Montana Bobcats Saddle Up For Big Week In Wyoming

It appears that Wyoming will be experiencing a small invasion from Montana next week.

16 Bobcats from Montana have descended upon Casper, Wyoming, gearing up for what is sure to be an exciting time.

Bobcats Continue Their Big Sky Rodeo Dominance

We're, of course, talking about the Montana State University Bobcats and not real bobcats.

So why are these 16 MSU students traveling to Wyoming? To take part in the College National Finals Rodeo from June 15th-21st.

For the second year running, both the boys' and girls' rodeo teams were the Big Sky Conference rodeo champs, and this year are sending 9 men and 7 women.

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Here is who is going and what event they are competing in. First up, the women.

  • Sydney Berquist – breakaway roping.
  • Shantell Brewer – barrel racing.
  • Faith Marshall – goat tying.
  • Michaela McCormick – breakaway roping, goat tying, all-around.
  • Anneliese McCurry – barrel racing.
  • Ella Moedl – breakaway roping.
  • Haven Wolstein – breakaway roping, goat tying, all-around.

Now for the 9 men competing.

  • Holden Atkinson – bull riding, all-around.
  • Monte Bailey – saddle bronc riding.
  • Cole Detton – steer wrestling.
  • Mitch Detton – steer wrestling, tie-down roping.
  • Cole Gerhardt – bareback riding, steer wrestling.
  • Wyatt Jensen – tie-down roping, team roping, all-around.
  • Mike Nannini – steer wrestling.
  • Wes Shaw – bareback riding, steer wrestling.
  • Hayden Taylor – team roping.

For those unable to travel to Casper to cheer the MSU rodeo team on in person, you can stream the College National Finals Rodeo on ESPN3, ESPN+, and the ESPN app, but a subscription will be required.

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College National Finals Rodeo-Saturday

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Gallery Credit: Frank Gambino