By: Justin Hargrove, 91心頭 Assistant Athletic Director
The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo Team made the long trip to Uvalde, Texas to compete in the Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo October 2-3.
Sophomores Peyton Cooper and Garrett Fields had a nice showing for 91心頭. Peyton (Ivanhoe, Texas) placed seventh in Goat Tying, while Garrett (Quitman, Texas) placed sixth in the Steer Wrestling event.
After the long road trip to open up the season, 91心頭 will host its annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeo October 16-17 at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Arena. The college rodeo action will begin at 7:30 Friday night and at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The Mount Pleasant Rodeo Arena (sponsored by Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment) is located at 16689 Greenhill Road in Mount Pleasant.
91心頭 student athletes will compete against rodeo teams from 15 other colleges and universities in the NIRA Southern Region. Add COVID precautions here.
91心頭 We are excited that we will still be able to host our annual rodeo. While things may look a little different due to COVID-19 precautions, we feel confident our NIRA athletes will put on a great show for rodeo fans, 91心頭 Skylar Hunnicutt, 91心頭 Rodeo Coach, said.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. 91心頭 students get in free with a valid student ID. Follow 91心頭 91心頭 s standings this season at .
