🔔 Rodeo Season Heats Up: Pokes Set for Riverton Showdown

The University of Wyoming rodeo teams roll into Riverton this week with one goal—prove why they’re the class of the Central Rocky Mountain Region. The Central Wyoming College Rodeo (Sept. 19-21) is the next stop on the fall schedule, and both the Cowboy and Cowgirl squads are carrying serious momentum.

🐎 Men’s Team: Depth and Dominance

Head coach Seth Glause has the Pokes men sitting on top of the regional standings, and they’ll arrive in Riverton with a deep lineup capable of scoring across every event.

• Jacob Wang is the defending region champ in steer wrestling and a threat to bulldog his way to another buckle.

• Troupe Coors and Rio Nutter headline a loaded roping crew that can rack up points fast.

• In the rough stock, Dixon Tattrie and Malcolm Heathershaw give UW muscle in both bronc riding and bull riding.

This isn’t a team built around one superstar—it’s a roster stacked with guys who can all punch their ticket to the CNFR.

🐄 Cowgirls Look to Keep the Edge

On the women’s side, the Cowgirls are defending their spot at the top of the standings. Landry Haugen, last year’s breakaway champ, is back in action, while Josie Mousel brings consistency in goat tying. Add in the speed and grit from the barrel racing lineup, and this UW squad has the horsepower to stay ahead of challengers like Gillette and Sheridan.

⚔️ Rivals in the Arena

Don’t expect Central Wyoming College to roll over on their home dirt. The Rustlers have big names—Jace Mayfield (steer wrestling, tie-down, all-around) and Brahmer Gaehring (bull riding)—both CNFR qualifiers who will make sure UW has to fight for every point. Gillette College also remains a thorn in the Cowgirls’ side.

🎯 What’s at Stake

The season’s still young, but early points matter. A strong showing in Riverton can give Wyoming even more breathing room in the standings and build the kind of confidence that carries into spring. For the Cowboys and Cowgirls, it’s about setting the tone: this is our region, and every school lining up in Riverton knows it.

📢 Fan Takeaway

If you’re making the trip to Riverton, expect fireworks. UW’s balance and depth should put them in position to walk away with team titles on both sides, but Central and Gillette will bring their best. Either way, the Brown and Gold will be in the middle of every big moment.

Prediction: Cowboys and Cowgirls both leave Riverton with another win—and more proof that Wyoming rodeo is built different

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