Ashley Ray was added to the women's soccer coaching staff as a student assistant prior to the 2020-21 season. Smith has been a member of the program since 2017, coming in as a player before transitioning to her new role.
Read more about Ray's playing career below:
2019 (Junior):
Appeared in five games, starting one...one save...1-0-0 record...Academic All-ASC.Â
2018 (Sophomore):
Started three games...3.55 goals allowed average...Academic All-ASC.
2017 (Freshman):
Appeared in three matches, starting one, before a season-ending injury ... 1.94 goals against average ... 4 saves and a .667 saves percentage ... Received a medical year. Â Â
High School:
A graduate of Midlothian High School (2017) … Coach was Sid Danner … One varsity season … National Honor Society member … Participated in Peer Assistance leadership, Family Career 7 Community Leaders of America and was a 2016 Texas Bluebonnet State Delegate.
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Club:
Played club for Heart of Midloathian, Cyclones GST 99G, and Arsenal SC 99G.
Personal:
Born February 17, 1999 in Waxahachie, Texas … Daughter of Darrin and Mary Ray … Has two younger brothers … Enjoys hiking in free time … Worked as a lifeguard at a water park … Volunteer work includes working at a horse stable, a senior citizens home and a packing company that sends pre-packaged food to third-world countries … Majoring in psychology.
