Kate Smith - 2027 Beach Volleyball Roster
Roster
Kate Smith
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Phoenix, Ariz.
- High School:
- O'Connor HS / Stephen F. Austin
2026 Season
Competed in all 23 duals, earning four victories ... played 21 matches at No. 2 with additional appearances at Nos. 1 and 4 ... partnered with Payton Rink for the first 10 duals and Lexi Higgins for the final 13 ... teamed with Rink for a victory over Nicholls to help Sam Houston earn its first win of the season ... earned wins over Central Arkansas, Palm Beach State and SFA with Higgins ... defeated SFA 21-18, 21-14 at No. 2 in the Bearkats’ 3-2 team victory on March 28 ... named to CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Stephen F. Austin
2025 Season
Earned victories at No. 4 with Jennah Atchley in both meetings with Sam Houston ... won 21-8, 21-2 at the Axe ’Em Invitational and 21-19, 21-19 at the Islander Classic ... named to Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
O’Connor HS
Helped team capture Arizona Division I beach volleyball state championships in 2023 and 2024 ... twice earned Desert Valley Region honorable mention and Division I academic honorable mention recognition ... named to JVA Beach Watch List in 2023 and 2024 ... competed for Stealth Beach Volleyball ... won the 2023 AAU 18U Open national championship and finished third in 2024
Personal
Daughter of Jeff and Monica Smith ... has one brother, Tucker
