Smith (*pictured) is another athletic and talented multi-sport athlete who, at 6’1, can make a major impact each time she takes the court. This Spirit squad has elevated their competition schedule to include more national-level opportunities with a legitimate shot at making some waves and winning in the big moments. Smith is one of the reasons for this upgrade and opportunity in bringing her athleticism and overall skill set to a really good core group that is already in place.

Smith’s athleticism and physicality as an attacker is among the best in this Ohio 2028 class. Currently making an impact for Huron’s basketball team, she was huge for their volleyball team this past fall, leading them offensively with an emphatic arm in her ability to score with power and range. Her length and quickness are also a big factor defensively through the pins as she moves efficiently both laterally and in her lift off the floor.

Smith displayed a great arm swing and wrist snap sending balls screaming to the ground. Smith makes quick passes then quickly transitions to offense. What stood out about Smith is she took responsibility for her mistakes and moved on quickly. Smith is also very coachable.

Smith is just an athlete. Her physical tools are elite with quickness, ability to get off the floor, and in how her volleyball mechanics can make a big impact each time she’s on the court. Another prospect with strong volleyball and basketball potential, she has high promise as a middle for the next level. She moves very well between both pins defensively while also having quickness, footwork, and good awareness in the transition phase to track the ball, create good space and swing with scoring purpose. Smith can elevate and control her arm to swing and cut through both directions of the floor, which makes her difficult to defend. She led Huron offensively at 3.1 k/s on a 41% kill rate. Defensively, she provided a career high 2.3 b/m.

The 6’0 middle (*pictured) led Huron offensively with 288 total kills to create good balance with her pin teammate and offensive counterpart in Foster. She averaged 3.1 k/s in addition to 2.3 b/m as she can get it done at the net on both sides of the ball. Featured previously for her length and athleticism, Smith is a premier prospect given her physical tools and the results she can create upon contact with the ball when on time in the air and with good space. This Huron team will be one others will be talking about at the start of the Fall 2026 season as their 2025 rise was noticeable due to this young corps of prospects.

Smith makes a big jump all the way to #5 in this rankings cycle. She is an athlete that excels in multiple sports, including on the volleyball court where she has showcased her athleticism throughout the recent tournament schedule. She elevates well and is fluid around the court in her movement. Her ceiling is high and given her success athletically over the last several months, she gets the nod here at #5 for now. Huron returns some good young talent this fall. Look for Smith to make a big impact.

Smith recently arrived on the radar and rightfully so. At 6’0, she is a versatile attacker with ability to score in a variety of ways both at the pins and from the middle. A multi-sport athlete, she is athletic with Elevation and fluid movement at the net on both sides of the ball. She can develop a big arm in the air with the right approach work which is met with a high contact and some good pace. Smith earned over 100 kills over her freshman season for Huron this past Fall and will likely make an even bigger impact in 2025.

Smith uses her size at the net well. She puts a lot of power into her swings, sending them flying to the floor. Her quick shots are tough to defend. She mixes in tips to give defenses something extra to consider. Smith also does a great job getting up on blocks, therefore controlling the net. Smith encourages her teammates from the bench well. Smith said solid hitting is about wanting the ball then doing something with it.