Cameron Hekkert
2020-2021 Masked Rider

Cameron Hekkert, a fourth-year student in the College of Arts & Sciences, will serve as the 59th Masked Rider for the 2020-21 academic year.

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Picture taken by Ashley Rodgers, Texas Tech Office of Communications & Marketing 

2021-2022 Masked Rider Tryouts

Tryout Information & Details >>

Online Applications Due - February 10
Zoom Information Session - February 11 

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Program Benefits

• Leadership Scholarship
• On-Campus Meal Plan
• Paid Uniforms & Accessories
• Out of State Tuition Waiver
• Paid Travel Expenses
• Academic Tutoring
• Big 12 Conference Experiences
• Supportive Alumni

News & Highlights

• Cody Returns to Masked Rider Program
• Midnight Matador Passes Away
• Original Masked Rider Passes Away, Legacy Lives On
• Memory of Joe Kirk Fulton
• Fearless Champion chosen as Horse Name
• Midnight Matador Retires
• Honoring Midnight Matador

Quick Facts

• Official Mascot of Texas Tech University
• Attend over 350 public appearances
• Travels over 15,000 miles per year
• Associated Press 9th Best College Mascot

2021-2022 Masked Rider Tryouts

Details & Application >>

Meet Cameron

• From Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Tech's 59th student to serve
• Senior, Sport Management Major

 Celebrating 66 Years

"No team in any bowl game ever made a more sensational entrance." - Ed Danforth, Atlanta Journal, Gator Bowl, January 1, 1954.

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Schedule an Appearance

Schedule the Masked Rider to attend your event. Appearance Requests must be made at least 14 days in advanced of event date.

Appearance Request Form

 

Help Continue A Tradition

Donate to the Texas Tech Masked Rider Endowment Fund. This endowment fund is set up to help offset the many expenses incurred by the rider each year. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Donate Online

*Search: TTU Masked Rider Support Fund

Send check to:
Masked Rider Endowment
Attn: Stephanie Rhode
Center for Campus Life
Box 45014
Lubbock, TX 79409