By: Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications
GREENVILLE, S.C. | Conference Carolinas announced its 2026 women's lacrosse pre postseason awards, with Riley Parker earning Offensive Player of the Year honors after a dominant season for the Mountain Lions. Parker played a central role in leading Young Harris to its first regular season conference title and a perfect 9-0 record in league play, helping the team secure the No. 1 seed in the Conference Carolinas Women's Lacrosse Championship and finish the regular season 13-5 overall.
Parker ranked among the league's top offensive threats all season, finishing fourth in Conference Carolinas with 3.24 goals per game and 55 total goals. She added 19 assists, averaging 1.24 per game to rank ninth in the conference, while her 4.41 points per game ranked fifth. Parker's 74 total points were third-best in the league, highlighting her all-around impact in one of the most successful seasons in program history.