Angelo State University

Madi Parrish of Saginaw, an outside hitter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named to the 2025 NCAA Division II All-America first team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). A junior finance major, Parrish helped lead the Belles to Lone Star Conference regular-season and LSC Tournament titles and was MVP of the LSC Tournament. She was also named the consensus South Central Region Player of the Year, LSC Player of the Year and LSC Offensive Player of the Year. She previously earned AVCA All-America second-team honors in 2024. Additionally, Parrish has been named to the NCAA D-II All-America third team by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). During the 2025 season, Parrish surpassed both 1,000 career kills and 100 career service aces. She is one of only six ASU players to pass both of those marks, and she ranks in the Top 10 all-time in both categories. With Parrish leading the way, the Belles advanced to the NCAA D-II Sweet 16 for the second straight season. See more details at angelosports.com.

Two seniors on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team have earned All-South Central Region honors from the United Soccer Coaches (USC) organization for their performances during the 2025 season. Goalkeeper Melyna Martinez of San Antonio and defender Harper Saxon of Bluff Dale were both named to the all-region third team. Martinez, a management major, started all 19 matches for ASU this season and led the Lone Star Conference with 10 shutouts, allowing only 13 total goals. She was previously named the LSC Goalkeeper of the Year and to the All-LSC first team, and she also earned all-region honors from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). Saxon, an exercise science major, anchored the ASU defense that gave up an average of just 0.74 goals per game. She was previously named to the All-LSC second team and LSC All-Academic Team. The Rambelles finished the season at 9-5-5 overall and 8-3-3 in the LSC. See more details at angelosports.com.

William Opare of Accra, Ghana, a sprinter on the Angelo State University Rams track and field team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for Week 1 of the indoor season following his performances at the Crimson and Gold Invitational on Dec. 6 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Making his ASU debut, Opare posted a meet record in the 400 meters with his time of 47.07 seconds, which is also the fastest time in all of NCAA Division II this year and the second-fastest in all of the NCAA. The marketing major was also part of the Rams' 4x400-meter relay team that posted a meet record of 3:07.92. It's the fastest time in NCAA D-II this season and the third-fastest D-II time ever. Opare and the ASU track and field teams will resume their indoor season Jan. 16-17 at the Corky Classic hosted by Texas Tech University in Lubbock. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Four student-athletes on the Angelo State University track and field teams have been named Lone Star Conference Athletes to Watch heading into the 2026 indoor track and field season. For the Rams, senior sprinter Rami Balti of Tunisia and freshman jumper Brigs Jones of San Angelo were named LSC Men's Indoor Track and Field Athletes to Watch. Balti, who is pursuing his master's degree in coaching, sport, recreation and fitness administration, is a returning indoor All-American in the 400 meters and 4x400 relay. Brigs, a management major, is entering his first season with the Rams. For the Rambelles, senior multi-event athlete Kylie Frush of Glen Rose and junior thrower Kamryn Williams of Wall were named LSC Women's Indoor Track and Field Athletes to Watch. Frush, an exercise science major, is a returning all-region selectee in the pentathlon. Williams, also an exercise science major, is a returning All-LSC selectee in the throws. The indoor track and field season will get underway in earnest Jan. 16-17 when the Rams and Rambelles compete at the Corky Classic in Lubbock. More details are available on the LSC website.

Madi Parrish of Saginaw, a junior outside hitter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named the South Central Region Player of the Year by both the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). These are also just the latest accolades for Parrish following a stellar regular season. She was previously named Lone Star Conference Player of the Year, LSC Offensive Player of the Year, LSC Tournament MVP and to the All-LSC first team. The finance major ranked among the LSC leaders in kills, aces and points per set, while also ranking second on her team with 286 digs. She also surpassed both 1,000 kills and 100 service aces for her ASU career. With Parrish leading the way, the Rambelles won both LSC regular season and LSC Tournament titles. They are the No. 3 seed in the South Central Regional and open NCAA Tournament play Thursday against Lubbock Christian in Denver. See more detail at angelosports.com.

