After a solid seventh grade season wearing Military Magnet’s signature red, Smith returned for her eighth-grade season with coach Nathaniel Taylor’s Eagles. Both seasons have resulted in state championships. Smith would take to the court for Military Magnet in all 30 of the Eagles games in 2025-26 and would average 10.6 points, 3.8 steals, three rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. Smith was one of four from the middle school ranks that earned roster spots with last season’s Eagles. One of her final signature performances of the high school season occurred in the 1A Lower State championship game against Latta. The Eagles blew out the Vikings by a final score of 76-29 and Smith led all point-getters with 16 in addition to seven steals and four assists. 

Coach Nathaniel Taylor has developed many a player over the years to have them primed for state success. Smith appears to be one of those names for 1A Military Magnet. Smith’s Eagles matched up against 3A Keenan in the third of four contests at Girls Night Out and Smith’s nine points helped massively in what was. Military Magnet rout of the Raiders. Smith consistently plays with a heads-up attitude and understands the art of delivering strong finishes at the rim. When watching Smith play, one may think she is at least a sophomore but Smith is in the throes of her eighth-grade campaign with the Eagles.