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Valerie Solis of Arlington, a sophomore midfielder on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named to the 2021 Lone Star Conference Women's Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team. Solis helped lead the No. 12 Rambelles to the LSC Championship as they held their opponents scoreless and won multiple overtime games during the tournament. That included an overtime victory in the title game on April 13 as they defeated No. 1 Dallas Baptist, 1-0, to win the championship at DBU's home field. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Cassidy Hill of Forney, a sophomore defender on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named to the 2021 Lone Star Conference Women's Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team. Hill helped lead the ASU defense that did not give up a goal during the championship tournament, including a 1-0 overtime victory in the title game on April 13, as the No. 12 Rambelles defeated No. 1 Dallas Baptist to claim the LSC Tournament title at DBU's home field. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Keilei Garcia of Hemet, Calif., a catcher on the Angelo State University Rambelles softball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week for her performances during Week 9 of the spring softball season. As the Rambelles swept four games against Midwestern State and Texas Woman's University, Garcia posted a .700 batting average (7-10) with four home runs, 10 RBI and six runs scored. Her hits included a walk-off, two-run single that ended the final game against TWU. Through the Belles' 31 games this season, Garcia is batting .371 with six home runs and 29 RBI. See the story on the LSC website.

Maria Delgadillo of Mexico City, Mexico, a senior on the Angelo State University Rambelles tennis team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week for Week 8 of the spring tennis season. Delgadillo went 2-0 in singles and 2-0 in doubles as the Rambelles defeated St. Mary's University and Texas A&M-Kingsville over the April 2-4 weekend. She has now won four straight singles matches and holds a 9-3 doubles record as the No. 12 Rambelles remain undefeated in LSC play this spring. See the story on the LSC website.

Trpimir Siroki of Zagrab, Croatia, a junior on the Angelo State University Rams track and field team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Co-Men's Field Athlete of the Week for his performance during Week 4 of the outdoor track and field season. At ASU's annual David Noble Relays, Siroki took first place and hit an automatic qualifying mark in the decathlon with a score of 7,515 points. He currently leads the LSC and NCAA Division II in the decathlon. He also hit two provisional qualifying marks in the long jump (24-9, 7.56 meters) and the 110-meter hurdles (14.50). See the story on the LSC website.

Josh Elvir of Kemah, an All-American outfielder on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has been named the NCAA Division II South Central Region Hitter of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) for the week ending April 4. During the 11th-ranked Rams' three-game sweep of St. Edward's University, Elvir hit .636 with three home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored. Through ASU's 23 games, Elvir currently leads the Lone Star Conference in hits (39), batting average (.448), slugging percentage (.862), on-base percentage (.561) and runs scored (41). Elvir was also named the LSC Hitter of the Week.

Josh Elvir of Kemah, an All-American outfielder on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week for his performances during the week ending April 4. During the 11th-ranked Rams' three-game sweep of St. Edward's University, Elvir hit .636 with three home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored. Through ASU's 23 games, Elvir currently leads the LSC in hits (39), batting average (.448), slugging percentage (.862), on-base percentage (.561) and runs scored (41). This is the second time in the last three weeks that Elvir has won the LSC Hitter of the Week honor. See the story on the LSC website.

Baleigh Allen of Katy, a senior middle blocker on the Angelo State University Belles volleyball team, has been named to the Lone Star Conference's 2021 Athletic Performance All-Conference Team. The team recognizes student-athletes who excel in work ethic, dedication to process, attendance, communication, leadership and growth. This year, it includes 24 student-athletes representing five men's sports and five women's sports. Allen led the Belles in blocks (57) and was fourth in service aces to help lead ASU to its second straight LSC Championship. See the story on the LSC website.

Seven members of the Angelo State University Belles volleyball team have earned Lone Star Conference postseason awards for their performances during the 2021 spring season that saw the Belles win their second straight LSC Championship. Five Belles earned LSC All-Conference honors, including Kailyn Gilbreath of Fort Worth being named LSC Player of the Year. Also earning All-Conference honors are Sophia Berg of Georgetown, Lindsey Ledyard of Cedar Park, Chloe Patton of Gillette, and Grace White of Helotes. ASU's Elsa Lamphere of Aurora, Colo., was named to the All-Freshman Team. Additionally - Berg, Gilbreath, Patton and Morgan Preston of Vicksburg, Mich., earned LSC All-Academic Awards. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website here and here.

Kira Miller of Frisco, a junior on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for Week 6 of the spring soccer season. In the Belles' final regular-season game, Miller made six saves to record a shutout as ASU beat Texas A&M-International, 5-0. She has not allowed a goal this season. More details are available on the LSC website.

