MPCC Men’s rodeo team dominates at Mystic Stampede

Mandan, N.D. – The Mid-Plains Community College rodeo teams headed north last weekend to compete in the Mystic Stampede, hosted by Bismarck State College.

The MPCC men’s team rode to the top of the standings, earning 615 points to claim the team title. Bismarck State finished second with 515 points. The women’s team placed seventh in the team standings.

Kahiwa Augustiro continued his standout season, finishing second in the men’s all around and further proving why he currently sits No. 1 in the nation. Augustiro earned points in four events, placing fourth in bareback riding, third in bull riding, second in steer wrestling and eighth in team roping alongside Laysha Cottrell.

MPCC also swept the bull riding podium. Wyatt Davis, ranked No. 1 in the Great Plains Region and No. 2 nationally, captured the event title with 159 points. Brock Fry followed in second with 143 points, while Augustiro rounded out the MPCC sweep in third.

MPCC also took the top spot in team roping, with Evan Richter and Colton Kehano putting together the winning run. Teammates Blake Lancaster and Levi Wood added another top-five finish, placing fourth.

The men continued to rack up points in steer wrestling, with Augustiro finishing second, Serge Campbell third and Aiden “Buzzy” Augustiro fifth. Wyatt Lumbrezer added a fourth-place finish in tie-down roping, while Taylor Drueke placed sixth.

The MPCC rodeo teams will close out the fall season Oct. 9-10 at the Iowa Central Community College rodeo in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Bareback Riding
4. Kahiwa Augustiro

Bull Riding
1. Wyatt Davis
2. Brock Fry
3. Kahiwa Augustiro

Tie Down Roping
4. Wyatt Lumbrezer
6. Taylor Drueke

Steer Wrestling
2. Kahiwa Augustiro
3. Serge Campbell
5. Aiden Buzzy Augustiro

Team Roping
1. Evan Richter & Colton Kehano
4. Blake Lancaster & Levi Wood
7. Heston Fay & Taylor Drueke
8. Laysha Cottrell & Kahiwa Augustiro

Cutline: MPCC’s Wyatt Davis rides during the recent MPCC Stampede in Sutherland. Davis is the No. 1 ranked bull rider in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.