Christopher Newport University

2025 - Freshman Season - Appeared in 11 matches during her first season while playing in 27 sets ... Made collegiate debut against Coast Guard on August 30 ... Posted 48 digs including a season-high 8 at nationally-ranked Juniata on September 19 ... Added five assists and one ace during the season ... Appeared in all five sets at NYU on September 13 and recorded four digs with one assist

At Loudoun County -- Two-time first team All-District, All-Region, and All-State selection ... Served as team captain ...Helped lead Captains to one state championship, three regional titles, and three district championships ... Multi-sport athlete was a member of the volleyball and soccer teams

Personal -- Ana Yamileth Smithson was born in Guatemala ... Daughter of Keith and Dina ... Has one brother, Damon, and one sister, Taryn ... Her father, Keith, played soccer at the University of Delaware ... Favorite athletes are Paige Bueckers and Tim Tebow ... Favorite food is pasta ... Dream vacation is a trip to Bora Bora ... Favorite movie is Grown Ups ... Favorite musicians are Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars ... Majoring in Criminology.