{"id":400076,"date":"2019-10-29T06:46:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T13:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=400076"},"modified":"2019-10-29T13:37:27","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T20:37:27","slug":"utah-gains-verbal-from-texas-6a-state-finalist-sam-lucas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/utah-gains-verbal-from-texas-6a-state-finalist-sam-lucas\/","title":{"rendered":"Utah Gains Verbal from Texas 6A State Finalist Sam Lucas"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Keller, Texas, backstroker and IMer\u00a0Sam Lucas\u00a0<\/strong>has given his verbal commitment to the University of Utah and will suit up for the Utes as a member of the class of 2024.<\/p>\n

Lucas, who owns the Juniors cut in the 100 back, swims year-round with Lakeside Aquatic Club and most recently earned a best time at Junior Nationals this past summer after finaling in three events at Austin Sectionals. Last winter, he raced three events at Juniors West before going on to finish ninth in the 100 back at College Station Sectionals. Also competing for Keller High School, Lucas\u00a0placed fifth in the 100 back and eighth in the 200 IM as a junior at the Texas 6A State Championships. He has also earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors for his efforts.<\/p>\n

He told\u00a0Swimming World:<\/em><\/p>\n

“I\u2019m so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swim career at the University of Utah! Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way! Go Utes!!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sam

Photo Courtesy: Sam Lucas<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n

His best times include:<\/p>\n