SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In her first season of collegiate beach volleyball, San Francisco's Burkleigh Smith was named to the West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team following the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Competing at the third and fourth doubles flights throughout the season, Smith recorded 14 wins, tied for the second most on the team. Teaming up primarily with Branson Lennon, the duo compiled a 12-16 record, highlighted by eight wins at the third doubles flight. Appearing in all 33 dual matches this season, Smith earned crucial victories over San Jose State, Saint Mary's, Santa Clara, and Boise State.