NEW ORLEANS, La. - The USTFCCCA has announced its 2026 All-Academic individual and team honors to recognize student-athletes and programs that excelled in the classroom and in competition.

Serena McNeilly added another honor to her stellar year. She was named the 2026 NCAA Division III Women's Indoor Track & Field National Scholar Field Athlete of the Year. While carrying a 3.84 GPA, McNeilly won the high jump and pentathlon events at the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Championships. She is the first athlete in Centre history to be named the NCAA Division III Women's Indoor Track & Field National Scholar Field Athlete of the Year.

Michael Smith was named a Men's Track & Field All-Academic athlete after a tremendous season, in which he was named to the All-Great Lakes Region team for his efforts in the high jump event.

The men's and women's teams also received All-Academic honors from the USTFCCCA.

For more on the USTFCCCA and to view all the 2026 honorees, click here.