Smith to Join Volleyball Squad in the Fall
Smith will be the fourth newcomer next season

	Makenzie Smith.

April 7, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas - TCU volleyball head coach Prentice Lewis announced that Makenzie Smith has agreed to walk on the squad for the 2009 campaign. Smith, a native of Austin, Texas, joins three other Frogs that will make up the incoming class next fall.

"Makenzie will be a good addition to our TCU volleyball program," said Lewis. "We are happy to have her."

Smith has been a three-year standout at Westwood High School for head coach Kate Zora. She is a two-time second-team all-district performer. As a senior, she was tabbed as the District 16-5A Offensive Player of the Year after setting school records in kills (499) and digs (685). She is a three-time Academic all-district performer as well. She leaves Westwood as the all-time career leader in kills (1,145) and digs (1,317).

Smith will be a freshman next season. She joins a class that also features Kelli Stewart, Emily Kirby and Sloane Sunstrum.

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