There is nothing passive about Kerrington Smith Kerrington Smith 5'4" | DS/L Cardinal Newman | 2028 State FL ‘s approach to back-row volleyball. Hustle fuels the DS/L, but the more interesting piece is how Smith combines effort with an expanding selection of defensive solutions. She remains prepared close to the floor and is comfortable using her hands when the speed or trajectory of an attack calls for it. That willingness matters. Back-row defenders cannot solve every ball with identical technique, particularly when hard-driven contacts begin arriving above the traditional window. Smith also recognizes moments when the second contact becomes hers. When the setter takes first contact or a rally breaks structure, she can step forward and use her hands to help stabilize the possession rather than simply sending a survival ball upward. That awareness can be an important separator as the game becomes faster. Add an assertive voice behind the block, and Smith provides teammates with information while remaining deeply involved in the rally. The energy catches attention, but the decisions accompanying it are what gibe that energy substance. ~Sophia Jeanpierre @prepdig_fl