Smith checks in at No. 3 in the first Prep Dig Iowa Class of 2029 rankings. Like with Tipton’s Ehler and Blommer from Iowa City West, a case can be made for the top spot. The trio of Power 4 prospects reside in the top tier of the class. For her part, Smith is a dynamic two-way middle capable of taking over matches. She’s athletic, agile and physical in the front row. Her ability to jump quick and high in the air keys her success. Smith can terminate a quick set before the defense has time to react. When she rises up for a traditional set, the power is prodigious. Quick bounce also leads to an ultra effective block. Improved reads are leading to higher efficiency and further dominance. Smith’s ceiling is sizable.

Hadassah Smith Hadassah Smith 6'0" | MB/OH Cedar Falls | 2029 State IA was another high-performing freshman last year. In the 2025 season, Smith finished as one of Cedar Falls’ top scorers and blockers. When it comes to making big plays, Hadassah is the player to watch, with the power and precision she brings to her gameplay at the net. Smith is definitely one of the primo hitters you can trust to get the job done in tight situations.

There isn’t a middle in the state of Iowa with more upside than Smith. An explosive athlete with quick-twitch traits, the Cedar Falls freshman is just beginning to tap into her considerable potential as a prospect. That’s exciting news for programs on the next level. When I saw her play in person during the high school season, it looked like she’d taken a step forward since watching her the last club campaign. More progress had been made when catching her at the USAV Iowa Regional in late March, when she played an integral part in a second-place finish and earning a nationals bid. Smith can get up in the air, hang and drop the hammer. She generates power and hits with precision. Those traits along with quickness, agility and court sense make her an effective blocker. Smith ranked second among Tigers with 251 kills (.317) and led the way with 71.0 blocks last fall. She’s on a pretty special trajectory.