In the 2025 season, Lauran Richards, a key player for Texas Wesleyan, participated in 31 of the team's 33 matches, contributing across various facets of the game. Over the course of the season, Richards amassed a total of 57 kills and 192 attack attempts, demonstrating her offensive capabilities. Defensively, she recorded 42 digs, providing crucial support from the back row, and contributed to the team's blocking efforts with one solo block and nine total blocks.
Richards delivered standout performances in several matches. Notably, she achieved a season-high hitting percentage of .706 with 12 kills against the College of the Ozarks on November 11, marking her most efficient match of the season. Earlier, in a match against Southwestern Christian on September 5, she recorded six kills and a hitting percentage of .357, showing her effectiveness at the net.
In the match against Wayland Baptist on November 7, Richards added a service ace to her season totals, along with seven digs. Throughout the season, she consistently contributed to the team's efforts, highlighted by her ability to perform in both offensive and defensive roles. Her all-around performance underscored her versatility and importance to the Texas Wesleyan lineup during the competitive season.
In the 2024 season, Lauran Richards played in 30 matches for Texas Wesleyan, contributing to the volleyball team with a consistent presence on the court. In total, she amassed 67 kills over the season, while also adding 60 digs and 72 points to her team's efforts. Richards demonstrated her ability to step up in offensive roles, as evidenced by some of her standout performances.
One of her notable games came against Montana Tech on August 31, where she delivered 8 kills on 17 attempts, achieving a hitting percentage of .353. This performance was among her most efficient displays, providing a key offensive push for her team. Richards also showed her mettle in a match against Oklahoma Panhandle State on September 20, hitting a season-high 10 kills with a .400 hitting percentage,
complemented by three digs and a solo block, contributing significantly to the team's win.
Defensively, Richards made a substantial impact with her digging abilities, highlighted in a game against Mid-America Christian on October 11, where she recorded 7 digs. She also displayed versatility by contributing 2 service aces and 4 set assists throughout the season, adding depth to her all-around game.
In the 2023 season, Lauran Richards participated in 15 of the 29 games during the season for Texas Wesleyan, contributing as an attacker and providing support defensively. Over the course of the season, Richards accumulated 35 kills from 141 total attack attempts, alongside 11 digs and two total blocks, amassing a total of 30 points.
Richards had a notable performance against Oklahoma City on October 20, where she recorded a season-high nine kills and added a block to her stats sheet. Earlier in the season, on September 15, she delivered eight kills with a hitting percentage of .263 in a match against John Brown (Ark.), further showcasing her attacking capabilities.
Despite not registering any service aces or set assists throughout the season, Richards contributed defensively with several key digs. Her performances throughout the season highlighted her role in both offensive plays and defense, contributing to the team's overall efforts during the season.
Richards' season included several matches with exemplary blocking performances, including a multi-block effort against Wayland Baptist on September 21, where she registered 2 solo blocks as part of her 4 total blocks during that match.
In the 2022 season, Lauran Richards played a pivotal role for Texas Wesleyan, participating in 22 of the team's 31 games. Throughout the season, Richards accumulated 153 kills, 40 digs, and contributed to 153 points. Her attacking prowess was evident, as she registered a total of 492 attack attempts.
One of Richards' standout performances came on October 21 against Mid-America Christian, where she notched 13 kills with a hitting percentage of .225, contributing significantly to the victory. She also demonstrated her scoring ability on November 11 against John Brown, achieving a season-high of 15 kills and 16.5 points, while also adding three total blocks to her defensive contributions.
Richards was consistent in her offensive efforts, as shown by her 11 kills against Wayland Baptist on November 8 with a hitting percentage of .250. Additionally, she recorded 12 kills in the match against Central Christian on October 8. Defensively, she added value with 40 digs over the season.
This season, Richards' contributions were integral to her team's performance, particularly in key matches where her attack and defensive skills were on full display.
High School Achievements: National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Certified Nursing Program; 2021 District 10-5A Academic All District; TGCA Academic All State; '21 & '22 State Champion
