A native of Stratford, Wisconsin, Smart captured a critical victory for the Trojans at 197 pounds, as the Trojans secured the top seed in the Conference Carolinas East Division and a share of the regular season crown with a 29-10 win over Newberry. On Thursday, Smart battled to a 5-2 decision to upset eighth-ranked ranked John Walker to help lead Mount Olive to victory on Senior Day at Kornegay Arena. Smart finished Conference Carolinas duals with an 8-1 record this season.