MPCC Stampede moves to Sutherland Rodeo Arena, Sept. 17–19

The Mid-Plains Community College Stampede will thunder into the Sutherland Rodeo Arena Sept. 17-19.

Contestants will vie for championship buckles in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, goat tying and barrel racing.

Sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the Stampede is a qualifying event, meaning any points contestants earn at the competition will count toward an end-of-year shot at the College National Finals Rodeo.

Under the leadership of three-time consecutive Great Plains Region Coach of the Year Aukai Kaai, the Stampede has claimed Great Plains Region Rodeo of the Year honors four times in the past six years.

Stock will be provided by Phillips Rodeo Company and Family based out of Elwood, and the announcer will be Caleb Dorenkamp, of Holly, Colo.

The Sept. 17 performance will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by slack - the overflow of events from the main rodeo. Sept. 18-9, slack will start at 9 a.m., and the main performances will be at 7 p.m.