Walla Walla, WA – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members who have earned points at a 2022-2023 NIRA-sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. They are as follows:
Aamot, Callie - Sheridan College
Allen, Chisum - Sul Ross State University
Arndt, Miranda - Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Arnold, Tessa - Weatherford College
Balsamo, Samuel - Laramie County Community College
Bang, Kelly - Dickinson State University
Barger, Eli - Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Bartholomew, Brett - University of Montana, Western
Bates, Brodie - Sheridan College
Bedke, Zoie - Idaho State University
Bjork, Nicholas - Black Hills State University
Boote, Jade - Dickinson State University
Boote, Jory - Dickinson State University
Bowen, Codie - New Mexico State University
Brennaman, Ally - Garden City Community College
Brink, Acelyn - Northeastern Junior College
Bush, Joby - Oklahoma State University
Carlson, Kenzie - South Dakota State University
Chasek, Justin - Eastern Wyoming College
Cook, Kennedy - New Mexico State University
Cornia, Kaylee - Idaho State University
Corta, Cassidy - Idaho State University
Cunningham, Lakin - Missouri Valley College
Davis, Gage - Laramie County Community College
Davis, Regan - Oklahoma State University
Day, Wacey - Northeastern Junior College
De Vries, - Jacee Oklahoma State University
Dean, Beau - Eastern New Mexico University
DeDear, Noah - Colorado Mesa University
Deere, Blaize - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Dekoster, Sydni - Idaho State University
Detweiler, Katelyn - New Mexico State University
Deveer, Kallie - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Dierks, Luke - Kansas State University
Dierks, Sage - Kansas State University
Donnelly, Riley - Black Hills State University
Dunagan, Kassidy - Laramie County Community College
Dunn, Samantha - Treasure Valley Community College
Eastop, Greeley - Eastern New Mexico University
Eddleman, Will - Sul Ross State University
Eiguren, Tayler - College of Southern Idaho
Espenson, Tyler - Weatherford College
Freeman, Samuel - Missouri Valley College
Frost, Jacelyn - Frank Phillips College
Gasperson, Cather - Weatherford College
Gatewood, Charlcie - Oklahoma State University
Goings, Matthew - University of Montana, Western
Gomes, Ethan - College of Southern Idaho
Goven, Ashlyn - New Mexico Junior College
Graft, Jacee - Frank Phillips College
Greene, Colton - Weatherford College
Greenough, Kinley - Northeastern Junior College
Griffis, Hannah - Southern Arkansas University
Groves, Kailyn - Dickinson State University
Guin, Naiya - New Mexico State University
Haas, Dane - College of Southern Idaho
Habeck, Jaycie - Black Hills State University
Hallin, Kelsey - Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Hannum, Riley - Black Hills State University
Hanson, Brooklyn - Black Hills State University
Hanson, Fallon - Hill College
Harris, Jesse - Hill College
Haverland, Hannah - University of Montana, Western
Haves, Kelsey - Southern Arkansas University
Hawkins, Carli - Oklahoma State University
Hernandez, Chilly - New Mexico State University
Hilgenkamp, Sierra - Sheridan College
Holmes, Tyrel - Frank Phillips College
Hopkins, Sydney - Southern Arkansas University
Husted, Haley - Black Hills State University
Jenkins, Jentry - Laramie County Community College
John, Faith - Sul Ross State University
Johnson, Darien - College of Southern Idaho
Johnson, Fallon - Utah State University
Johnson, Kayla - Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Johnson, Ty - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Jones, Carlie - Kansas State University
Jones, Haven - Idaho State University
Kay, Trevor - University of Montana, Western
Keaton, Callie - Oklahoma State University
Kelderman, Rachel - Black Hills State University
Kelley, Kate - Oklahoma State University
Kohl, Clare - Kansas State University
Kraft, Chanci - Black Hills State University
Kreider, Caitlyn - Eastern New Mexico University
LaBree, Heather - Dickinson State University
Lake, Caleb - NMJC
Ledesma, Avery - New Mexico State University
Leno, Tavy - University of Montana, Western
Lichte, Danielle - Oklahoma State University
Mabry, Blair - Frank Phillips College
Marchand, Krista - University of Montana, Western
Marr, Shacie - Eastern New Mexico University
Marr, Shaeden - Eastern New Mexico University
Mason, Taylor - Missouri Valley College
Massey, Bailey - Jo New Mexico State University
Mattson, Brett - Black Hills State University
Mavity, Lukas - Black Hills State University
Mayfield, Kall - Central Wyoming College
Mazurek, Aleah - Colorado Mesa University
McBride, Peter - Treasure Valley Community College
McGee, Cashae - Black Hills State University
McLeod, Logan - Frank Phillips College
Mickelson, Mylee - Idaho State University
Mitchell, Wylee - Colorado Mesa University
Montgomery, Coy - College of Southern Idaho
Montoya, Juan - New Mexico State University
Morris, Ainslee - Hill College
Morris, Lauren - Southern Arkansas University
Munoz, Landon - New Mexico State University
Neeley, Jordan - Southern Arkansas University
Nelson, Shaw - South Dakota State University
Neville, Talyn - University of Montana, Western
Norell, Kathi - Sul Ross State University
Norstrom, Will - Western Texas College
