LARAMIE, Wyo. (4/18/24) – The University of Wyoming rodeo team wraps up its 2023-24 regular season this weekend. The Cowboys and Cowgirls host the JCA Laramie River Rendezvous Friday through Sunday inside Hansen Arena.
The rodeo action begins at 6:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Sunday's competition commences at 11 a.m.
As stated, this marks the conclusion to the regular season. It's one final opportunity to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper from June 9-15.
"We have student-athletes with opportunities to make the College Finals, and this is their last opportunity to do so," head coach Seth Glause said. "It's going to be an exciting event. It's going to be exciting for our students and exciting for our fans."
Listen to head coach Seth Glause on the One Wyoming Podcast with Ryan Thorburn below.
In order to qualify for the CNFR, athletes must be ranked in the top three of Central Rocky Mountain Region in their respective event. Quite a few Cowboys and Cowgirls are in position to extend their seasons.
Bodie Mattson paces the Pokes, as he sits second in the Men's All-Around with 1,015 total points. His position includes the top spot in Tie Down Roping at 580 and, he's third in Team Roping Header at 435. John Jensen is third in Men's All-Around with 925 total points.
Wyoming has thoroughly controlled the Team Roping Header standings. Westen Mills sits atop with 525 total points, while Rio Nutter isn't far behind having accumulated a score of 460 and Mattson is third.
Kaden Berger is first in Steer Roping at 575. Teammate David Gallagher lays claim to spot No. 2 at 495.
Colton Farrow holds down third in Bareback Riding at 620. Emmit Ross is third in Bull Riding at 430, while Troupe Coors rounds out the Cowboys positioned in the top three, sitting in the No. 3 spot in Team Roping Heeler at 435.
Landry Haugen spearheads the Cowgirls' roster. She's positioned third in the Women's All-Around at 1,027.50 total points.
Wyoming is dominating in Breakaway Roping, owning the top three spots led by Jordyn McNamee at 570. Haugen and Olivia Lay are second and third at 432.5 and 402.5, respectively.
McKenna McNeill holds down the No. 2 spot in Barrel Racing at 565. Riata Day rounds out the top-three positioned Cowgirls at third in Goat Tying at 760.
"The men's team has really come on this spring, and the women's team is very strong," Glause said. "It's been an exciting season for both of them."
The Cowboys lead the Central Rocky Mountain Region team standings, boasting 4,535 total points. Gillette College and Casper College round out the top three at 4,190 and 3,715, respectively.
Gillette is positioned first in the women's team standings at 3,093.33. Wyoming is second at 2,532.50, while Laramie County Community College is third at 1,937.50.
