Region V has 3 earn All-America honors

Three Region V volleyball players were named to the 2022-23 NJCAA Division I All-America teams recently.

Named to the first-team All-America squad were New Mexico Junior College's Iva Popovic and New Mexico Military Institute libero Mio Yamamoto.

A 5-11 sophomore outside hitter from Belgrade, Serbia, Popovic starred for the Lady Thunderbirds this season. The WJCAC MVP, Popovic recorded 497 kills (the third-most in the NJCAA) and 355 digs in the regular season. She finished with 554 points (fifth most in the NJCAA).

A 5-5 sophomore from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, Yamamoto finished the year 904 digs and 48 service aces this season en route to claiming all-conference honors.

Vernon College's Danika Washington was selected to the Division I All-America second-team roster.

A 6-foot sophomore middle blocker from Benbrook, Texas, Washington was one of the major stars in the NTJCAC this season. She finished the season with 281 kills.

To view the entire NJCAA Division I All-America teams click here.