CASPER, Wyo. - The members of the Dickinson State rodeo team were unable to advance into Saturday's short go of the College National Finals Rodeo.
Barrel racer Jami Derflinger ended up with the 15th-fastest average (44.34 seconds), but only the top 12 advanced to the short go, which was won by Texas A&M's Hailey Kinsel in 14.06 seconds.
And bareback rider Tate Schwagler posted scores of 62.5, 74 and 59 in his three attempts, but his average of 195.5 points landed him 17th overall and outside of the top 12. Lane McGehee of Sam Houston State University walked away as the champion with a final ride of 79.5 points and an average of 314 points.
Dickinson State's Jordan Hunt did not record a qualifying ride in any of his three attempts in the saddle bronc riding last week. The saddle bronc riding was eventually won by Preston Burr of New Mexico Junior College with a final ride of 74.
A full list of 2017 champions is listed below:
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Bareback - Lane McGehee, Sam Houston State University, 314 points
Tie-Down Roping - Reid Zapalac, Tarleton State University, 36.7 seconds
Breakaway Roping - Loni Lester, Sam Houston State University, 10.9 seconds
Saddle Bronc Riding - Preston Burr, New Mexico Junior College, 284 points
Steer Wrestling - Denver Berry, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 19.8 seconds
Goat Tying - Tawny Barry, Eastern New Mexico University, 26.1 seconds
Team Roping - (header) Cole Wheeler & (heeler) Wesley Thorp, Texas Tech University, 25.2 seconds
Barrel Racing - Hailey Kinsel, Texas A&M University, 57.89
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Bull Riding - Cole Melancon, Hill College, 161.5 points
Men's All-Around - Cole Frey, McNeese State University, 243 points
Women's All-Around - Loni Lester, Sam Houston State University, 340 points
Men's Team - Panhandle State University, 827.5 points
Women's Team - Sam Houston State University, 425 points
Men's Rookie - Lane McGehee, Sam Houston State University, 350 points
Women's Rookie - Rickie Engesser, Gillette College, 210 points
