Gary Smith, Village alumni and member of the pioneer graduating class in 2012, is playing solid basketball for Xavier of Louisiana in his final season. Over the holidays, Gary did not start, but scored 13 points in 21 minutes in a 68-44 victory against Fisk in the Gold Rush Holiday Classic. He also made a career-high three 3-pointers in three attempts, tied his career high of three steals, scored in double figures in back-to-back games for the first time in his career, and led the Gold Rush Holiday Classic in field goal percentage, shooting 10-of-14 for 71.4%.

For the season, Gary Smith is averaging: 6.9 points per game (4th on team), 2.9 assists per game (tied for 2nd on team)

Xavier: 12-4, ranked 17th in NAIA Division I

Congratulations to Gary for his stellar play and being a fine representative of The Village School!