Braxton Smith, defense help Walker Valley reach new heights

November 16, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.

by Patrick MacCoon

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Walker Valley senior Braxton Smith (2) has helped lead a Mustangs defense that has held 10 of its 12 opponents to 17 or fewer points this season on the way to Friday night's TSSAA Class 5A quarterfinals.
Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Walker Valley senior Braxton Smith (2) has helped lead a Mustangs defense that has held 10 of its 12 opponents to 17 or fewer points this season on the way to Friday night's TSSAA Class 5A quarterfinals.

Walker Valley High School senior Braxton Smith has a knack for taking on challenges in the athletic arena and succeeding.

He has also shown the first step is simply being unafraid to try.

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