LEVELLAND, Texas - The South Plains College rodeo teams will begin competition in Big Spring at 5:30 p.m. when the Howard College rodeo begins this evening and have several cowboys and cowgirls competing in the first slack.
Ben Ramey is currently fifth in the standings in the steer wrestling competition and will need a good mark tonight to get back into contention for a berth to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in June. Ramey has earned 310 points during the season and is 40 behind third place. The CNFR takes the top three in each event.
Other South Plains College athletes ranked in the top 15 are Coltin Jamieson in bareback riding and Jay T. Pettitt in bull riding. Jamieson ranks 11th, while Pettitt is tied for 15th and both compete in tomorrow's performance at 7 p.m.
The Howard College rodeo in Big Spring marks the ninth of 10 competitions for the Texan and Lady Texan rodeo teams.
Slack Thursday 5:30PM
Blake Gagnon Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling
Ben Ramey Steer Wrestling
Gagnon, Menefee Team Roping
Rachel Bergstrom Barrel Racing
Shiloh Hadley Breakaway Roping
Schelli White Breakaway Roping
Katie Vierstra Breakaway Roping
Coby Auclair Breakaway Roping
Kelli Kindig Goat Tying
Slack Friday 9AM
Ramey, C. Pettitt Team Roping
Auclair Team Roping
Willick, Daugherty Team Roping
Clara McBane Barrel Racing
Schelli White Barrel Racing
Courtney Conklin Barrel Racing
Carley Richardson Barrel Racing
1st Performance Friday 7PM
Coltin Jamieson Bareback Riding
Jay T. Pettitt Bull Riding
Clay Pettitt Bull Riding
Asa Daugherty Calf Roping
Laramie Wing Breakaway Roping
Katie Vierstra Goat Tying
Slack Saturday 9AM
Teanna Matchett Barrel Racing
Jessica Wahlert Barrel Racing
Laramie Stewart Barrel Racing
Coby Auclair Barrel Racing
Courtney Conklin Breakaway Roping
Carley Richardson Breakaway Roping
Kelli Kindig Breakaway Roping
Laramie Wing Goat Tying
Schelli White Goat Tying
