2010-11: Pelish was named the team's most improved player last season while accumulating 272 digs, 149 sets, 26 points, 24 aces, five assists and two kills. Her greatest personal sports thrill was when the Express advanced to the NJCAA Div. II National Volleyball Tournament last season.

Prior to Owens: Pelish earned Second Team All-Toledo City League her senior year, while garnering Honorable Mention honors her junior year under head coach Melissa Belicher. Aside from volleyball, she participated in cheerleading and softball. Following her high school career, Pelish was named a recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship by Owens, due in part to her honors status academically at Central Catholic.

Personal: Alyssa is the daughter of Arthur and Tammi Pelish. She is an education transfer major at Owens.