Mary Kate Smith Research Paper

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Mary Kate Smith is a name that many Mississippians remember from her high school days. Smith played soccer and football for the South Jones Braves during her high school days. Starting her career as a soccer star for the Braves, Smith decided to give football a chance after his junior year in high school. Smith officially signed with the Ole Miss soccer team on Wednesday, January 18th. "It's awesome," Smith added when asked about her signing with the University of Mississippi. "I have kind of always dreamed of this since I was a little girl, going to play at Ole Miss.” Making the decision to sign with the Rebels was an easy one for Smith, whose parents are both supporters of the Rebels. Mary Kate’s father, Dr. Jesse Smith is a graduate …show more content…

After graduating high school, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi for a year before transferring to Jones County Junior College. "It's been a great recruitment experience and a great experience here at Jones." She was named as an honorable mention on the NJCAA All-American team this season. In her one season at Jones County, Smith scored 21 goals, 18 assists, and a total of 60 points for the Bobcats. Her statistics ranked 15th in the nation and 2nd in the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges and Region 23. The Bobcats were ranked 11th in the nation and finished the regular season 15-2. Smith was voted to the MACJC All-Star game and won the most valuable player award after scoring two goals and leading the South team to a 5-0 win over the North. JCJC’s Lady’s soccer coach Dolores Deasley has some high praise for the new Rebel. "We are delighted for Mary Kate to have this opportunity," said Deasley. "I can't think of anyone more deserving. She is every coach's dream and always has been since I've known her.” Deasley has been coaching Smith since she was in youth soccer leagues. Her former coach believes that she will do very well at the University of Mississippi. "She is not only talented, but works hard, is committed, dedicated to the sport and above all, she is a team player and always manages to put the team first. She will be

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