The Blinn College volleyball team just capped off its second consecutive national championship and now three players from that team have been named National Junior College Athletic Association All-Americans.

Rebecca Reeve was named to the NJCAA All-America first team while Trinity Alualu and Jordyn Keamo were both named to the second team.

"I am very proud of all of them for this honor," said head volleyball coach Erin Mellinger. "Having two sophomores and a freshman named All-Americans is great."

Reeve was Region XIV Conference and national tournament most valuable player, so it was only fitting that she was named to the NJCAA all-American first team.

"Bec performed extremely well at nationals and helped the team immensely," Mellinger said.

Reeve hit .293 percentage while tallying 375 kills in 41 matches.

"I was surprised and shocked and it was just a lot of emotions when I found out," Reeve said. "Honestly, I wasn't looking for individual goals but team goals and playing my best for the team."

Alualu posted a .266 hitting percentage with 315 kills in 38 matches with 51 aces. Blinn's sophomore class combined for two national championships and a 79-4 record in their two years at Blinn College.

"Throughout the summer I was just working hard so I could do my best," Alualu said.

Keamo earned 1,015 assists in 41 matches, and said that she was shocked and pleased to be named an All-American.

"Jordyn completely ran the offense and carried that load," Mellinger said. "She made great decisions out there."

The volleyball team will be honored for its national championship season before the men's basketball game Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 30 NJCAA national championships since 1987. For more information, visit www.buccaneersports.com.

About Blinn College

Founded in 1883, Blinn is a comprehensive community college committed to educational excellence and to individual and community enhancement. With an enrollment of 19,317 students, Blinn ranks among the nation's leaders in transferring students to leading four-year universities and has received national recognition for affordable educational excellence.

As part of its commitment to student success, Blinn is implementing a Quality Enhancement Plan titled "Destination Success: First-Year Focus," which utilizes learning communities to support first-year college students.

For enrollment information and to learn about financial aid opportunities, visit: www.blinn.edu.