MOSCOW, Idaho - The University of Idaho Track & Field/Cross Country program is thrilled to announce the signing Arthur "Reid" Thomas to the Vandal family!

Reid, from Orofino, burst onto the Idaho throws scene as a junior in 2021 after having his freshmen and sophomore seasons shortened due to COVID-19. His season culminated at the Idaho State 2A Championship where he would go on to win both the shot put and discus throws. For these accomplishments he was named the North Idaho Track & Field Player of the Year, and was named the Most Athletic Male at Orofino High School.

In his senior season, Reid hit new all-time best marks. At the Idaho State 2A Championships he threw a new personal best in the shot put and discus throws. In the shot put he launched the shot to a mark of 57'4.75". This won him the state championship for the second year in a row. He also repeated as the state discus championship, with a heave of 155'7" a mark over 5 feet further than his nearest competitor.

"Reid is a great competitor and we are excited to have him join the team," Director of Track & Field /Cross Country Tim Cawley. "He is gets it done in the classroom too and is a great addition to the Vandal Family."