Former MHS track/field athletes to compete at NCAA D-III national indoor meet

Connor Smith and Dylan Harper will represent Ohio Wesleyan University at the championships in Alabama.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:33pm

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A pair of former Marysville High School track and field athletes, Connor Smith and Dylan Harper, will compete for Ohio Wesleyan University at the NCAA Division III indoor track and field national championship meet this weekend in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why it matters

This is an exciting opportunity for the two former MHS athletes to showcase their talents on the national stage and represent their university at the highest level of Division III competition.

The details

Smith and Harper were standout track and field performers during their time at Marysville High School. Now they will have the chance to compete against the best Division III athletes in the country as part of the Ohio Wesleyan team.

  • The NCAA Division III indoor track and field national championship meet will begin today and conclude on Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama.

The players

Connor Smith

A former track and field athlete at Marysville High School who is now competing for Ohio Wesleyan University.

Dylan Harper

A former track and field athlete at Marysville High School who is now competing for Ohio Wesleyan University.

Ohio Wesleyan University

The university that Connor Smith and Dylan Harper will be representing at the NCAA Division III indoor track and field national championship meet.

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The takeaway

The success of these former Marysville High School athletes at the NCAA Division III national championships is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and showcases the strong track and field program at MHS that has produced talented student-athletes.