Smith Shoots, Jimenez Swims

Week Five of Winter AOTW

SOPHIA WU ‘28, Staff Writer

February 26, 2026

Kayley Smith ’29 (left) readies herself at the foul line, preparing to take a shot. Jesus Jimenez ’27 races in the 400-meter freestyle swim, where he eventually placed second.

Smith Shoots

Our first athlete of the week is Kayley Smith ‘29, a member of the girls basketball team. In a game against Old Bridge, Smith scored twenty points, five assists, and four steals. She also played a crucial role in her games against North Brunswick and Metuchen, scoring nineteen and twenty points, respectively. In just her first winter season, Smith has proven herself to be a skilled and dedicated player.

Jimenez Swims

Our second athlete of the week is Jesus Jimenez ‘27, a member of the boys swimming team. He placed first in the 200-meter individual medley against Wardlaw Hartridge. Jimenez additionally placed second in the 400-meter freestyle and 400-meter medley relay against Woodbridge. Jimenez continues to be a leading athlete in his junior season.

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SOPHIA WU ‘28, Staff Writer

Sophia Wu is a staff writer for the The Eagles Eye. Aside from newspaper, Sophia is a member of the EHS STEM Academy and enjoys music and playing the bassoon.