Words that Describe Carter: Academic Focus, Rebounder, Work Power, Right Ingredients, Young and Hungry, Will Improve With Time On The Mat, Tough, Best Is Yet To Come, Reliable. Makes our Dojo a Better Place.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021-22: Carter has had to deal with adversity because of injuries. But he has rebounded, stayed focused academically, and continually brought “Work Power” and a willingness to improve to the Dojo every day. With some time on the mat he will have an impact for us. Carter is a 2X GLVC All-Academic Scholar. Carter makes our Dojo a “Better Place” and “The Best is Yet to Come” for him.
2020-21(COVID Shortened Season): As a true Freshman Carter was unable to wrestle any matches in competition, but remained focused academically and earned the following awards, NWCA Scholar All-American, GLVC Academic All-Conference. Carter has the “Right Ingredients” to be successful on the mat and in the classroom. He is a valued addition to our team and makes our Dojo a “Better Place”. He is one of our top young wrestlers and will improve greatly with a full season of competition.
HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: Redshirt
2022 2X GLVC All-Academic
2021 NWCA Scholar All-American
2021 GLVC Academic All-Conference
HIGH SCHOOL
“Carter had an outstanding career at Holt High School. We think Carter is a great fit for our wrestling program and Maryville University. He has the ‘Right Stuff’ to have a successful career for us. We feel like the ‘Best is Yet to Come’ for him. We welcome Carter to our wrestling program. We are pleased to have him and his family join our Maryville Wrestling Family”. Coach Denney
High School accomplishments:
-4 X State Qualifier
-3 X State medalist
-3rd in State as a Senior
-3rd in State as a Junior
-5th in State as Soph
-4 X District Champion
-3 X Conference Champ
-2018 USA Folkstyle All-American
-3 X Kyle Thrasher Tourn Champion
-2 X KC Stampede Place-Finisher
-2018 Fall Brawl Place-Finisher
-Ohio Tournament of Champions Place-Finisher
-2019 Knockout Christmas Classic Place-Finisher
High School career record: 114-16
Senior: 30-5
Junior: 31-3
Sophomore: 10-2
Freshman: 43-6
ABOUT CARTER
Nickname: Leon
Parents: Tory and Melanie Smith
Siblings: Mason Smith( Brother)
HS coach’s name(s): Andrew Hammond and Jason Moore
Greatest moment in wrestling: Winning the Thrasher tournament for the third time.
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My Mom and Dad
Favorite athlete: Justin Gaethje
Favorite entertainer: Luke Combs
Favorite food: Buffalo wings
Favorite book: Harry Potter
Favorite wrestling move: Spladle
Favorite quote: “If you’re not first, you’re last” Ricky Bobby
Craziest ambition: Win a NCAA title
If I could meet one person: David Allen Coe
I came to Maryville because: It is a great atmosphere and a great wrestling family to join.
Best sports advice ever received: The only true opponent you have is yourself.
Treasured possessions: My dogs, my wallet, and phone.
Something people don’t know about me: I am the first person in my family to ever wrestle.
10 years from now: I hope to take over my father’s company and do construction.
