Royal established herself as another important young contributor for Smyrna during the 2025-26 season, scoring308 points and earning All-State honorable mention recognition. She brings athleticism and energy to the backcourt, particularly when operating in transition and applying pressure to opposing guards. Her ability to push the pace creates opportunities for Smyrna to generate offense before defenses become fully organized. Royal has shown a willingness to attack offensively while contributing to the team’s overall tempo and intensity. On the defensive end, her activity and ability challenge ball handlers give her another avenue to influence games. Her scoring production also reflects the responsibility she handled as a sophomore competing against experienced varsity opponents. With Smyrna reaching the state semifinals, Royal gained valuable postseason experience that should help prepare her for an expanded role. Continued improvement in offensive consistency and decision-making could make her an even more complete backcourt contributor during her junior season.