Maddy Smith, a recent Ottawa High School graduate, has announced her plans to attend Augustana this fall and continue her track & field career as a member of coach David Thompson’s Vikings. Smith, a four-year track and field letterwinner for the Lady Pirates and The Times 2019 Female Track and…
There’s something Maddy Smith has a hard time getting people to believe — especially as the Ottawa High senior was on her way to winning a Class 3A state championship and sharing The Times 2019 Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year award. “I still have a lot to…
CHARLESTON — In the grand scheme of things, there really wasn’t that far for Maddy Smith to go. From wondering if she’ll ever be physically able to compete in the pole vault again to becoming yet another legend in that event in Ottawa High School’s storied track and field history,…
