Conant Smith Commits To Arizona State


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We're less than two months away from National Signing Day for cross country and track and field athletes, but already we're starting to see some dominoes fall. 

Middletown (OH) High School senior Conant Smith, currently ranked No. 5 on the MileSplit50 in cross country, announced his commitment to Arizona State University late Wednesday on Twitter. 

Smith will be able to officially sign with the Sun Devils on November 14. 

In return, Arizona State is getting a versatile distance runner with fantastic credentials. Smith started to emerge in his sophomore season, though he produced his breakthrough cross country campaign last year, producing a career best 15:00.10 for the 5K at his conference championships before scoring a runner-up finish in Ohio's Division I championships. 

Smith went on to finish third at NXR Midwest and became an All-American at Nike Cross Nationals, finishing eighth on a soggy, wet course in Portland, Oregon. This season, Smith should be looking for his first state title in cross country. 

On the track Smith is ever improving, with an 800m PR of 1:56.04, a 1600m best of 4:12.90 and a 3200m best of 9:14.04.

Smith spoke to Ohio MileSplit on his decision: 

"After my official visit to Arizona State this past weekend, I absolutely fell in love with the campus, team and surrounding areas. One of the biggest reasons I chose ASU is the relationship I have with head coach, Cory Leslie. I am beyond excited for the future and I'm glad that I can now focus on the rest of my high school career." 

Stay tuned for more track and field recruiting coverage throughout the fall on MileSplit.com.