Cochise Rodeo Continues Strong Spring Season at NMSU Rodeo

Promotional graphic for Cochise College Rodeo featuring a rider competing in a rodeo event, with text reading “Cochise College Rodeo,” “New Mexico State University,” and “April 10–11, 2026.” — A rodeo promotional graphic shows a Cochise College athlete riding a goat during a rodeo event in a dirt arena. The design includes western-style elements such as a lasso graphic and bold text reading “Cochise College Rodeo,” along with “New Mexico State University” and the event dates “April 10–11, 2026.”

April 13, 2026

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The Cochise College Rodeo Team kept its momentum rolling during the New Mexico State University Rodeo, held April 10–11 in Las Cruces. Competing against top programs in the NIRA Grand Canyon Region, the Apaches once again turned in a strong performance with the women's team finishing 2nd overall and the men's team placing 3rd.

Day One – Long Go Results

Cochise athletes positioned themselves well during the opening rounds with multiple top finishes:

Tie Down Roping

Rylee McRoberts led the way with a 2nd-place finish in the long go.
Taten Erickson placed 7th, while Cason Scouten followed in 8th.

Steer Wrestling

Taten Erickson posted a strong run to finish 5th in the long go.

Goat Tying

Sealey Bottom placed in a 2nd/3rd split.
Macie Fowlie followed with a 4th/5th split.
Taylor Broderson added a 6th/7th split finish.

Breakaway Roping

Macie Fowlie placed 4th in the long go.

Team Roping

Cason Scouten finished 5th in the long go.
The team of Taten Erickson and Walker Story placed 10th.

Day Two – Short Round & Aggregate Results

Cochise competitors capitalized on their strong starts, turning in solid finishes in the final round and overall standings:

Steer Wrestling

Taten Erickson finished 2nd overall, continuing his standout spring campaign.

Goat Tying

Sealey Bottoms secured 2nd in the aggregate.
Macie Fowlie placed 4th overall, adding to the team's strong showing in the event.

Team Roping

Taten Erickson and Walker Story improved to finish 3rd overall in the aggregate.

Tie Down Roping

Cason Scouten placed 5th overall, contributing key points to the men's team standings.

Team Standings

Women's Team — 2nd Overall
Men's Team — 3rd Overall

Looking Ahead

The Cochise College Rodeo Team will look to build on its consistent performances as the NIRA Grand Canyon Region spring season continues for its final event in Prescott, AZ, April 23-25, with athletes positioning themselves for a chance to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming, this June.

Results provided courtesy of the Cochise College Rodeo Program Facebook page.