The 6-foot-4, 260-pound junior eclipsed the 24-year-old state meet record in the shot put a whopping five times this past season, ultimately winning the state title with a heave of 68 feet, 7.75 inches. Smith broke the overall state record earlier in the season with a throw of 69-4.5. He also won the shot put event at the National Throws Festival in June.
Smith has maintained a 3.44 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.
Smith has volunteered locally on behalf of a youth track program.
