DV's Reinhardt Grateful to Compete Again, Homer's Harris Sets Record

High school track athletes return to action after pandemic disruptions.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:33pm

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In Alaska, DV's Seth Reinhardt was thrilled to participate in the Homer Invitational track meet, while the Knights' Aayden Harris set a new record in the hurdles at his final home competition.

Why it matters

The return of high school sports, especially track and field, represents a return to normalcy for many student-athletes whose seasons were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past few years.

The details

Reinhardt, a DV athlete, was grateful to simply be competing again after the pandemic caused cancellations and delays. Meanwhile, Harris of the Homer Knights set a new school record in the hurdles at his final home meet.

  • The Homer Invitational track meet took place on April 17, 2026.
  • This was Aayden Harris' final home meet of his high school career.

The players

Seth Reinhardt

A track athlete from DV high school.

Aayden Harris

A track athlete from the Homer Knights high school team who set a new school record in the hurdles.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just grateful to be involved again after the past couple years.”

— Seth Reinhardt, DV Athlete

The takeaway

The return of high school sports like track and field represents an important milestone in the recovery from the pandemic disruptions, allowing student-athletes to reconnect with their passions and communities.