Melyna Martinez of San Antonio, the goalkeeper for the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named to the NCAA Division II All-South Central Region second team by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). The D2CCA All-Region Teams are nominated and selected by the region's sports information directors. The process concludes with All-American selections that will be announced later this month. Martinez, a senior management major, was also named the Lone Star Conference Goalkeeper of the Year after posting a conference-high 10 shutouts. Over ASU's 19 games, she recorded 59 saves and conceded only 13 goals for a 0.70 goals-against average. With Martinez anchoring the defense, the Rambelles went 9-5-5 overall and 8-3-3 in the LSC. See more details at angelosports.com.

Sixteen players on the Angelo State University Rams football team have garnered 18 All-Lone Star Conference accolades for their performances during the 2025 regular season. Leading the way for the Rams is junior safety Xavier Walton of San Antonio, who was named LSC Defensive Back of the Year and to the All-LSC first team. He led the LSC with six interceptions and was second with nine pass break-ups while also recording 68 tackles, which was second on the team. Joining Walton on the All-LSC first team are sophomore running back Cameron Dischler of Orangefield and grad student linebacker Owen Seaver of Lampasas. Dischler led the Rams with 449 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. Seaver posted 51 tackles and was among the LSC leaders with 7.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss. Three Rams made the All-LSC second team: senior center Dalton Perry of Poth, senior cornerback Demetrias Charles of Channelview, and senior safety Marquis Brown of Hillsboro, Oregon. Ten of their Rams teammates earned LSC honorable mention, including: Viliami Salakielu of Houston - Offensive Guard Isaiah Mworia of Pflugerville - Offensive Tackle Zaleik "Zeek" Freeman of Grand Prairie - Wide Receiver Hunter Wallis of Cypress - Wide Receiver, LSC All-Academic Team Donny Bishop of Midland - Athletic Player Zach Burton of San Diego, Calif. - Defensive End Nathan Morcom of North Richland Hills - Inside Linebacker Alex Bouloubasis of New Branfels - Inside Linebacker Eugene Liger of Cypress - Cornerback Stefaan Forbes of Tulsa, Okla. - Punter The Rams finished the season at 6-5 overall and 4-5 in the LSC. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Six players on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team have garnered nine All-Lone Star Conference accolades for their performances during the 2025 regular season, which ended with the Belles as LSC co-champions and hosts for the LSC Tournament. Leading the way for ASU is junior outside hitter Madi Parrish of Saginaw, who was named LSC Player of the Year, LSC Offensive Player of the Year, and to the All-LSC first team and LSC All-Academic Team. The finance major averaged 3.63 kills and 4.22 points per set while also posting 258 digs, 38 service aces and 35 blocks. She is also just the sixth player in team history to eclipse both 1,000 kills and 100 service aces in her ASU career. Joining Parrish on the All-LSC first team is sophomore right side Demi Carter of Bridge City. Despite missing the first 17 matches of the season, the 2024 AVCA National Freshman of the Year returned with a vengeance and helped lead the Belles to a 10-1 record in the matches she played. Two Belles were named to the All-LSC second team - senior libero Ireland Ferguson of Venice, Fla., and sophomore outside hitter Julia Hopkins of Austin. Senior middle blocker Cate Boldrick of Austin earned All-LSC honorable mention, and freshman outside hitter Raelee Allen of San Antonio was named to the LSC All-Freshman Team. The Rambelles are hosting the 8-team LSC Tournament Nov. 20-22 in ASU's Junell Center/Stephens Arena. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website here and here.

