2004 Redshirt Season

? Redshirted season.  Did not play.

? Received ?Sioux Hustle’ award as chosen by teammates for the hardest working player on the roster.

Club

? Did not play club volleyball.

Northwestern High School Class of 2004

? Coached by Nora Groft.

? Played four years for the Wildcats as a middle hitter.

? Led NHS to two South Dakota Class B state championship as a freshman and a senior and a fifth place finish as a junior.

? Two-time South Dakota State All-Tournament team.

? Three-time member of the All-Lake Region Conference roster

? Three-time Aberdeen American News All-Area selection.

? South Dakota All-State selection as a junior and a senior.

? Three-time letterwinner in basketball and track as well a one year of cheerleading.

? Selected to the All-Lake Region Conference team and winner of the Gatorade Will to Win Athlete award in basketball as a junior.

Personal

? Full name is Tara Renae Smith.

? Born August 29, 1985 in Aberdeen, S.D.

? Daughter of James and Debra Smith.

? Major is graphic design.