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Women’s rugby poses after a Tuesday practice on the practice football field. The rugby pitch is currently under construction through CMU’s Geo-Exchange program, causing practices to be moved. The women’s team won the DII national collegiate rugby on April 24-26 in Boyd, Maryland.

WOMEN’S RUGBY WINS NATIONALS

John Leet, Accuracy Manager April 30, 2026

Women’s rugby won a decisive 17-0 victory in the DII Nationals over the weekend of April 25. The Mav’s roster is smaller than many of the teams they faced this season. Instead of treating this as a...

PUSHING THROUGH TO PREMIER

PUSHING THROUGH TO PREMIER

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2026

Halfway through a dusky Tuesday evening practice, the men’s rugby team got notified that they had been awarded a bid in the Premier Nationals. After a burst of cheer, they rushed to the sideline for...

Marissa Martinez-Quezada strikes a pose while standing in the first place spot on the podium. She broke the Colorado State Bench Press Record for the 52kg Teen 3 weight class with 83 lbs.

RECORD-BREAKING GAINS

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2026

IronMavs Barbell Club broke records and brought home golds at the USA Powerlifting Colorado State Championships. Marissa Martinez-Quezada broke the state bench press record for the Teen 3 weight class...

HOCKEY SAYS "PUCK CANCER"

HOCKEY SAYS “PUCK CANCER”

Logan Robison, Staff Writer March 23, 2026

At the ninth annual Pink the Rink, a fundraiser by Community Hospital to raise money for cancer research, the CMU Mavs hockey team took on the Grand Canyon University (GCU) Lopes at the River City Sportplex...

HITTING THE SLOPES

HITTING THE SLOPES

Bonnie Duffy, Art & Life January 19, 2026

CMU’s Alpine Ski team has not been to the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA)National competition since 2024  but they are working hard to get there. Only the top five...

IronMavs Vice President Alissa Franks squatting during a meet in Coal Ridge, Colorado. Her personal record (PR) for squatting is 285 lbs. //Courtesy of Cassie Jo Trujillo for IronMavs Barbell Club

PUMPING IRON, REPPING MESA

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2025

Mavericks that like to pump iron can do so in a team setting if they join the IronMavs Barbell Club. President Elizabeth “Addy” Davis formed the club in January with Alissa Franks, who helps her run...

CMU Men's Rugby players rug against rival Boise State University on Nov. 8, competing on the Peach Bowl soccer fields in Palisade due to construction at their home pitch.

HIGH PEAKS, WINNING STREAKS

Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor November 17, 2025

Men’s Rugby is achieving never-before-seen heights. After dominating conference rival Montana State University (MSU), CMU prepared to battle Boise State University (BSU) for the High Peaks Conference...

Junior forward Ethan Levesque (13) gathers with his teammates on the ice versus University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). The Mavericks would go on to win the game 11-1, with nine CMU players contributing to the scoring column.

THERE’S NO “I” IN HOCKEY

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

With ice-shattering expectations, and Dr. Timothy Winegard at the helm, CMU hockey is off to a commanding 6-3 start, and is doing it all in style. Fresh off a sweep against the University of Colorado Colorado...

Lined up and ready to go, psychology senior and team captain Tom Guaweiler kicks off a match versus Utah State University. The Mavericks would go on to defeat the Aggies 34-10.

NO PITCH, NO PROBLEM

Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor November 3, 2025

The Men’s Rugby team has been dominating the High Peaks Conference this 15s season, although they have faced some challenges along the way. Two of their games have been canceled within days of their...

Junior forward Mason Ripley preparing for a face-off against the Air Force Falcons earlier this season. Ripley has netted four goals and dished out two assists in his 13 games of work for the Mavs this season.                   
 \\ Courtesy of @emma.phillipsphotos

RUN THE RINK

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

The postseason. The ultimate goal of any and every team. Play later than everyone else. Win more than everyone else. Right now, the Mavs have a solid chance at reaching that point. Maverick hockey has...

The 2023-24 women's rodeo team poses with the Rocky Mountatin Region Trophy.
The team is attempting to repeat their historic season this year, following the loss of two points leaders.
// Courtesy of Wylee Mitchell

COWGIRL UP

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Women’s rodeo is back in the saddle following a fifth place finish at the College Nationals Final Rodeo (CNFR). Last year’s team, amongst other record setting performances, saw their first national...

CMU women’s team rodeo team member. competes in the barrel racing event, where they run a pattern around the obstacles. 
Wylee Mitchell has the second most total points in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Rodeo puts on a show

Dane Campbell April 22, 2024

The Maverick rodeo team put on quite the show during their annual Maverick Stampede. McKenna Clingman finished first and led the women during their overall team win while Kayden Anderson won the men’s...

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