No. 21 Angelo State's Parrish Selected as LSC Preseason OPOY

RICHARDSON, TX — No. 21 Angelo State's senior outside hitter Madi Parrish was named the Lone Star Conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season on Thursday.

The Lone Star Conference released its annual Preseason Poll Thursday, which included conference rankings and players to watch during the upcoming 2026 season.

Parrish, a marketing major from Saginaw, led the conference with 435 kills in 2025 while averaging 3.72 kills per set. She also totaled 45 service aces and 321 digs. The reigning Lone Star Conference Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and South Central Regional Player of the Year earned first-team All-America honors and was named the Lone Star Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player for the second straight season.

Parrish was also selected as Angelo State's Offensive Player to Watch. 

Senior libero Krizia Perez was named the Belles' Defensive Player to Watch, while junior setter Gabi Ashcraft earned Setter to Watch honors.

Perez, a health science professions major from Laredo, appeared in 98 sets over 34 matches last season, finishing with 183 digs, 22 assists and 13 service aces.

Ashcraft, an elementary education major from Rockwall, played in 108 sets across 34 matches and recorded 581 assists, 218 digs, 39 service aces and 19 kills.

Angelo State opens the 2026 season on Friday, Aug. 28, by hosting the Kathleen Brasfield Invitational at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena. The Belles will face East Central, Fort Lewis, MSU Moorhead and CSU Pueblo during the two-day tournament.