Southeastern excelled at the SWOSU Rodeo, securing five event championships, with the women鈥檚 team winning the overall title and the men placing fourth. Key individual performances included Guage McBride winning bareback riding, Blake Carter dominating in tie down roping, and Waylon Buquoi clinching the bull riding title. Lauren Weller led the women's efforts in goat tying, earning top finishes throughout the competition.

By the Numbers
  • Guage McBride scored 80.5 in the bareback riding finals, winning both the round and the average.
  • Blake Carter tied in 9.1 seconds to win both the first round and the finals in tie down roping.
  • Waylon Buquoi achieved scores of 77 and 81 in bull riding across two rounds, securing both round wins and the average title.
State of Play
  • The women's team is currently ranked second in the region standings after their performance.
  • On the men's side, the team also ranks second in the regional standings.
  • Emma Ricke holds second place in the regional rankings for all-around competitors.
What's Next

The Southeastern rodeo team aims to maintain their strong regional performance in upcoming competitions, focusing on improving individual rankings and team standings. Competitors will seek to solidify their positions ahead of the final qualifying events leading to the championship series.

Bottom Line

Southeastern's impressive showing at the SWOSU Rodeo not only highlights individual talent but also signifies a strong team dynamic, positioning them well for future competitions. Their continued ascent in regional standings sets up an exciting race for the championships.