Lukas Smithson ran a pair of personal bests for Campbellsville University this week, highlighted by an NCCAA best mark in the 3000m steeplechase. The senior from Fairdale, Kentucky went 9:18.24 in the steeplechase at the Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Invitational and a 1:54.67 in the 800-meter. Both marks rank top 10 in the NCCAA. Smithson’s new personal best in the steeplechase also ranks 10th in the NAIA so far this season.
Nominees: Xander Heil, Malone University; Brandon Kleber, Grace College; Lukas Smithson, Campbellsville University