CHICAGO — Region 4 has announced its 2025 NJCAA Women’s Volleyball All-Region Team, recognizing outstanding individual performances following a highly competitive Division I season.

Olive-Harvey College earned the Region 4 Championship, while Malcolm X College finished as runner-up, as the two programs set the standard for excellence throughout conference play and the postseason.

Major Awards

Region 4 Player of the Year
Ameria Leonard, Olive-Harvey College
Leonard received the most All-Region votes, earning Region 4 Player of the Year honors and an All-American nomination. She was a dominant presence throughout the season and a key factor in Olive-Harvey’s championship run.

Region 4 Coach of the Year
Rakecia Jenkins, Olive-Harvey College
Jenkins guided the Panthers to the Region 4 title, leading one of the most complete and consistent teams in the conference. Her leadership helped Olive-Harvey excel in both regular-season and postseason play.

2025 Women’s Volleyball All-Region Team

First Team Selections

Olive-Harvey College

• Ameria Leonard — Region 4 Player of the Year; All-American Nominee

• Rayon Thigpen

Wilbur Wright College

• Chloe Garcia

• Angela Herrera

Kennedy-King College

• Madison Gray

Malcolm X College

• Cashay Page

Championship Impact

Olive-Harvey College’s championship season was highlighted by strong play at the net, consistent ball control, and leadership across the lineup. Leonard and Thigpen anchored the Panthers’ attack, while the team’s depth and discipline proved decisive throughout the Region 4 tournament.

Malcolm X College’s runner-up finish was fueled by strong all-around play, with Cashay Page earning All-Region recognition after serving as a key contributor during the Hawks’ postseason run.

Wilbur Wright College placed two athletes on the All-Region team, reflecting the program’s continued competitiveness, while Kennedy-King College’s presence on the First Team highlighted its impact in conference play.