By CONNOR GRAY, Assistant Editor
The Northwestern rodeo teams have many standouts this year and are performing well in individual competition.
Out of 80 members, only six men and four women can receive points for team scores.
The men are currently in 9th place overall, and the women are in 7th place in the Central Plains Region. There are 13 men’s teams and 11 women’s teams in the region.
“Team-wise, we are struggling a bit, but individually, we are performing very well for men and women,” said head coach Stockton Graves.
Many of the standouts for the men’s team placed in the Top 10 in each category they competed in.
For tie-down roping, Brandon Hittle is in ninth place out of 17 competitors with a total of 80 points.
Kaden Greenfield is in 1st place in steer wrestling, with 260 points, which is 95 points ahead of 2nd place.
In team roping header, the Rangers have three in the top ten with Stan Morris and Camden Hoelting in 5th, and Jaden Trimble in 8th, with 120 and 105 points respectively.
In team roping heeler, Austin Lompe is in 5th place out of 16 with 120 points.
For the women’s events, the women have a few that are placing right now.
For breakaway roping, Hannah Zimmers is in seventh place with 115 points, and Jayden Jensen is in 15th place with 40 points.
The Rangers will be back at home for their next meet on Oct. 28 at the Woods County Fairgrounds.