Angelo State University Rambelles soccer players Graycen Rasmussen and Harper Saxon have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for the 2025 season. The CSC Academic All-District Team recognizes student-athletes for their combined performance on the field and in the classroom. To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or an important reserve with at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Rasmussen, a senior forward, is a health science professions major from Burleson. She was an important part of the Rambelles' offense, scoring four goals, including three game winners. She was also named to the All-Lone Star Conference third team. Saxon, a senior defender, is an exercise science major from Bluff Dale. She helped lead the Rambelles' back line that posted 10 shutouts and allowed only 14 goals scored in 19 games. She was also named to the All-LSC second team. The Belles finished the season 9-5-5 overall and 8-3-3 in the LSC. See more details at angelosports.com.

Ja'Queze Kirby of Hazlehurst, Ga., a senior forward on the Angelo State University Rams basketball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week for Week 3 of the season ending Nov. 16. As the Rams opened their 2025-26 home schedule with victories over Western Colorado and Adams State, Kirby averaged 10 rebounds, three steals and two blocks per game to lead the defensive efforts. Against Western Colorado, he posted eight points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Then against Adams State, he recorded nine points, a season-high 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Now 5-1 on the young season, the Rams continue their non-conference schedule on Thursday against Sul Ross State in Alpine. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Seven players on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team have earned a total of nine All-Lone Star Conference accolades for the 2025 season. Senior goalkeeper Melyna Martinez of San Antonio leads the ASU honors as she was named LSC Goalkeeper of the Year and to the All-LSC first team. She led the LSC with 10 shutouts and was third in both save percentage (.827) and goals against average (.655). Junior defender Christina Clark of Trophy Club, senior defender Harper Saxon of Bluff Dale, and junior forward Sanai Stewart of Cibolo made the All-LSC second team for the Rambelles. Clark and Saxon led the ASU defense that recorded 10 shutouts and allowed only 14 goals. Stewart led the team with seven goals scored. Saxon was also named to the LSC All-Academic Team. Junior midfielder Portia "Lexi" Gonzales of Grand Prairie, senior midfielder Abby James of Lubbock, and senior forward Graycen Rasmussen of Burleson were named to the All-LSC third team. Gonzales had three goals, including two game winners. James scored two goals and led the team with seven assists. Rasmussen scored four goals, including three game winners. The Belles finished the season 9-5-5 overall and 8-3-3 in the LSC while advancing to the LSC Tournament quarterfinals. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Angelo State University Rams basketball players Jaqai Murray and Zyon Little swept the Lone Star Conference Player of the Week honors for the week ending Nov. 9 as ASU tipped off its season by going a perfect 3-0 at the D2CCA Tip-Off Classic in Billings, Montana. Murray, a senior forward from Brooklyn, N.Y., averaged 14.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game on his way to being named LSC Offensive Player of the Week. The education major also shot 60% from the field as the Rams defeated Nebraska-Kearney, New Mexico Highlands and No. 10 Colorado School of Mines. Little, a junior forward from Dickinson, was the Rams' leading rebounder as he averaged seven boards per game to claim LSC Defensive Player of the Week honors. The management major also averaged 8.3 points per game. The Rams will open their home schedule with games against Western Colorado and Adams State Nov. 14-15 at ASU's Junell Center/Stephens Arena. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Madi Parrish of Saginaw, a junior outside hitter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week for Week 10 of the season ending Nov. 9. It is her second such weekly award this season. As the Belles completed road sweeps over Midwestern State and Lubbock Christian, Parrish totaled 33 kills over the two matches, averaging 5.05 kills per set on a .448 attack percentage. The finance major also contributed 27 digs, three service aces and two blocks to help ASU extend its winning streak to six matches. Parrish and the Belles are now 19-7 overall and 13-2 in LSC play. They close out their regular season with home matches Nov. 14-15 against Texas A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&M International. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Gabi Ashcraft of Rockwall, a sophomore setter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Setter of the Week for Week 9 of the season ending Nov. 2. As the Rambelles went 3-0 for the week, Ashcraft averaged 8.20 assists per set, including a season-high 31 assists in the victory over No. 14 West Texas A&M. The elementary education major totaled 82 assists over the three matches, along with 25 digs. The Rambelles are currently riding a four-game winning streak, and Ashcraft has averaged 7.40 assists per set over that span as the Belles have hit .296 as a team. Now 11-2 in LSC play, the Belles will hit the road this weekend for matches at Midwestern State and LSC-leading Lubbock Christian. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Madi Parrish of Saginaw, an outside hitter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, eclipsed the 1,000-kills mark for her career during ASU's victory over Western New Mexico on Oct. 28. Entering the match 11 kills shy of 1,000, Parrish notched 16 kills as the Rambelles swept WNMU on the road. She is just the 16th ASU player to record 1,000 kills and the first since Brianna Sotello in 2016. The junior finance major leads the Rambelles with 259 kills in 22 matches and is sixth in the Lone Star Conference averaging 3.36 kills per set. She has also chipped in 190 digs, 22 blocks and a team-high 27 service aces. Now sitting at 15-7 overall and 9-2 in the LSC, the Rambelles are back in action this weekend with home matches against Eastern New Mexico and No. 14 West Texas A&M. See more details at angelosports.com.