Deoux Deysel of Dwaalboom, South Africa, a thrower on the Angelo State University Rams track and field team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week for his performances during the week ending March 28. Competing in the javelin at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Deysel hit a NCAA Division II automatic qualifying mark with a throw of 242-2 (78.82 meters). In a field made up almost exclusively of Division I competitors, Deysel finished fifth overall. He currently leads the LSC and Division II in the javelin. See the story on the LSC website.

Kailyn Gilbreath of Fort Worth, a junior right side on the Angelo State University Belles volleyball team, has been named the Sports Imports/AVCA Division II Women's Player of the Week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for her performances during the week ending April 1. At the LSC Tournament, Gilbreath posted 14 kills, 14 assists and 11 digs in the Belles' win over Texas A&M-Kingsville, and then posted a match-high 23 kills and 10 digs in their victory over UT-Tyler in the championship game. She was also named the All-Tournament Team MVP after leading the Belles to their second straight LSC title. See the story on the AVCA website.

Trent Baker of Georgetown, a starting pitcher for the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has been named the South Central Region Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) for his performance during the week ending March 21. A junior right-hander, Baker pitched a five-hit shutout against Texas A&M-International to lead the Rams to a series-opening 10-0 victory that set the tone for the Rams' three-game sweep of the Dust Devils. Baker also recorded eight strikeouts in the game and held the Dust Devils to a .172 batting average. He is currently the LSC co-leader in wins (5) and is second in ERA (1.82). Baker was also named the Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week.

Andre Nunley of Euless, a redshirt-freshman guard on the Angelo State University Rams basketball team, has been named to the Lone Star Conference's 2021 Athletic Performance All-Conference Team. The team recognizes student-athletes who excel in work ethic, dedication to process, attendance, communication, leadership and growth. This year, it includes 24 student-athletes representing five men's sports and five women's sports. Nunley played in 16 of the Rams' 18 games this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.1 assists per game to help lead the Rams to their eighth straight trip to the LSC Tournament. See the story on the LSC website.

Decio Andrade of Camacha, Portugal, a member of the Angelo State University Rams track and field team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week for Week No. 2 of the outdoor track and field season. Competing at the Wes Kittley Invitational meet, Andrade hit an automatic qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II Outdoor National meet in the hammer throw. His best throw of the day was 69.11 meters (226'-9"), and he is currently leading the conference and the nation in the hammer throw for Division II. See the story on the LSC website.

Trent Baker of Georgetown, a starting pitcher for the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week for his performance during the week ending March 21. A junior right-hander, Baker pitched a five-hit shutout against Texas A&M-International to lead the Rams to a series-opening 10-0 victory that set the tone for the Rams' three-game sweep of the Dust Devils. Baker also recorded eight strikeouts in the game and held the Dust Devils to a .172 batting average. He is currently the LSC co-leader in wins (5) and is second in ERA (1.82). ASU's Josh Elvir of Kemah was also named LSC Hitter of the Week. See more details on the LSC website.

Josh Elvir of Kemah, an All-American outfielder on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week for his performances during the week ending March 21. In helping lead the Rams to a three-game sweep of Texas A&M-International, Elvir batted .714 (10-for-14) with eight RBI and eight runs scored. That included going a perfect 6-for-6 at the plate with a grand slam home run in the final game of the series. He currently leads the LSC in batting average (.492), slugging percentage (.885), on-base percentage (.612) and runs scored (33). ASU's Trent Baker of Georgetown was also named LSC Pitcher of the Week. See more details on the LSC website.

Madison Fernandez of San Antonio, an infielder on the Angelo State University Rambelles softball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week for her performances during the week ending March 14. A freshman nursing major, Fernandez helped lead the No. 24 Rambelles to a 3-1 record for the week, including a double-header sweep of Eastern New Mexico and a split with No. 19 West Texas A&M. Overall, the Rambelles' first baseman hit .636 (7-11) for the week with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI and six runs scored. See the story at angelosports.com.

Virginie Becht of Vero Beach, Fla., a member of the Angelo State University Rambelles tennis team, has been named Lone Star Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week for Week 4 of the spring 2021 season. A senior communication major, Becht won both of her singles matches to help lead the Rambelles to team victories over Southwest Baptist University and Southeastern Oklahoma State. She has now won four straight singles matches for the No. 13 Rambelles. More details are available on the LSC website.

Decio Andrade of the Angelo State University Rams track and field team has been named National Men's Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTCCCA) for his performance during the week ending March 7. A sophomore from Camacha, Portugal, Andrade launched the hammer 68.51 meters (224-9) on his second attempt of the competition to win the Trinity Invitational in San Antonio. His throw established him as the NCAA Division II leader in the event by more than 38 feet. This marks the second time Andrade has been named the USTCCCA National Athlete of the Week. He was also the 2019 national champion in the hammer throw. See the full story on the USTCCCA website.

