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Smith Named to WCC All-Freshman Team
Story Links SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In her first season of collegiate beach volleyball, San Francisco’s Burkleigh Smith was named to the West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team following the conclusion of the 2025 season. Competing at the third and fourth doubles flights throughout the season, Smith recorded 14 wins, tied for […]
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In her first season of collegiate beach volleyball, San Francisco’s Burkleigh Smith was named to the West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team following the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Competing at the third and fourth doubles flights throughout the season, Smith recorded 14 wins, tied for the second most on the team. Teaming up primarily with Branson Lennon, the duo compiled a 12-16 record, highlighted by eight wins at the third doubles flight. Appearing in all 33 dual matches this season, Smith earned crucial victories over San Jose State, Saint Mary’s, Santa Clara, and Boise State.
In the WCC Championship, Smith, teaming up with Rylie Reeves, posted an impressive three-set victory over Portland to help guide the green and gold to a 4-1 win.
For San Francisco, Smith becomes the fourth player in program history to be named to the WCC All-Freshman Team.
The full 2025 West Coast Conference Beach Volleyball awards can be viewed here.
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