J’Alyiea Smith - 2018
J'Alyiea Smith played a pivotal role in the Withrow Lady Tigers' remarkable feat of capturing their fourth consecutive Ohio state girls' team championship in 2018. In 2015 and 2016, she was named to the prestigious Enquirer Field and Track Division 1st Team. Her exceptional performance in 2017 earned her the coveted title of Enquirer Field and Track Division 1 "Runner of the Year." The pinnacle of her high school career came in 2018 when she was crowned the Enquirer Field and Track Athlete of the Year. Her dominance extended beyond these titles, as she was also recognized as the EEC Athlete of the Year in Field Events and High Points and received the Larosas MVP of the Week award. J'Alyiea's contributions were not just individual triumphs; she significantly contributed to the Withrow Lady Track program's astounding achievement of winning state championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017. After leaving Withrow, J'Alyiea Smith continued to shine on the collegiate stage, donning the uniform of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Her college career was marked by continued excellence, a testament to her unwavering commitment to the sport.