Melyna Martinez of San Antonio, the starting goalkeeper for the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for Week 8 of the season ending Oct. 26. It is her third LSC weekly award this season. As the Rambelles went 2-0 for the week, Martinez recorded two more shutouts to run her season total to nine, the most in the LSC. She also has seven shutouts in the last eight games as she helped lead the Rambelles to a road win over Eastern New Mexico, 1-0, and a home win over UT Permian Basin, 2-0. The senior management major has recorded 49 saves and given up just nine goals in ASU's 15 games this season, and she has not allowed a goal in her last 180 minutes of action. Martinez and the Rambelles are back in action on Wednesday when they host their final regular-season home game against UT Dallas. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Keniah Williams of Georgetown, a senior center on the Angelo State University Rambelles basketball team, has been named a Lone Star Conference Women's Basketball Player to Watch heading into the 2025-26 season. An interdisciplinary studies major, Williams was an All-LSC second-team selection last season and was also named to the LSC All-Defensive Team. She averaged 12.5 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in 2024-25 and led the LSC in blocked shots with 77 while shooting 53.5% from the field, which was fifth in the LSC. Williams and the Rambelles have been picked to finish sixth in the LSC Preseason Poll. They begin their season with two games at the South Central Region Crossover Nov. 14-15 in Colorado. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Alan Dobbins of Del Rio, a redshirt freshman wide receiver on the Angelo State University Rams football team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 7 of the season ending Oct. 19. With the Rams riding a two-game losing streak, Dobbins helped spark them to a Homecoming victory over Midwestern State when he returned an onside kick attempt 45 yards for a touchdown. His return came in the fourth quarter after MSU had scored 14 straight points and helped the Rams pull away for the win, 48-28. The finance major is just the fourth player in the LSC to return a kickoff for a touchdown this season. Dobbins and the No. 19 Rams return to action Saturday, Oct. 25, on the road at Sul Ross State in Alpine. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Melyna Martinez of San Antonio, the goalkeeper for the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for Week 5 of the season ending Oct. 5. It is her second LSC weekly honor already this season. As the Belles won a road match over Sul Ross State and a home match over West Texas A&M, Martinez posted back-to-back shutouts to help lead ASU to 2-0 victories in both matches. The senior management major had three saves against Sul Ross State and four saves against West Texas A&M, and it has been 260 minutes of game time since she last allowed a goal. Martinez has now recorded three straight shutouts, all 2-0 Belles wins, has allowed only seven goals in 10 matches, and has a conference-high five shutouts. The Belles are back in action on Saturday with a home match against St. Mary's University. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Christine Huse, a freshman on the Angelo State University Rambelles golf team, set a new program record for a single round by shooting a 66 (-5) in round two of the West Texas Fall Invitational on Sept. 29 on the La Paloma Golf Course at the Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo. The economics major trimmed seven strokes off her first-round score of 73 to set the new team record, which is one stroke better than the previous record held by Kamryn Cummings, who shot a 67 twice during the 2017 season. Huse finished the tournament with a 77 in the third round to bring her 54-hole total to 216, which is tied for the second best 54-hole score in team history. As a team, the Rambelles shot an 888, which also set a team record for total 54-hole score, as they finished seventh in the 15-team field. Huse finished 10th overall. The Rambelles are back in action Oct. 13-14 at the West Regional Preview in Pueblo, Colorado. See more details at angelosports.com - here and here.

