Steer wrestler and Elwood, Nebraska native Kaden Wooters is making his second trip to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. This time, however, he will be representing the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Wooters’ first qualification in the steer wrestling came last year during his…
The Nebraska Junior High Rodeo Association is gearing up for its state finals this Thursday and Friday, May 16-17. Student athletes from across the state will compete in Albion in 13 different events. At the junior high level, some events are modified to ensure athletes are given a chance to…
Mid Plains Community College rodeo athlete Whitney Jennings had a stellar freshman season, punching her ticket to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. The Seneca, Nebraska native placed third in the Great Plains Region in the breakaway roping to secure her spot. Though this will be…
Competitor, coach, and contractor are just a few hats third-generation cowgirl Micah Barnes wears. From qualifying for the American in the breakaway roping, to serving as an assistant coach for the storied Cal Poly rodeo team, to carrying on her family's legacy through Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Micah Barnes has truly…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend in Madison. Here are results from both days of rodeo, per the NEHSRA: Day 1: Saturday, May 11th Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time2351Johnston, Cayson - Stapleton NE11.7204002Leach, Colton - Dunning NE13.5702083Sortum, Emmett - Taylor NE13.7503084Lantis, JT - Hershey NE15.7104225Schrunk, Kaddo -…
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Mid Plains…
Athletes in the Great Plains Region wrapped up their regular season last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. The top three year-end finishers in each event will represent their schools at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. Here is a complete list of CNFR…
The regular season of college rodeo wrapped up last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. Among the excitement of College National Finals Rodeo qualifications, the Great Plains Region bestowed honors on members and coaches within the region. Mid-Plains Community College's Aukai Kaai was named Coach of the Year,…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend in Burwell. Here are results from both days of rodeo, per the NEHSRA: Day 1: Saturday, May 4th Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time189C1Kirchmann, Colton - Ashland NE45.0002582Wright, Colter - Burwell NE43.0004313Fanning, Jess - Benkelman NE42.000188C4Krysl, Tate - Oneill NE41.000362C5Arensdorf, Bladen -…
Ty Ferrell is one of four bachelor's featured on this season of Fox's hit TV show, Farmer Wants A Wife. He is also a team roper, a rodeo photographer, and a proud dad to his daughter, Lennon. Listen as he shares about his passion for the western world and gives…
