The Rustler Rodeo Team hosted the Rustler Roundup Rodeo, the second of ten Regional Rodeos, this past weekend, putting on a strong showing in front of their home crowd.

"We were able to capitalize on some good draws this weekend, which assisted Eian Smith winning the Bareback Riding and Chaz Dewey splitting second in the short round," said Coach Schrock.

The team showcased several standout performances:

• Eian Smith took first place in Bareback Riding.

• Chaz Dewey split second in the short round.

• Freshman Cael Espenscheid placed third in the long round of the Team Roping. According to Coach Schrock, he would have placed no less than second in the average had his partner's horn been in the right place.

• Cole Kreikemeier had two solid Steer Wrestling runs.

• Jonah Bustad made two short rounds in a row in the Tie Down Roping, showing great promise for the future.

Coach Schrock praised the team's resilience, stating, "This team is young but keeps showing resilience; we will build off this third-place finish, fix some things, and head to Sheridan this coming weekend."