2018 Statistics
- “I chose Virginia Wesleyan because it’s close to home, plenty of academic choices, and a great field hockey program.”
- Selected VWU over Roanoke College, Shenandoah University, and Old Dominion University
Career Highs
Goals: 2 - (at Sweet Briar - 9/30/15)
Assists: 1 - (2x, most recent, at Sweet Briar - 10/14/17)
Points: 4 - (at Sweet Briar - 9/30/15)
Junior (2017): Appeared in 17 games, making nine starts… Contributed an assist in a win over Sweet Briar College on October 14.
Sophomore (2016): Appeared in 17 games for the Marlins, making 11 starts…Slid into a regular starting role midway through the season…Scored twice on the year, against Ferrum College on September 15 and at Eastern Mennonite on October 15…Contributed an assist against Lynchburg College on September 24.
Freshman (2015): Played in all 20 games for Virginia Wesleyan, making 13 starts… One of the most promising young players in the ODAC, Parker tied for the team lead with five goals… Her lone multi-goal game of the season was at Sweet Briar College on September 30… Scored the game-winning goal against Wells on October 11… Scored a goal in the first half against Sewanee on October 6 to knot the contest at one before the Tigers pulled back in front.
Before VWU: Played on the varsity team all four years… Awarded for academic excellence while playing a varsity sport… Honor roll throughout high school… Member of the Interact Club, Key Club, and Latin Club.
Personal: The daughter of Mike and Kim Parker… Has two brothers, Andrew and Matthew.
Get to Know Ashley
- Enjoys painting, reading, swimming, kayaking, and playing any other outdoor sports
- Favorites include the Boston Red Sox baseball team and Harry Potter
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "hard-working, determined, and active”
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "There is always something to do, whether it’s a tournament or practice and there is always something to work on.”
