Tucumcari, NM—On October 11 – 12, 2023, Navajo Technical University’s rodeo team competed at the 16th Annual Mesalands Community College Grand Canyon Region Intercollegiate Rodeo at the Quay County Fairgrounds.
The Navajo Technical University men’s team is placed 5th in the NIRA standings. NTU is thrilled to report that Isaiah Tom won the bareback short go for a 67-point ride and received 60 points for 1st place. Wyatt was a 79 in the long go, received 50 points, and placed 2nd in the average with a 79-point ride with another 50 points, totaling 100 points for the weekend. The women’s team is currently in 5th place with 145 points.
Our teams are gearing up for the upcoming college rodeo event at Dine’ College in Tsaile, AZ, on November 2 and 3. Navajo Technical University is proud of its Rodeo Team’s accomplishments and looks forward to continued success in the upcoming competitions.
Go Skyhawks!
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For more information, contact:
Nicole Pino
NTU Rodeo Head Coach
P: 505.387.7385 ext.1029
E: npino@navajotech.edu
