Sheridan College Rodeo Teams Shine at 2026 Eastern WY Event

The Sheridan College Rodeo Teams brought their grit and skill to the Eastern Wyoming College Rodeo in Torrington, Wyoming, held March 27-29. The Men’s Team landed in second place, while the Women’s Team grabbed third overall.

The event spotlighted some standout individual efforts. But honestly, what really shone was the teams’ collective strength and depth.

Both squads now have some momentum as they look ahead to their next challenge at Colorado State University.

Outstanding Performances by Sheridan College Men’s Rodeo Team

The Sheridan College Men’s Rodeo Team put on a show, finishing second at the rodeo. They’re now holding onto second place in the Central Rocky Mountain Region standings, just behind the University of Wyoming.

The guys had some impressive moments across different events.

Bareback Riding

Reece Reder tied for third in the first round of Bareback Riding, scoring 75 points. He got bucked off in the second round, but still managed to take tenth in the average.

Saddle Bronc Riding

Sheridan riders really took over the Saddle Bronc Riding event. They swept the top three spots, which is no small feat:

• Christopher Nelson: First in the long go with 77 points, fourth in the short go with 72, and second in the average at 149 points.
• Jake Schlattmann: Ninth in the long go (66 points), first in the short go (81.5), and third in the average with 147.5 points.
• Lonnie Dunn: Second in both the long go (75) and short go (80), finishing first in the average with 155 points.
• Jack Chase: Fourth in the long go (73), no score in the short go, and seventh in the average.

Tie-Down Roping

Tyon Arneson showed off his roping skills, taking eighth in the long go with a 12-second run. He shaved time in the short go, finishing second at 10 seconds and ending up third in the average.

Team Roping

Blaise Lange and Colby Olson worked well together in Team Roping. They placed seventh in the long go with an 8.5-second run. They didn’t get a time in the short go, but still finished eighth in the average.

Strong Showing by Sheridan College Women’s Rodeo Team

The Sheridan College Women’s Rodeo Team also made a mark, finishing third overall. That result bumped them up to fourth in the Central Rocky Mountain Region standings.

Goat Tying

Josie Johnson put together a solid effort in Goat Tying, ending up sixth overall. She ran 8.5 seconds in the long go and 10.7 in the short go, tying for seventh in both rounds.

Breakaway Roping

Ryen Sheppick really delivered in Breakaway Roping. She tied for first in the long go with a 1.9-second run, matching University of Wyoming’s Olivia Lay.

Sheppick kept it rolling, placing first in the short go with a 2.4-second run and finishing first in the average.

Brooke Billingsley also had a good showing, tying for fifth in the long go at 2.4 seconds. She finished seventh in the short go with a 20.7-second run and eighth in the average.

Coach’s Insights and Future Prospects

Coach Bobby Harris said he felt proud of both teams, pointing out their depth and talent. He thinks they’re building momentum at just the right time, and the regional standings show it.

Next up, the Sheridan College Rodeo Teams head to Colorado State University in Fort Collins from April 3-5. With their recent results, you can’t help but wonder how high they’ll climb in the regional rankings.

Conclusion

The Sheridan College Rodeo Teams showed serious grit and talent at the Eastern Wyoming College Rodeo. Their wins—both as individuals and as teams—really say a lot about their dedication to the sport.

Now, they’re gearing up for the next event at Colorado State University. The goal? Keep that momentum rolling and climb even higher in the Central Rocky Mountain Region standings.

If you want more details or the latest updates on the Sheridan College Rodeo Teams, check out the official Sheridan Media Sports page.