Hailey Smith
- Status: Uncommitted
- Class of 2027
Next Level U Statement
My academic goal is to attend university and pursue a career in education through teachers college. I am passionate about learning and helping others, and I aspire to become a teacher who inspires students both in and out of the classroom.
Athletically, I aim to compete at the next level in softball as a dedicated catcher. I thrive in high-pressure situations and take pride in being a leader on and off the field. I bring positive energy to the bench, lead by example through focus and hard work, and strive to make a difference for my team every game. Softball has given me lifelong friendships, and continuing to grow as a player while creating those meaningful connections is an important part of my journey as a student-athlete.
Contact this athleteAcademics
Bachelor of ECE, with the intention of going to teachers college.
- Country
- Canada
- School Name
- Haliburton Highlands Secondary School
- School City
- Haliburton
- Recruitment Year
- 2027
Athletics
Canadian
Height:
5’4”
Weight:
136
References:
Softball Coach – Kevin Harper
High School Teacher – Physical and Health Education – Janice Scheffee
Hockey Coach – Brenden Johnston
Primarily a catcher, but am happy to be a utility player, capable of playing all positions, pitcher included.
Player Style:
High-energy catcher and aggressive base runner who thrives in high-pressure moments. Commands the game from behind the plate with strong defensive skills, game awareness, and leadership on and off the field. Combines hustle, competitive drive, and a team-first mentality to bring positive focus and intensity to every game.
Leadership:
The only team I play on that assigns captains is hockey and I have been an Assistant Captain three years in a row for the Lindsay Lynx teams I’ve been on.
Team History:
Kawartha Lakers U15 2022-2023 – Softball
Lindsay Lynx U15 BB – Hockey
Kawartha Lakers U17 2023-2024 (under-age) – softball
Lindsay Lynx U18 B – Hockey
Kawartha Lakers U17 current
Lindsay Lynx U18A – 25/26 season
High School Sports in Junior Years (Gr. 9 & 10) include Volleyball, Badminton, Golf, & Soccer.
Grade 8 Athlete of the Year – Archie Stouffer Elementary School
Assistant captain of her hockey team three years in a row (Lindsay Lynx). 2024-2025 Provincial Bronze Medalists U18B and awarded “Most Dedicated” each of those years by her coaches.
Badminton (High School) Team MVP along with her doubles parter. They won silver at COSSA in 2025 Junior Badminton Mixed Doubles.
Awarded the “Rising Red Hawk” award at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School for her Grade 10 year. Awarded by Mrs. Janice Scheffee, with this as her speech. “
The Rising Red Hawk Award recognizes junior athletes in their grade 9 or 10 year that exhibit qualities of excellence in performance, leadership, coachability and perseverance in sport. This award can only be awarded once to an individual.
This year’s Rising Red Hawk recipients demonstrate all of these qualities to the best of their ability. They come to practice committed to improve, to work hard and to lead by example. During competition they can be counted on to perform and to raise the level of play for those around them. They are positive, supportive of their teammates and they push themselves to be the best they can be.
Our first Rising Red Hawk has competed in golf, volleyball, badminton and soccer this year. They were a Kawartha Champion on both the Junior Girls Volleyball team and the Varsity Girls Soccer team and they captured a silver medal at COSSA in mixed doubles badminton. Congratulations to Hailey Smith.”
Team Accomplishments:
2024-2025
Hockey – U18B – strong season, bringing home 3 Gold Medals and2 Silver Medals, playing in five tournaments throughout the season. Plus a bronze medal finish at Provincials.
High School Badminton, Junior Mixed Doubles – silver at COSSA
Kawartha Champions for Junior Girls Soccer and Junior Girls Volleyball.
Kawartha Lakers Softball Gold Medal win at Peterborough Thunder Tournament, Bronze Medal at Cobourg Angel Tournaments.
2024-2025 softball stats can be reviewed on Game Changer. As of today (July 31,2025) 52 games played.
Avg: .566
OBP: .636
SLG: .906
H: 60
1B: 37
2B: 13
3B: 7
HR: 3
RBI: 41
BB: 21
SO: 7
CS: 2
SB: 49
Team Stats
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