Gavin Smith, a senior at Somerset Area High School, has excelled in both cross country and track and field. He recently committed to competing for the Division II University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in both sports due to their engineering program, track team, and proximity to his hometown. Smith, a PIAA cross country qualifier with a 3.8 GPA, aims to major in mechanical engineering while continuing his athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.
Smith's dedication and talent in running have led to this collegiate opportunity, with his strong work ethic and commitment to improvement noted by his coaches. He looks forward to the challenging cross country courses, supportive team environment, and quality coaching at UPJ. Grateful for the support of his family and coaches, Smith is eager to further his academic and athletic career at the university.