The veteran big who has worn the black and Vegas gold colors of the Yellow Jackets ever since she was an eighth grader, she hopes to give North Augusta fans something more to remember her for before she takes her talents to the collegiate ranks at Campbell. Smith can complete plenty of plays close to the basket and also bring down a good number of rebounds. She also can showcase that she is not afraid to play the game physically in the paint and take her opportunities at the free throw line. Smith lifted a stellar Yellow Jackets effort with 14 points.

(*PGH Preseason Player of the Year*)rnSmith has built a storied career wearing the black and old gold of the Yellowjackets and she announced where she will play her collegiate ball after this season – Campbell University of the Division I Big South. She previously won two state championships during her time at North Augusta and is in pursuit of a third. With her scoring and rebounding talents, Smith can manage double-doubles on a game-by-game basis. Smith also thrives as a screen setter, can find spacing in the interior and is willing to play the game on contact to get to the free throw line. A mid-range jump shot is another element to her complete game.

On the heels of what was a superb 2021-22 campaign that saw the Yellowjackets advance to the 4A state championship game, Smith took that momentum into the AAU season where she racked up offers from North Greenville, NC A&T State, UNC Asheville, Gardner-Webb, Chattanooga, Campbell, Longwood and Charleston Southern. Smith is a near automatic double-double on a game-by-game basis with her scoring and rebounding capabilities. She is gifted as a screen setter, will find spacing in the interior and will absorb contact to get to the free throw line. Smith will also knock down mid-range jumpers. Smith has been part of two state championship-winning teams during her time at North Augusta. She hopes for a third in her swan song in black and old gold. She recently announced her commitment to Campbell University in North Carolina.

Peris has really picked up some offers from this summer on the Grassroots Circuit. Longwood University, Campbell and UNC-Asheville just to name a few.  Smith played great back in June at the Francis Marion University Team Camp. She really likes to play the game with a chip on her shoulder at times and brings a toughness to the floor that coaches love to see. Peris has no problems at all mixing it up down low and playing the game through contact.