“Former Lady Trojan Leads Hutchinson CC to Historic Victory: Claims NJCAA National Championship”
On Monday, the former Lady Trojan celebrated a significant victory alongside Hutchinson Community College, raising the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship trophy. Smith and her Blue Dragons secured an intense overtime victory against Northwest Florida State with a final score of 88-80.
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Displaying her prowess, the T-High alumna contributed 23 points to the triumph, building on her impressive performance of 18 points in the semifinal match the day prior.
This victory marks a historic milestone for Hutch CC women’s basketball, claiming their inaugural national title. Smith, a 2023 high school graduate, played a pivotal role throughout the season, starting in all 37 games as a true freshman and contributing to the team’s flawless record.
Originally committed to play Division I basketball with Evansville, Smith redirected her path to Hutch CC, a decision that proved fruitful as she garnered accolades such as Freshman of the Year and League MVP in the Jayhawk conference during her debut college season.
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