Layla Smith

Jazi Smith and Layla Smith go up for the block against UC San Diego.

Layla Smith, wearing black uniform, attacks the ball at the net against Idaho State on Sept. 13, 2025.

Layla Smith goes high on the attack against UC San Diego on Sept. 4.

The Broncos celebrate on the court following their Mountain West Championship opening round victory over Utah State. Celebration

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Humble, Texas
Position:
MB
High School:
Atascocita HS
Height:
6-2
Major:
Business
Club:
Houston Skyline Volleyball Club
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Layla Smith

CAREER HONORS

All-Mountain West (2025)
Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 24, 2025)
Academic All-Mountain West (2024)

JUNIOR (2025)

Honors: All-Mountain West ... Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 24).
Notable Stats & Rankings: In conference-only matches, she was 2nd in blocks per set (1.54) in the Mountain West and 8th in hitting percentage (.332) … In overall matches, she was 2nd in blocks per set (1.49) in the Mountain West and 9th in hitting percentage (.318) … In the nation, she was 8th in total blocks (171) and 10th in blocks per set (1.49) … 1.49 blocks per set were fifth-most all-time in Boise State history … 171 total blocks were an all-time Boise State record … 23 solo blocks were the third-most all-time in Boise State’s rally-scoring era … 244 kills, 171 blocks and 22 digs in 31 matches … Averaged 1.81 kills, 1.30 blocks and 0.15 digs in 115 sets.
Top Highlights: 11 matches with double-digit kills … 2 matches with 10+ blocks … 1 double-double … 15 kills on a .609 hitting percentage and 3 blocks in the season opener on Aug. 29 vs. Navy … 5 kills and 9 blocks on Sept. 4 vs. UC San Diego … 10 kills and 6 blocks in a five-set loss to Arizona on Sept. 5 … 11 kills on 15 errorless swings (.733 hitting pct.) on Sept. 12 vs. San Francisco … First career double-double on Sept. 20 at South Dakota State when the Broncos won in five sets behind her 12 kills and 11 blocks … 13 kills and 9 blocks in the Mountain West opener on Sept. 25 at Grand Canyon … 10 kills on a .526 hitting percentage on Oct. 16 vs. San Jose State … 16 kills and 7 blocks vs. UNLV on Oct. 23 … 3 straight matches with 10+ kills from Nov. 8-15 … 13 kills on a .462 hitting percentage along with 9 blocks in a win against Colorado State on Nov. 8 … 10 blocks in win against Nevada on Nov. 20 … 12 kills and 7 blocks in season finale against Utah State on Nov. 28 in the Mountain West Championship semifinals.

SOPHOMORE (2024)

Honors: Academic All-Mountain West.
Notable Statistics & Rankings: Recorded 58 kills, 47 blocks (5th team) and 83.5 points.
Top Highlights: Started in 14 of the 21 matches played at middle blocker...led team in blocks four times...had a career night in win over San Diego State (Oct. 24) recording career highs for kills with nine, blocks with eight and points with 13.0 to go with a career-best hitting percentage of .600 (9-0-15)...had six kills and three blocks in win over Southern Miss (Sept. 6).

FRESHMAN (2023)

Top Highlights: Saw limited time in five matches and eight sets at middle blocker...first action as a Bronco came at Northern Arizona (Sept. 9) tallying one block...recorded two kills, one block assists and 2.5 points versus New Mexico (Nov. 2)...season-high four kills while hitting .429 at Utah State (Nov. 6) to go with one block solo, one block assist and season-high 5.5 points.

PRIOR TO COLLEGE

High School: Graduated from Atascocita High School in Humble, Texas...a three-year starter for the Eagles' varsity team coached by Madeline Odom...two-time all-district honoree...as a senior, named to the AVCA All-American Watch List, GHVCA 2022 Pre-Season Team, the LoneStarPrep.com High School Top Blocker and team captain...junior year was named to the 2021 AVCA Phenom Watch List and the LoneStarPrep.com High School Top Blocker...helped AHS to a combined three-year record of 63-43 overall and 32-6 in the league, three-consecutive Texas 6A Bi-District championships, and three-straight Area tournament finals...senior season recorded a team-high 235 kills and a team-best 2.3 kills per set average, to go with 96 digs and 46 blocks...as a junior in 2021, Smith tallied 227 kills, 106 blocks (11 solo and 95 assists) and 84 digs.
Club: Played her club ball for the Houston Skyline Volleyball Club coached by Jamie Morrison.