CASPER, Wyo. — The biggest stage in college rodeo came to a thrilling conclusion Saturday night.
The College National Finals Rodeo, held all week at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, culminated with Saturday’s championship rounds as the country’s best cowboys and cowgirls tussled against human and beast in the hunt for a national championship.
So, how did the final day go? Below are the final placements for each event following the championship rounds — along with competitors’ final recorded scores for the week — per the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s website, with those from Wyoming schools in bold:
Men’s Team Standings
- First: Clarendon College – 855.0
- Second: McNeese State University – 790.0
- Third: Texas A&M University – Commerce – 690.0
- Note: Laramie County Community College finished 50th
Women’s Team Standings
- First: University of West Alabama – 698.3
- Second: Montana State University – 593.3
- Third: University of Wyoming – 382.5
Men’s All-Around
- First: Quade D. Hiatt, West Texas A&M University – 365.0
- Second: Cole Walker, University of Tennessee-Martin – 113.3
- Third: Bode W. Spring, Montana State University – 100.0
Women’s All-Around
- First: Haiden A. Thompson, Gillette College – 180.0
- Second: Bailey L. Stuva, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College – 45.0
Saddle Bronc
- First: Quintin H. McWhorter, Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo – 302.5
- Second: Damian P. Brennan, Western Texas College – 292.5
- Third: Isaac D. Richard, McNeese State University – 210.0
Bareback Riding
- First: Weston M. Timberman, Clarendon College – 320.0
- Second: Kade P. Sonnier, McNeese State University – 210.0
- Third: Ty C. Pope, Missouri Valley College – 200.0
Bull Riding
- First: Tristen A. Hutchings, Sul Ross State University – 340.0
- Second: Dawson K. Gleaves, Weatherford College – 285.0
- Third: Caden T. Bunch, Southeastern Oklahoma State University – 180.0
- Note: Laramie County Community College’s Griffin J. Koester and Dixon T. Tattrie tied at 7th place
Tie-Down Roping
- First: Kincade C. Henry, Texas A&M University – Commerce – 340.0
- Second: Cutter C. Carpenter, Texas A&M University – Commerce – 170.0
- Third: Connor B. Atkinson, Texas A&M University – 150.0
- Note: Laramie County Community College’s Chance N. Derner placed 31st
Steer Wrestling
- First: Joshua (JT) T. Ellison, University of West Alabama – 130.0
- Second: Bradley F. Hesnor, McNeese State University – 125.0
- Third: Tyler J. Bauerle, Cisco College – 245.0
- Note: Laramie County Community College’s Bernard W. Girard tied for 41st
Team Roping
- First: Logan A. Moore, Wharton Cnty Jr. Coll, and Slade Wood, Southwest Texas Jr. Coll – 285.0
- Second: Jace R. Helton, Weatherford College, and Quade D. Hiatt, West Texas A&M Univ – 185.0
- Tied-Third: Mason D. Appleton and Nicholas C. Lovins, Western Oklahoma State College – 135.0
- Note: Laramie County Community College’s Reece P. Wadhams tied for 17th
Barrel Racing
- First: Taycie G. Matthews, University of West Alabama – 380.0
- Second: Tayla A. Moeykens, Montana State University – 315.0
- Third: Abby L. Hepper, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – 260.0
Breakaway Roping
- First: Makayla E. Farkas, West Hills College – 165.0
- Second: Kennedy M. Buckner, Blue Mountain Community College – 115.0
- Third: Samantha A. Kerns, Treasure Valley Community College – 110.0
- Note: Laramie County Community College’s Payton N. Feyder came 48th
Goat Tying
- First: Paige N. Rasmussen, Montana State University – 228.3
- Second: Madalyn S. Richards, Texas A&M University – 215.0
- Third: Kaylee C. Cormier, McNeese State University – 207.5
