Six student-athletes from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) track and field teams garnered RMAC All-Academic First Team honors, celebrating academic excellence alongside athletic achievement. Notably, seniors Dillon Arvayo, Kyle Demos, and Michael Roberts were recognized for the men's team, and junior Emma Montoya, senior Brooke Peterson, and junior Krissie Sanders represented the women's team. The awards highlight the balance between academics and athletics within the RMAC, and UCCS also saw 55 student-athletes make the Honor Roll, showcasing the overall academic strength of the program.

By the Numbers
  • 61 student-athletes from UCCS earned RMAC recognition.
  • UCCS had six athletes on the RMAC All-Academic First Team.
State of Play
  • Senior Dillon Arvayo improved his heptathlon personal best by over 250 points this season.
  • Emma Montoya qualified for the NCAA DII Indoor Championships for the first time in her career.
What's Next

As UCCS wraps up its indoor season, athletes will aim to build upon their successes in future competitions and maintain their academic excellence, which is key for continued recognition in the RMAC and beyond.

Bottom Line

The impressive performance of UCCS track and field athletes both on the track and in the classroom highlights the importance of a dual-focus approach in collegiate sports, setting a standard for future student-athletes.