Lubbock Christian University's Camdyn Sears has been named the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Preseason Setter of the Year, marking a historic achievement for the volleyball program. The Lady Chaparrals, last season's co-champions, are ranked third in the 2026 LSC preseason poll. Sears, a sophomore, previously won LSC Setter of the Year and Freshman of the Year, setting a record with 1,309 assists last season. Alongside her, teammates Leigh Jespersen and Ramsey Clark received recognition as Offensive and Defensive Players to Watch, respectively. The announcement reflects LCU's momentum heading into the upcoming season under new head coach Tyler Neal.

By the Numbers
  • LCU finished the previous season with a record of 25 wins and 8 losses.
  • Angelo State topped the preseason poll with 951 points and 41 first-place votes; LCU garnered 837 points and three such votes.
State of Play
  • LCU is entering its first season under head coach Tyler Neal.
  • The team has a scrimmage against Hardin-Simmons upcoming on August 25, followed by the regular season opener on August 28.
What's Next

Looking ahead, LCU will aim to improve their postseason performance with a strong start in the regular season, starting with the Virginia Harris/Jeanie Miller Invitational. The upcoming season presents an opportunity to build on the previous year's success and possibly capture a second consecutive LSC championship.

Bottom Line

As the season kicks off, LCU's recognition highlights their growing prominence in the LSC, with a strong roster and key individual honors positioning them as a contender. The focus will be on continuing their winning momentum and achieving new heights in the NCAA Division II landscape.