2025-26 (Freshman): Competed in the Mavs’ first four races, highlighted by a 52
nd place finish at the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon West Regional Championships… Was 19
th amongst Division II finishers in that event… Had placed 29
th at the Prairie State Cup to end the cup portion of the campaign… Also placed 49
th at the Southern Hills Cup and 58
th at the Desert’s Edge Cup prior to that… Competed in both spring events helping the Mavericks win both the Virtual Super Sprint Invitational and Maverick Aquathlon… Finished fourth and fifth in those respective events.
Prep: 2025 graduate of Cornerstone Christian Schools… Was the Warriors’ Cross Country/Track MVP… Won the Heart of the Warrior Award in 2024 and the Warrior Award in 2022… Received the Basketball Warrior Award in 2025 after averaging more than eight rebounds and four points per game in her 2024-25 senior season.
Personal: Plans to major in business or criminal justice… Daughter of Mike and Kimberly Arch… Has an older sister— Delaney Smith… Aspires to own her own business one day… Likes to hike, be outside, swim, play ping pong and pickleball, bake, bike, play basketball and loves to laugh.
Why I Chose CMU: “I chose CMU for the amazing opportunity to be a part of the triathlon team, as well as the academic programs they had. I also chose CMU because of the beautiful location and all the outdoor things they offer!”
