HAMILTON, Ont. —  Women's Curling, Maggie Fitzgerald - (Halifax, N.S.), and Men's Curling, Tyler Smith - (Sudbury, Ont.) have been crowned this week's Marauder Athletes of the Week for their excellent showings over the weekend.

Maggie Fitzgerald - (Halifax, N.S.)

McMaster Marauders curler Maggie Fitzgerald is named Athlete of the Week following a strong leadership performance at the McMaster Invitational at Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club. Despite limited lineup availability, Fitzgerald guided the Marauders to a 1–2–1 record and a third-place finish. In McMaster's opening win over York Lions, Fitzgerald delivered two clutch shots to score three points and help secure a 7–3 victory. She continued to shine in a tight matchup with the Toronto Varsity Blues, executing two precise draws in the seventh end to build a three-point lead before the game ended in a draw. Fitzgerald's shot-making, composure, and leadership anchored the weekend and highlighted her impact in high-pressure situations.

Tyler Smith - (Sudbury, Ont.)

McMaster Marauders men's curler Tyler Smith earns Athlete of the Week honours after a standout performance at the McMaster Invitational. Smith played a key role in the Marauders' 4-1 weekend, with the lone setback coming in a tightly contested men's final decided on the last shot against the Toronto Varsity Blues. Throughout the event, Smith delivered in high-pressure moments, making several crucial shots that helped McMaster control games and build momentum during an undefeated round-robin run. His consistency and shot-making were instrumental as the Marauders finished atop the standings and pushed the championship to the final stone. Smith's performance sets a strong tone heading into the Brock Invitational and the OUA championships, as McMaster continues to establish itself as a contender this season.