Heralded Setter Joins ASU Volleyball's Rebuilding - Jeff Metcalf, Arizona Republic
2012 (Junior):
Named to the All-Tournament team at UTEP's El Paso Sports Commission Invitational after compiling 54 digs, seven assists and two service aces. Preach was named to an all-tournament team for consecutive weeks, this time for the UCI/LMU Dual Classic. The junior posted 27 assists and 118 digs (4.92/set) over the weekend, including a then season-best 27 digs at Loyola Marymount. Closed out the tournament portion of the schedule being named to ASU's Sheraton Invitational All-Tournament Team after tallying 62 digs and 11 assists during ASU's 4-0 weekend. Had a season best 30 digs at No. 5 USC and nine assists against Colgate. Prior to the start of the 2012 season, had 841 career digs and has rolled to 1460 to rank fourth all-time at ASU. Her season dig mark of 619 ranks fourth in single-season digs. Is one of just 16 Sun Devil volleyball players to surpass 1,000 digs in their career. Named Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention for the second time in her career.
2011 (Sophomore):
One of two Devils to play in all 116 sets for the Devils, starting all 31 matches as libero. Had 610 digs on the season with a 5.26 average, best on the team and first overall in the Pac-12, finishing 32nd nationally. Also recorded 24 service aces, first overall on the squad. Notched 53 assists, third most for ASU. Season-best of two service aces occurred in six matches. Most digs came against USC on Oct. 8 with 43, which is tied for fourth best in program history. Received Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors for the week of Nov. 14, the 15th Player of the Week for ASU all-time and first since Sept. 30, 2002. Was named to Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention team.
2010 (Freshman):
Had a major impact her freshman year playing in 101 sets. Finished second on the team in with 117 assists and 317 digs. Also posted 14 service aces.
High School:
A 2010 graduate of Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix, Ariz., where she was a four-time letterwinner in volleyball. Preach also captained the Gator squad for two seasons. Awards include Gatorade Player of the Year in 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, All-Arizona Team in 2007-09, First Team All-State 2007-2009 and Under Armour All-American. Was a member of the Arizona Volleyball Academy. Preach was a member of National Honors Society and was honored with a Scholar-Athlete Award. Lists winning state as her most exciting moment in sports. Played club ball for Arizona Volleyball Academy.
Personal:
A communication major with a minor in psychology, her full name is Stephanie Michelle Preach. Parents are Brett and Debra Preach of Phoenix, Ariz. RJ Preach played for ASU baseball from 2006-08, and sister Kristen plays volleyball for Grand Canyon. Is the youngest of four, with three sisters: Lindsay, Kristen and Lacey. Born Aug. 26, 1991 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Trophy Case:
2012
Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week | Nov. 26
All-Tournament Team ASU's Sheraton Invitational
All-Tournament Team UCI/LMU Dual Classic
All-Tournament Team UTEP's El Paso Sports Commission Invitational
2011
Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week | Nov. 14
Stephanie Preach's Career Stats
| Year | SP | K | K/S | Pct. | Ast. | Ast./S | SA | SE | Dig | Dig/S | BS | BA | Total | Blk/S | Points |
| 2010 | 101 | 10 | 0.10 | 0.267 | 117 | 1.16 | 14 | 39 | 23 | 0.25 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.05 | 27.5 |
| 2011 | 116 | 2 | 0.02 | 0.000 | 53 | 0.46 | 24 | 46 | 610 | 5.26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 26.0 |
| 2012 | 131 | 4 | 0.03 | 0.571 | 95 | 0.73 | 21 | 30 | 619 | 4.73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 21.0 |
| Career | 348 | 16 | 0.05 | 0.203 | 265 | 0.76 | 59 | 115 | 1460 | 4.20 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.01 | 74.5 |