Christopher Newport University

2024-25 -- Freshman -- Named the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, becoming just the seventh conference ROY in program history ... Made an immediate impact on the starting lineup and captured a team-high 19 wins in doubles play ... Recorded 13 wins across three lines in his first year ... Recognized as a second team All-Conference selection in singles play ... Finished year with a 13-9 overall record in singles and a 19-7 record in doubles ... Moved into the top-ten for singles season doubles victories, tied for 8th most all-time ... Paired with Edvard Porsmyr Hansen to go 7-4 at No. 2 doubles and 7-1 at No. 3 ... Won six matches at No. 6 singles and five between No. 4 and 5

At Battlefield -- Earned All-Conference honors as a member of the Bobcats ... Served as team captain ... Helped lead team to district and state championship as a freshman

Personal -- James Gabriel Smith was born in Fairfax, Va. and goes by the nickname Gabe ... Son of Benny and Dena Smith ... Has one sister, Mckinnley ... Favorite athlete is Roger Federer ... Person in history he'd most like to meet is George Washington ... Dream vacation is a trip to the Maldives ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is Red and favorite TV show is One Piece ... Favorite musician is Rod Wave ... Majoring in Economics.