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Kalina Smith

Outsider hitter/setter
CAMBELL COUNTY HS
GILLETTE, WYOMING
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
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Peak Performance

Kills

449

Digs

327

Assists

300

Aces

58
“She performs at a high level in every volleyball skil. She was the best hitter on her team-easily one of the best in the state-and she also set, served, blocked, passed and played great defense. Most teams' game plans were literally just to try and stop her.”
Rebecca Stewart
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior outside hitter and setter recorded 449 kills, 327 digs and 300 assists this past season, leading the Camels (24-12) to the Class 4A semifinals. Smith also notched 58 service aces and 42 blocks. Selected Class 4A Player of the Year by the Wyoming Coaches Association, she is a four-time First Team All-State honoree.

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Academic Achievement

Smith has maintained a 3.46 GPA in the classroom. She remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Also a talented artist, Smith has volunteered locally on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, youth volleyball camps and an elementary school anti-bullying initiative. "She performs at a high level in every volleyball skill," said Rebecca Stewart, head coach at Laramie High. "She was the best hitter on her team-easily one of the best in the state-and she also set, served, blocked, passed and played great defense. Most teams' game plans were literally just to try and stop her."