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Jael Smith C/O 2029
6'3" Middle Blocker
🇺🇸 U-17 @usavolleyball @usavntdp
💒 MDHS-3.8 GPA
🏆 2025 CIF State Girls Volleyball champions

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California’s 2029 board just got a refresh. These ten sophomores have separated themselves in one of the deepest volleyball states in the country, and the full article featuring each of them is coming soon. Know someone on this list? Tag them below. Full rankings at link in bio! by @jael.smith2029

Forever grateful and beyond blessed to be given the opportunity to represent the USA U-17 National Team! 🇺🇸🏐

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey—this moment is just as much yours as it is mine. All the late nights, early mornings, and sacrifices truly paid off, and I’m excited for what’s ahead!

This is only the beginning.

Thank you to @usavolleyball & @usavntdp this experience will be EPIC!!

@materdeigirlsvolleyball @materdei_strength @coachucheelite @cpafacility @hittercollegevb @scrockstarvolleyball #classof2029 #middleblocker #usavolleyball #nationalteam #ntdp by @jael.smith2029

🔥 EARNED. READY. NEXT UP.🔥

Excited to announce my selection to the 2026 USA Volleyball U18 NTDP Winter Training Series! 🇺🇸🏐

After earning my way to the U17 National Team and representing USA Volleyball at the NORCECA U17 Championship in Honduras, I will continue to climb.

Now I’m headed to San Antonio, TX, December 17–20, ready to train, compete, and learn in front of some of the nation’s top NTDP and USA Volleyball coaches.

And it all happens alongside the NCAA Volleyball Final Four which we get to attend and watch the best in the nation at the Big Dance.🔥

Another opportunity earned. Another chance to work. I am always ready! 💪🏾🇺🇸🏐

Thank you @usavntdp @usavolleyball

#USAVolleyball #NTDP #WinterTrainingSeries #U18NTDP #EarnedNotGiven TeamUSA Volleyball MiddleBlocker NextUp by @jael.smith2029

Our volleyball community is stronger when we have people committed to telling its stories. 🏐

So thankful for platforms like @prepdigca and especially for Michelle Bamford @coachable247 who continues to show up, do the work, and shine a light on the athletes, coaches, and voices that make this game special.

Grateful to be included in this piece and to have the opportunity to share perspective on our game—how we see it, how we grow it, and how we continue creating better opportunities for the athletes coming behind us.

Michelle, thank you for documenting the journey and investing in our volleyball community. Your work matters, and it’s appreciated. 💙🙏🏽

https://prepdig.com/2026/11/2029-top-10-the-voices-behind-the-rankings/

Jael Smith | #31 | 6’3” MB | C/O 2029 | Mater Dei HS | CA 🏐

#JaelSmith #ClassOf2029 #2029Volleyball #VolleyballRecruiting MiddleBlocker MaterDeiVolleyball CaliforniaVolleyball SoCalVolleyball by @jael.smith2029

🎃🏐 HAPPY VALLOWEEN! 🏐🎃

Halloween starts in the LIONS DEN today! 🦁🔥

The Mater Dei Monarchs are taking on Oaks Christian in the CIF Division 1 Playoffs — and we need the Lions Den LOUD! 📣

🗣️ BIG VOICES.
🔥 BIG ENERGY.
🙌 BIG CHEERS.
🏐 BIG GAME.

Come out, bring the energy, and help cheer on the Monarchs! 👑❤️

⏰ 2:00 PM TODAY
📍 Mater Dei — Lions
LET’S GO MONARCHS! 👑🔥
PACK THE LIONS DEN! 🦁

#Valloween #MaterDeiVolleyball #MaterDeiMonarchs #CIFPlayoffs #CIFDivision1 GameDay LionsDen Monarchs HighSchoolVolleyball PlayoffVolleyball JaelSmith MiddleBlocker Number9 by @jael.smith2029

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@smchs_volleyball 17 ➡️ 22

CIF Division 1, Round 2: Santa Margarita at Mater Dei

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~ Michelle @coachable247 by @jael.smith2029

Grateful to Prep Dig for the feature and for highlighting me ahead of CIF Division 1 Playoffs 🏐Round 2! 🏐

Excited for another opportunity to compete with my teammates as we get ready for Santa Margarita vs. Mater Dei. Playoff volleyball is always exciting and competitive!

Thank you to Prep Dig for the coverage and recognition. Check out the full article here:

https://prepdig.com/2026/10/cif-d1-round-2-santa-margarita-at-mater-dei/

JAEL SMITH | #31 | 6’3” MB | C/O 2029 | Mater Dei HS | CA 🏐
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Lion’s Den Behaviour!
Last night was fun! by @jael.smith2029

JAEL SMITH #9 — TAKING FLIGHT. ✈️🏐

This isn’t just talent. This is a skill that’s been developed, sharpened, and earned.

✅Head above the net.
✅Hands pressed over.
✅Access denied. 🚫

Just a snapshot of what was brought against Santa Margarita—and what I’ve brought all season. Some say becoming a BLOCK MONSTER and a TRUE NET PROTECTOR!

The scary part? I’m still developing.

📸 More blocking stats to come. For now, just appreciate the view.

JAEL SMITH | #9 | ABOVE THE NET. 🔥

#JaelSmith #BlockMonster #NetProtector AboveTheNet TakingFlight Volleyball GirlsVolleyball MiddleBlocker BuiltAtTheNet by @jael.smith2029

🏠 ROOF BUILT. 🚫 ACCESS DENIED. 🚫

Nothing gets through. 😤👑

JAEL Smith said NOT EVEN. IN. YOUR.HOUSE. 😤🏐
A MONSTER block for the Mater Dei Monarchs 👑💥

@materdeigirlsvolleyball

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#MaterDei #Monarchs #Volleyball #MonsterBlock #StuffBlock HighSchoolVolleyball by @jael.smith2029

Guess who @materdeigirlsvolleyball by @jael.smith2029

Forever grateful for this team. Couldn’t have done it without my girls🥹❤️

#niketoc #volleyball #materdei #classof2029 #champions by @jael.smith2029