Jordan Crawford of Simsboro, La., a senior guard on the Angelo State University Rams basketball team, has been named a Lone Star Conference Men's Basketball Player to Watch heading into the 2025-26 season. A transfer from Division I Louisiana Tech University, Crawford is a sociology major entering his first season with the Rams. He previously made the Conference USA All-Freshman Team. The Rams have been picked to finish sixth in the LSC Preseason Poll. They begin their season with three games at the D2CCA Tip-Off Classic in Billings, Mont., Nov. 7-9. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Ireland Ferguson of Venice, Florida, a senior libero on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week for Week 4 of the season ending Sept. 28. As the Belles went 2-0 at home to open LSC play, Ferguson anchored the defense that held St. Mary's and St. Edward's to a combined .052 attack percentage as ASU dropped just one set over the two matches. The marketing major recorded 21 digs against St. Edward's and notched a double-double with 12 digs and 12 assists in the sweep of St. Mary's. She averaged 4.71 digs per set and also added two service aces. Ferguson and the No. 20 Belles are now 8-5 overall and 2-0 in the LSC. They continue their conference season on the road this weekend with matches at Oklahoma Christian and Cameron University. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Melyna Martinez of San Antonio, the goalkeeper for the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for her performances during Week 2 of the 2025 season. Over two road games against CSU Pueblo and MSU Denver, Martinez posted shutouts in both contests as the Belles beat CSU Pueblo, 4-0, and completed a 0-0 tie against MSU Denver. The senior management major is tied for first in the conference with two shutouts. Over the Belles' first four games, Martinez has recorded 11 saves and two shutouts to begin her tenure as the starting goalkeeper. Heading into Lone Star Conference play, she has not allowed a goal in her last 190:58 minutes of action. Martinez and Belles start LSC play Wednesday on the road at Dallas Baptist before returning home to take on Lubbock Christian on Saturday at ASU's LeGrand Soccer Complex. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Angelo State University Rams football players Owen Seaver of Lampasas and Zaleik "Zeek" Freeman of Grand Prairie have both been selected for Lone Star Conference Player of the Week honors for their performances in Week 3 of the season ending Sept. 14. During the Rams' 31-20 road victory over Eastern New Mexico, Seaver tied for the team lead with eight tackles, including three tackles for loss and two sacks, on his way to being named LSC Defensive Player of the Week. He also recovered a fumble he forced on one of his sacks. The graduate student in finance leads the ASU defense that is allowing just 15.7 points per game during the Rams' 3-0 start to the season. Freeman, a senior interdisciplinary studies major, was named LSC Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown against the Greyhounds. His dynamic return came just seconds after ENMU had tied the game at 7-7. It was the first kick return touchdown of the season in the LSC. The No. 8 Rams return home this Saturday to take on Western New Mexico on Family Day. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Mia Clarke of Liverpool, England, a senior on the Angelo State University Rambelles golf team, took first place at the Swan Invitational in Broomfield, Colo., to open ASU's 2025-26 golf season. The interdisciplinary studies major carded scores of 74 in the first round and 70 in the second round for a 144-shot total to clinch the individual title. Clarke's 144 also tied for the fourth-best two-round score in Rambelles golf history. As a team, the Rambelles placed fifth overall. They continue their season Sept. 29-30 at the WT Fall Invitational in Amarillo. See more details at angelosports.com.

