GUYMON, Okla. – The final event on the Central Plains Region Circuit took place over the weekend in Guymon, and although the SWOSU Rodeo teams had a difficult time in the short round, they qualified three individuals for the 2019 College National Finals Rodeo.
Among the individuals from SWOSU who will head to Casper, Wyo., on June 9-15 to represent the Bulldogs is Regional Champion
Nathan Hatchel, who finished the regular season as the top-ranked Bull Rider in all of College Rodeo.
Shelby Lankford advanced to the CNFR in Breakaway Roping by finishing third in the Central Plains Region while
Sloan Smith heads to Casper in Team Roping as the Regional Director.
Panhandle State NIRA Rodeo
Thursday-Saturday, April 25-27
Guymon, Okla. (Hitch Pioneer Arena)
Results
Men's Team
1. Southeastern Okla., 430
2. Fort Scott CC, 370
3. Panhandle State, 330
T4. Western Okla., 200
T4. Northeastern Okla. A&M, 200
Women's Team
1. Panhandle State, 465
2. Oklahoma State, 275
3. Northwestern Okla., 190
4. Northeastern Okla. A&M, 145
8. SWOSU, 10
Event
Contestant | Long Round (Placing) | Short Round (Placing) | Aggregate
Barrel Racing
Shanna Simmons | 18.83 (7th) | 19.10 (7th) | 7th
Goat Tying
Mable McAbee | 8.8 (6th) | NT | 9th
Shelby Lankford | 9.2 (10th) | NT | 10th
Team Roping
Taylor Lagasse & Trey Hall (OPSU) | 8.1 (5/6/7th) | NT | 8th
Saddle Bronc
Nick Shenold | 78 (2/3/4th) | NS | 8/9th
