Lancer Rodeo Competes at Final Rodeo of the Fall

By: Chloe Faus
EWC Student

Last weekend, the EWC Lancers traveled to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the fifth and final College Rodeo of the fall season.

In Saddle Bronc Riding, Trey Shadlock scored 79 points in the long round to place 5th and advance to the short round. Shadlock had tough luck in the short round but remains 6th overall in the regional standings.

In Tie Down Roping, Cazen Coffman posted a 9.8-second run in the long round to place 3rd and advance to the short round. Coffman finished 9th in the short round and 9th in the average.

In Steer Wrestling, Rope Reis recorded an 11.3-second run to place 9th in the long round, while Walker West posted a 12.0-second run to place 10th. Reis finished 7th in the average, and West finished 8th.

In Team Roping, Joe Curuchett heeled for Hays Espenschel of Gillette College, and the pair posted a 9.2-second run to place 7th/8th in the long round. They returned in the short round with a 12.5-second run, placing 3rd in the round and finishing 3rd in the average. Cameron Capshaw is currently sitting 4th overall in the regional standings as a header. Clay Stevens and Rope Reis also competed in the event, recording an 11.4-second run to place 9th/10th in the long round.

In Barrel Racing, Tayler Johnstone had another strong weekend. She posted a

16.68-second run to place 2nd in the long round. Johnstone followed that performance with a 16.53-second run in the short round to place 3rd. She finished 3rd in the average and is currently sitting 10th overall in the regional standings.

With the fall season complete, the Lancers will return to competition in the spring with their sights set on the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming. At the conclusion of the spring season, the top three competitors in each event will qualify for the CNFR.

Photo Credit: BG Gauck Photos

A cowgirl in a cowboy hat and vest riding a horse around a blue and yellow barrel during a barrel racing competition.