Madi Parrish of Saginaw, an outside hitter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named the Offensive Player of the Week by the Lone Star Conference and the NCAA Division II Women's Player of the Week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for the opening week of the 2025 season. As the No. 2 Belles won all four matches at their home Kathleen Brasfield Invitational, Parrish notched 54 total kills with a .412 attack percentage, as well as 29 digs, two blocks and two service aces. The junior finance major also recorded her first two double-doubles of the season in victories over Southern Nazarene and No. 23 Colorado Mesa. Named the LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year prior to the season, Parrish is now the first Belle to earn multiple AVCA National Player of the Week honors after having also won the accolade in September 2024. Parrish and the Belles continue their season this week with a road match at Colorado Christian, followed by the Colorado Premier Challenge in Denver. See more details at angelosports.com, on the LSC website and on the AVCA website.

Demetrias Charles of Channelview, a defensive back on the Angelo State University Rams football team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week for Week 1 of the official LSC season. In the Rams' 41-20 home-opener victory over Emporia State on Sept. 6, Charles snagged two interceptions, returning one for a 21-yard touchdown to give the Rams an early 13-0 lead. His second pick on the very next series also set up a Rams touchdown. The senior management major also notched a team-high six tackles, including five solo tackles, as the No. 10 Rams improved their record to 2-0. Charles and the Rams will be back in action on Saturday, Sept. 13, on the road at Eastern New Mexico. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.

Three players on the Angelo State University Rambelles soccer team have been named Lone Star Conference Preseason Players to Watch heading into the 2025 season. Forward Madison Bourzikas of Burleson made the LSC Offensive Players to Watch List. The sophomore commercial aviation major was second on the team with 5 goals last season and was named to the 2024 All-LSC second team and LSC All-Freshman Team. Defender Harper Saxon of Bluff Dale made the LSC Defensive Players to Watch List. The senior exercise science major helped lead the Belles to a conference-high 14 shutouts last season and was named to the All-LSC first team. She also earned USC and D2CCA all-region honors. Goalkeeper Melyna Martinez of San Antonio made the LSC Goalkeepers to Watch List. The senior management major is entering her first season as the Belles' starting goalkeeper. The Belles are the defending LSC and LSC Tournament champions and have been picked to finished second in the 2025 LSC Preseason Poll. They kick off their season at home on Sept. 4 against Colorado School of Mines. See more details on the LSC website.

Two players from the Angelo State University Rams football team have been named to preseason watch lists for two of the most prestigious awards in NCAA Division II football heading into the 2025 season. Junior quarterback Braeden Fuller of Floresville has been selected for the 2025 D-II Football Player of the Year Watchlist - what is being termed the "first-ever officially unofficial preseason Harlon Hill Trophy watchlist." The Harlon Hill Trophy is the D-II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, and Fuller was a finalist for the award last season. He has also been named the Lone Star Conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and to the D2 Football Elite 100 Watch List after leading the Rams to the 2024 LSC title. Also for the Rams, graduate student defensive lineman Owen Seaver of Lampasas has been named to the Gene Upshaw Award Watchlist for the award that goes to the best lineman, either offensive or defensive, in NCAA D-II. He is one of only five defensive lineman on the list after being named the 2024 LSC Defensive Lineman of the Year, and he has also been named to the D2 Football Elite 100 Watch List. The Rams have been picked to win the LSC championship again this season, and they will kick off defense of their title on Aug. 28 at Fort Hays State. See more details on the NCAA website.

Madi Parrish of Saginaw, an outside hitter on the Angelo State University Rambelles volleyball team, has been named the Lone Star Conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year heading into the 2025 season. A junior finance major, Parrish played a vital role in the Belles' success last season, recording 498 kills, the fifth-most in a single season in program history. She was named to the All-LSC first team, she earned LSC Tournament MVP and she was named to the AVCA All-America second team. She is also the first Belle to earn a LSC preseason player of the year award since fellow Boswell High School product Kailyn Gilbreath did so in 2021. The Belles have been picked to finish first in the LSC Preseason Poll and they begin their 2025 season by hosting the Kathleen Brasfield Invitational Sept. 5-6 in the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.