Daisy Osakue of the Angelo State University Rambelles track and field team has been named the National Women's Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for her performances during the week ending March 7. A graduate student from Turin, Italy, Osakue took first place in the discus with a throw of 61.19 meters (200-9) at the Trinity Invitational in San Antonio. She is the NCAA Division II leader in the event by a little over two feet. She also placed third in the hammer throw at the Trinity Invitational. This marks the fourth time in her career that Osakue has been named the USTCCCA National Athlete of the Week. She is a two-time national champion in the discus and also won the event at the 2019 World University Games. See the full story on the USTCCCA website.

Cassidey Hill of Forney, a defender on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her performances during Week 2 of the spring soccer season. A sophomore marketing major, Hill played a key role in the Belles holding Lubbock Christian to just one goal over two games as ASU swept the Lady Chaps, 3-1 and 1-0. The Belles are now 3-0 and have only ceded one goal so far this season. More details are available on the LSC website.

Angelo State University volleyball players Lindsey Ledyard of Cedar Park and Chloe Patton of Gillett have earned Lone Star Conference Player of the Week honors for their performances during Week 5 of the spring 2021 season. Ledyard was named LSC Setter of the Week for the second time in three weeks, and Patton was named LSC Defensive Player of the Week. The pair helped lead the ASU Belles to a 5-0 record for the week as they swept matches against Texas A&M-International, Western New Mexico and Midwestern State in the ASU Invitational Tournament and then won back-to-back matches over Lubbock Christian. More details are available on the LSC website.

Two members of the Angelo State University Rams basketball team have earned Lone Star Conference postseason accolades for their performances during the 2020-21 season. Paul Williams, a senior guard from Southaven, Miss., was named to the All-LSC second team. Junior guard Devaughn Thomas of New Orleans, La., earned All-LSC honorable mention. Williams led the Rams in scoring (13.9 points per game), assists (69), steals (19) and free-throw percentage (.878). Thomas led the team in field-goal percentage (.573) and three-point shooting percentage (.351), and he was also second in rebounding (4.6 per game) and third in scoring (9.1 ppg). The pair helped the Rams qualify for the LSC Postseason Tournament for the eighth straight season.

Benjamin Elder of Chico, Calif., a starting pitcher on the Angelo State University Rams baseball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week for his performance during the week ending Feb. 28. Against St. Mary's University on Feb. 27, the lefty Elder threw his second straight complete-game shutout as the Rams blanked the Rattlers 8-0. He scattered seven hits, four strikeouts and two walks over nine innings and held the high-powered St. Mary's offense to a .218 batting average. Elder has now tossed a school-record 22 straight innings without giving up a run, and he leads the LSC with a 0.40 ERA.

Two members of the Angelo State University Belles basketball team have earned Lone Star Conference postseason awards for their performances during the 2020-21 season. Sawyer Lloyd, a sophomore guard from Wall, was named to the All-LSC second team. Freshman forward Madeline Stephens of Lubbock was named to the LSC All-Freshman Team. Lloyd led the Belles in scoring (14.2 points per game), assists (64), steals (38), three-point shooting percentage (.373) and free-throw percentage (.778). Stephens led the Belles in rebounding (8.9 per game) and field-goal percentage (.440). She was also second in scoring (12.8 ppg) and tied for third in assists (23) and steals (12).

Nearly 250 Angelo State University student-athletes and athletic training students have been named to the ASU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Athletic Director's Honor Roll, a student-athlete or athletic training student must post a 3.0 grade point average for a particular semester, or have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0. See the complete list of fall 2020 honorees at angelosports.com.

Casey Crawford of Wimberley, a member of the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named Lone Star Conference Goaltender of the Week for the opening week of the 2021 season. A freshman kinesiology major, Crawford posted a shutout in her first college game as ASU beat St. Edward's University, 1-0, on Feb. 24 in Austin. She followed that up with another strong performance in the Rambelles' home opener on Feb. 27, giving up just one goal in a 3-1 victory over Lubbock Christian University. More details are available on the LSC website.

Ena Ovcina of Tidaholm, Sweden, a member of the Angelo State University Rambelles tennis team, has been named Lone Star Conference Women's Player of the Week for her performances during the week ending Feb. 21. A senior majoring in management, Ovcina went a combined 5-0 in singles and doubles matches, 2-0 in singles and 3-0 in doubles, without dropping a single set against opponents from Ouachita Baptist University, Harding University and Southern Arkansas University. Her wins helped lead the No. 13 Rambelles to a 2-1 record for the week. More details are available on the LSC website.

Twenty-one members of the Angelo State University Rams and Rambelles indoor track and field teams have earned All-Lone Star Conference honors for their performances at the 2021 LSC Indoor Track and Field Championships held Feb. 20-21 in Lubbock. The Belles placed second overall while the Rams finished fourth. Four ASU student-athletes also claimed individual conference titles in their respective events. A complete list of ASU's All-LSC honorees is available at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.