Colorado Mesa University Athletics

Prep: 2025 graduate of Coal Ridge High School… Coached by Ben Kirk and Darren Chacon… Won the 3A state title in the shot put, capping an undefeated senior season… The title was the second of her career (2023)… Recorded a throw of 40-3.25 at the state meet after setting a PR of 40-9.75 a week earlier… Also took third at the state meet in the discus throw with a PR mark of 128-6… Successfully defended the Western Slope League title in both events… Won three straight league titles in the shot put… Placed second at the state meet in the shot put and fourth in the discus throw as a junior in 2024… Won the WSL crowns in both events… Finished first in the shot put and fifth in the discus at the 2023 state championships at the end of her junior season… Was fifth in the shot put and eighth in the discus as a freshman in 2022 as a 4-time state qualifier in both events.

Personal: Is majoring in nursing… Parents are Erik Jensen, Tara Cheney, Dustin Cheney and Carrie Johnson… Has six siblings… Sister Mikayla Cheney runs cross country and track at Army West Point… Loves to be outside, enjoying hiking, fishing along the river or hanging out at the lake… Also loves to do crafts, puzzles and card games while inside and says she just “enjoys keeping busy.”

Why I Chose CMU: “I chose CMU because it not only has an outstanding nursing program but also an excellent track team, both of which I am very passionate about. I am very excited to see what CMU can help me achieve in both of those areas. The location is also close to my hometown and my friends and family but offers a new, welcoming and supportive opportunity that I am excited to become a part of.”