Prior to Arkansas
Sadie Smith has competed level 10 for the last two seasons, most recently at Ascend Gymnastics in Washington, which was named the 2022 National Program of the Year by USA Gymnastics. Smith posted top five finishes in all events and all-around at regionals this past spring, with a bronze medal on bars. She was a 2022 national qualifier, where she finished in the top 15 on bars, and was also the 2022 regional third place finisher on bars. At the 2022 Washington state meet, Sadie placed in the top 10 on all events and all-around, including fifth on bars.