O"Day, - Sami Kansas State University
Ohm, Emma - Black Hills State University
Otto, Reid - College of Southern Idaho
Parker, Ashley - New Mexico State University
Peterson, Jayme - Black Hills State University
Pettijohn, Wade - Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Pollitt, Stran - New Mexico Junior College
Ravenscroft, Tucker - Laramie County Community College
Richardson, Summer - Black Hills State University
Richey, Brooke - University of Montana, Western
Ricke, Emma - Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Risse, Isabel - Black Hills State University
Roemer, Betsy - Missouri Valley College
Roselle, Josie - Colorado Mesa University
Russell, Kallie - Colorado Mesa University
Sabrosky, Macey - Dickinson State University
Sanborn, Sherrick - New Mexico State University
Sceirine, Jackie - University of Montana, Western
Schueneman, Sonora - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Shaw, Jakob - Idaho State University
Shaw, Wes - College of Southern Idaho
Sheehan, Kennedy - Central Wyoming College
Shipley, Houston - Coffeyville Community College
Shuckburgh, Amy - Laramie County Community College
Skiba, Victoria - South Dakota State University
Skocdopole, Chase - New Mexico Junior College
Slavin, Kiley - Garden City Community College
Smith, Elizabeth - Colorado Mesa University
Staley, Travis - Weatherford College
Steed, Raegan - College of Southern Idaho
Stephens, Wyatt - Central Wyoming College
Stewart, Jett - Weatherford College
Stokes, Cooper - Weber State University
Stroud, Kaylee - Frank Phillips College
Stuva, Colton - South Dakota State University
Sullivan, Tristan - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Talley, Katherine - Southern Arkansas University
Tattrie, Dixon - Laramie County Community College
Theobald, Sydney - Black Hills State University
Thompson, Brynn - Sheridan College
Thorsteinsson, Taiga - New Mexico Junior College
Thorstenson, Tayla - Black Hills State University
Tully, Paige - New Mexico State University
Tully, Zane - New Mexico State University
Vaith, Kail - Mitchel Technical College
Van Beizen, - Jett Central Wyoming College
VanderVoort, Alix - South Dakota State University
Veilleux, Oceane - Texas A&M University - Commerce
Verhulst, Karli - Black Hills State University
Vocu, Bo - New Mexico State University
Voss, Harlee - Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Wadsworth, Derek - Utah State University
Warr, Laken - Frank Phillips College
Watlington, Maggie - Southern Arkansas University
Webb, Lane - Weatherford College
Webster, Tanna - New Mexico State University
Weil, Addie - Texas A&M University - Commerce
White, Jackie - Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Williams, Kade - Oklahoma State University
Williams, Lexey - Southern Arkansas University
Witter, Mikayla - University of Montana, Western
Woolstenhulme, Paden - Utah State University
Workinger, Shealyn - Treasure Valley Community College
Wycherley, Drake - Weber State University
Yancy, Mason - Treasure Valley Community College
Ybarra, Meason - New Mexico State University
Yeager, Garret - University of Montana, Western
Zimmerman, Colton - Eastern Wyoming College
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Trinity Valley Expo Fair & Rodeo $100,000.00 National Collegiate Champion Shootout
September 8, 2023
LIBERTY, Texas - Trinity Valley Expo in Liberty, TX is excited to announce the inaugural National Collegiate Champion Shootout, presented by TVE Fair and Rodeo and sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The event will take place on October 18-21, 2023, at the Trinity Valley Expo in Liberty, TX, and will feature top-performing collegiate rodeo athletes from each region in the country.
The Collegiate Champion Shootout is an invitational style event that will award $100,000 in prize money. The event will feature the top 2 college athletes in each event from around the nation, by NIRA Region and will showcase action in the standard NIRA events including Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, and Goat Tying.
Overview:
Entry fees are $250
$100,000 TotalPayout (*$14,000 goes to Champ & Reserve Champ Regions)
Regional Funding/Scholarships for Champion & Reserve Champion Men’s & Women’s Region Teams
1st Men's Region - $4200
1st Women’s Region - $4200
2nd Men's Region - $2800
2nd Women’s Region - $2800
Each “Team” consists of all contestants from a Region (*except in cases of replacements for & from different regions)
Format:
Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Tie Down, Steer Wrestling, TeamRoping, Break Away, Barrel Race and Goat Tying
Top 2 from each of 11 regions invited in each of 9 disciplines.
Invitation extended at College National Finals Rodeo
Top 2 based on final regional standings and CNFR placings
To fill all spots: Drop down to no more than 5th place in 2022-23 standings if unavailable due to eligibility, graduated, not an NIRA member or cannot attend
If spots are still not filled: Remaining spots shall be filled with contestants starting geographically closest to Liberty, TX and then outward
Entries will open/close in September of 2023 (Date TBD)
Must be in good standing and eligible with the NIRA at the time of entries
October 18-20, 2023
Round One - One head go-round (Random Position Draw)
