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

Stephanie Preach Class: Senior Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Xavier College Prep Height: 5-8 Position: Libero Experience: 3L