Longhorns Secure 2025 Verbal Pledge From Evan Conti
NEW COMMIT: The University of Texas has secured a verbal pledge for Fall 2025 from U.S. Open qualifier Evan Conti of Batavia, Illinois.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I’m extremely honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Texas! I’d like to give a huge thanks to my family, friends, and Coaches Todd and Glenn for supporting me. I’d also love to give a huge thanks to @wyatt.collins for giving me this opportunity!”
A backstroker and freestyler, Conti trains year-round with Academy Bullets Swim Club. He earned four best times this past summer at NCSA LCM Championships where he finished fifth in the 200m back and 10th in the 100m back. He raced to 14th in the 200 back at the NCSA Spring Championships, too.
His best times include:
- 200 back – 1:46.35
- 100 back – 50.34
- 200 free – 1:40.08
- 100 free – 46.99
Currently a junior at Marmion Academy, Conti finished seventh in the 200 free at the 2023 Illinois State Championships.
By the time Conti arrives in Austin, the Longhorns will be members of the Southeastern Conference.
If you have a commitment to share, please send a photo and quote via email to hs@swimmingworld.com.
