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Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint NM 87313

Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644

 

Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle AZ, 86503
Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700

 

Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 1203, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596

 

Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580, Kirtland, NM 87417
Phone: 505.609.5020/5017

 

Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: 505.782.6010

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Navajo Technical University Rodeo Team’s all-around cowboy Rooster Yazzie and coach Nicole Pino are excited about the 2022 spring rodeo season. The Coyote Canyon steer wrestler won the event at the University of Arizona Rodeo in Tucson, AZ.

Crownpoint, NM – On March 5, 2022, The Navajo Technical University Rodeo Team travelled to Tucson, AZ to compete at the University of Arizona for their rodeo season opener. The Grand Canyon Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) held its first event of the year that gathered athletes from its eight university and college alignment. The competition proved that NTU is among top contenders with Rooster Yazzie of Coyote Canyon, NM garnering top honors in the steer wrestling event. The Skyhawk men also earned 324.5 points as a team and third place at the event.

“There were some good performances from the team, but of course we must continue improving and preparing for the next show,” said Nicole Pino, Head Coach of NTU Rodeo Team, as she discussed how the team worked together to motive and assist one another during the rodeo. “We are staying positive and looking forward to our upcoming show in Casa Grande, Arizona.”

The winner of the steer wrestling event at the U of A rodeo, Rooster Yazzie, put his steer down in 5.1 seconds to earn 145 points and a trophy buckle. The win moved him into third place of the steer wrestling rankings with 273 points and eight points ahead of teammate Matthew Jodie. Mr. Yazzie also competes in the tie-down roping and collected 32 points for the event. The all-around athlete is currently earning his certificate with NTU’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Heavy Equipment Program and is focused on completing his studies and representing the university with the best of intentions.

“It’s always a great feeling to be in the winner’s circle and it’s even more exciting at this level, but I can’t let that allow me to slow my pace.” said Mr. Yazzie about his win among top college athletes in the region. “It’s important for me to stay focused on my studies and practice, I always trust the outcome will be positive-like winning.”

At the event, Hiyo Yazzie contributed 147.5 points towards the NTU team rankings with fourth place in steer wrestling and fifth place for tie-down roping. Currently, he is ranked second with 209 points in the tie-down roping, 11th as a healer in team roping, and 10th place for steer wrestling. NTU athletes, Matthew Jodie did not earn any points in steer wrestling, and bullrider Milton James was unable to make a successful ride. NTU women’s team, Labelle LeFrance and Kyra Capitan competed in goat tying and breakaway roping respectively but did not earn points.

The Skyhawk men’s rodeo team are currently in fourth place in the Grand Canyon Region with 1107. 50 points behind Mesalands Community College 3rd, New Mexico State University 2nd, and leaders Central Arizona College. The NTU rodeo team is seeking student athletes who want to earn a certificate or degree while competing at the collegiate level. For more information contact head coach Nicole Pino at npino@navajotech.eu

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Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint, NM 87313

Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644


Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle, AZ 86503

Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700


Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 848, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514

Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596


Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 609-5020/5017
(Located off of Highway 64 next to Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland, NM)


Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327

Phone: 505.782.6010

 

 

 

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