Ella Smithson

Johnston 2024// UNI Softball Commit

[Ella Smithson @smithson_ella]

I am extremely excited and thankful to announce that I will be continuing my academic and softball career at UNI! I want to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has helped me along the way!! Go Panthers!!💜💛@UNISoftball @JDragonSoftball @dragonsoftball1

[Owen Siebring @owensiebring]

Down 6-0 in the 4th inning, @UNISoftball mounts an enormous comeback against Drake; capped by a walk-off RBI single off the bat of @katelappe.
UNI has clinched the series win against Drake, and has won 14 straight against the Bulldogs.

[Kylie Matejski @KMatejski2026]

So excited to be a PANTHER!! 💛💜 #committed #D1 @SluggersHuecker @AshVanBoxmeer4 @coachrcalvert @MJClutchHitting @AndyDJesus @SC_Iowa @DowlingSB

[Ella Smithson @smithson_ella]

@andersongrace79 @GVU_Softball @JDragonSoftball @dragonsoftball1 Congrats smallzie! Grandview got a good one!❤️

[Grace Anderson @andersongrace79]

I am extremely exited and thankful to announce that I will be continuing my academic and softball career at Grand View University! I want to thank my family, coaches, and teammates for your endless love and support!! Go Vikings❤️🤍 @GVU_Softball @JDragonSoftball @dragonsoftball1

[Johnston Softball @dragonsoftball1]

Congratulations to these 3 on being selected for the @IGCAcoach 5A All-State Softball Teams 🥎:

Ella Smithson - 1st Team
Kinsley Theobald- 2nd Team
Grace Anderson - 2nd Team

Well earned this year!!
#Rolldrags @JCSD__Athletics @JCSD_JHS @UNISoftball @KCC_SB

[Johnston Softball @dragonsoftball1]

Congratulations to Ella Smithson, for being selected for, and participating in the @IGCAcoach Senior All Star game tonight at Waukee!! It was a great evening to celebrate her Johnston Softball career, & to watch all the talented high school seniors across the state of Iowa!

[Johnston Athletics & Activities @JCSD__Athletics]

@IGCAcoach Congrats to Ella Smithson,
Grace Anderson, and Kinsley Theobald on make the 2024 District 5A Softball Team! Great job ladies! @dragonsoftball1 @JohnstonCSD @IGHSAU 💜💛

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

No Sunday sweep here 🚫 😎

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

A 𝙂𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀-𝘿𝙍𝙊𝙋𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙂 blast from Ava Smithson puts the Panthers ahead in extras!

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

Oh, you didn't hear? Panther softball is having a 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 💥 💣

Ava Smithson hammers a drive to left field for UNI's third home run of the day!

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

WHAT A TIME FOR AVA SMITHSON'S FIRST PANTHER HOME RUN!!

UNI leads 4-2 in the top of the sixth!

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

First collegiate at bat ▶️ First collegiate extra base hit

Paige Peterson starts the home half of the third with a double!

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

𝟏-𝟎

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[JCSD_Volleyball @JCSD_Volleyball]

We also had a chance to celebrate Ella on 1001 career digs! Great job, Ella!

[Simpson Softball ⚡️ @SCStormSoftball]

🚨 COMMIT NEWS! 🚨
Big Time Johnston Dragon is bringing the Fire & joining the Simpson Softball FAM1LY! Let's Goooooo!🔥🥎
#RollStorm #BigThingsHappening

[Ella Smithson @smithson_ella]

@enke2025 @UNISoftball @CoachMWright3 @GarrettFurnal Congrats can’t wait to play with you!!💛💜

[Ashlyn Enke 2025 @enke2025]

GO PANTHERS!! 💜💛@UNISoftball @CoachMWright3 @GarrettFurnal

[JCSD_Volleyball @JCSD_Volleyball]

Congratulations to Ella Smithson for the following awards this season:
Honorable Mention AVCA High School All-America
3rd Team All-Conference
Great job, Ella! Congrats!

[Ella Smithson @smithson_ella]

YAY BRYNN💜💛

[UNI Softball @UNISoftball]

Always a good day to add more 𝗜𝗡-𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 to the UNI softball family!

Welcome, Brynlee Slockett! 📝

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[Cyclone Basketball @CycloneWBB]

🚨𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭🚨

Welcome to the Iowa State family @aili_tanke!!

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