BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Carroll track and field will be represented on the national stage as freshmen Brian Smith, Carlos Cadet, and Jenna Weis have earned selection to the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships, set for March 13–14 at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Smith qualified in the men's 400 meters, capping a remarkable freshman season that included breaking a 14-year-old school record. Smith has quickly emerged as one of the top first-year sprinters in Division III and enters the championship meet ranked among the national leaders. He will compete in the 400-meter first round on Friday, March 13 at 3:25 p.m. (CDT), with the final scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at 4:35 p.m. if he advances.

Cadet earned his spot in the championship field in the men's triple jump after a breakout freshman campaign that featured consistent top-20 marks and conference-level success. Cadet will compete in the triple jump final on Saturday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT), looking to continue his strong first collegiate season on the national stage.

On the women's side, Weis qualified in the pole vault, becoming a national qualifier in her first collegiate indoor season. Weis steadily improved throughout the year and secured her place among the top 20 declared athletes nationally. She will compete in the pole vault final on Friday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT).

The NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships feature the top 20 declared athletes in each event from across the country. Carroll's three qualifiers — all freshmen — underscore both the immediate impact of the program's newest competitors and the strong foundation being built for the future.

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