JACKSON, Miss. – Belhaven Volleyball sophomore middle blocker Blaykleigh Smythe has been selected as the C Spire Athlete of the Week following her performance during the week of September 1-5.
Smythe helped lead the Blazers to a 4-1 week, with wins over Sewanee (Tenn.), Piedmont (Ga.), Huntingdon (Ala.), Talladega (Ala.).
The Phoenix, Ariz. native compiled a .331 attack percentage over the four- match tournament with 69 total attacks and 29 kills.
Smythe has averaged 1.81 kills per set so far on the season, plus 6 block attempts.
Belhaven continues in September, with the annual Belhaven/ Millsaps Invitational, this Friday and Saturday. On Friday, Belhaven will face Rhodes College at 5PM and then Dillard University at 7PM. The Blazers will see Philander Smith on Saturday at 11AM, and Millsaps at 5PM.
