March 12, 2019
The Mesalands Community College’s Rodeo Team had a strong start to the spring season at Central Arizona College in Casa Grande, AZ. Student athletes in the rough stock events stole the show. They brought home three championship titles in bull riding and another in bareback riding.
“These were the best rodeos we’ve had in a long time,” said Matt Hughes, Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach and Faculty Member at Mesalands Community College. “The entire team was excited to compete and they felt prepared for these rodeos. They wanted to win and they did!”
Coach Hughes also stated that the Mesalands Rodeo Team currently holds the top four spots in bull riding for the Grand Canyon Region.
Central Arizona College Rodeo – March 9, 2019
Men’s Team – 3rd Place
Bareback Riding
AJ Kee (Farmington, MO) – 2nd Place
Bull Riding
Levi Gray (Dairy, OR) – 1st Place
Team Roping
Michael Lucero (Jemez Springs, NM) and Austin Williams (Brownwood, TX) – 3rd Place
Central Arizona College Rodeo – March 10, 2019
Men’s Team – 2nd Place
Bareback Riding
AJ Kee (Farmington, MO) – 2nd Place
Bull Riding
Roy Jackson (Tiller, OR) – 1st Place
Dawson Stutting (Queen Creek, AZ) – 2nd Place
Team Roping
Michael Lucero (Jemez Springs, NM) and Austin Williams (Brownwood, TX) – 6th Place
Breakaway
Macy Smith (Klamath Falls, OR) – Finished in the top 10
Goat Tying
Rebecca Darrup (Mifflinburg, PA) – Finished in the top 10
The Mesalands Rodeo Team will be returning to Arizona this weekend. They will have a rodeo at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ on March 16, 2019.
