Magoffin County Native Presley Smith Leads Atlantic Sun Conference in Softball

Smith, an outfielder for Florida Gulf Coast University, is among the conference leaders in several key offensive categories.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Presley Smith, a native of Magoffin County, Kentucky, has emerged as one of the top softball players in the Atlantic Sun Conference while competing for Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). At the start of March, Smith was leading the conference in batting average and on-base percentage, and was ranked sixth in on-base plus slugging percentage.

Why it matters

Smith's performance has helped propel FGCU, a five-time Atlantic Sun Conference softball champion, to another strong season. As a former standout at Magoffin County High School and Indian River State College, where she won a national title, Smith's success at the Division I level showcases the talent coming out of Kentucky and the JUCO ranks.

The details

An outfielder for the Eagles, Smith came to FGCU from Indian River State College, where she excelled over the previous two seasons. In 2024, Smith helped lead Indian River State College to a national title. As a sophomore, she batted .397 with 8 home runs, 54 RBIs, 51 runs, and 37 stolen bases in 53 games.

  • At the beginning of March 2026, Smith was leading the Atlantic Sun Conference in batting average (.565) and on-base percentage (0.600).
  • Smith has been among the top junior college softball players in the nation the last two seasons.

The players

Presley Smith

A native of Magoffin County, Kentucky, Smith is currently an outfielder for the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) softball team. She previously played at Indian River State College, where she helped the team win a national title in 2024.

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)

A five-time Atlantic Sun Conference softball champion, FGCU competes in the conference's Graphite Division along with North Florida, Stetson, Jacksonville, Queens, and West Georgia.

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The takeaway

Presley Smith's standout performance at the Division I level, after excelling at the junior college level, showcases the talent pipeline from Kentucky and the JUCO ranks to the top collegiate softball programs. Her success has helped FGCU remain a dominant force in the Atlantic Sun Conference.