MESA, Ariz. – December 4, 2025 – Mesa Community College (MCC) Women’s Volleyball was honored with the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Volleyball National Championships Sportsmanship Award, recognizing MCC’s integrity, professionalism and representation of the college throughout the national tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The award is presented to the team that best embodies respect for opponents, officials, event staff and the championship environment. MCC stood out across all five matches, displaying competitive excellence while upholding the standards of the NJCAA and the spirit of collegiate athletics.

“We had such a strong group of sophomores who welcomed our freshmen from day one. And those freshmen didn’t just fit in—they rose to the moment and matched the energy and intensity our program prides itself on. They were a blast to coach and even more fun to be around every single day,” said MCC Head Coach Jordan Herrington. “Their connection and character are exactly why we earned the sportsmanship award this season.”

MCC finished 6th nationally after entering as the No. 9 seed, earning victories over No. 18 Davidson-Davie Community College (N.C.), No. 10 St. Johns River State College (Fla.), and No. 3 Parkland College (Ill.), while also posting the program's highest win total under Head Coach Jordan Herrington.

Visit mesacc.edu/athletics for additional information about MCC Athletics.

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Media Contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892

Mesa Community College (MCC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2025, is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

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