both on and off the court.

The volleyball program at Livingstone College, along with the broader campus community, continues to process this loss as they remember Cook's time with the Blue Bears. Details about memorial services and tributes have not been publicly announced at this time.

As the Livingstone College family grieves, the loss of Kendall Cook underscores the deep connections forged within HBCU athletic programs and the lasting impact student-athletes have on their institutions and teammates.

Originally reported by Google News HBCU.


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