Posted: Mar 05, 2026
Head Coach Dean Finnerty and Assistant Coach Vickie Segelke are proud of the team's accomplishments so far. LCCC is currently winning three events, supported by focused and high-quality practices. Coach Finnerty is thrilled with the team's progress and excited for the upcoming season.
Coach Segelke is especially energized about the women's events, noting strong performances in breakaway roping, barrel racing, and goat tying. She believes the women's team is poised for standout runs this spring.
Central Rocky Mountain Region – Spring 2026 NIRA Rodeo Schedule
• March 20–22, 2026 – Gillette College Rodeo
• March 27–29, 2026 – Eastern Wyoming College Rodeo
• April 3–5, 2026 – Colorado State University Rodeo
• April 17–19, 2026 – Casper College Rodeo
• April 24–26, 2026 – University of Wyoming Rodeo
LCCC Standouts in the Regional Standings
LCCC is well-represented in the official NIRA Central Rocky Mountain Region standings. The men's team sits 6th overall with 1,120 points, while the women's team holds an impressive 3rd place with 800 points.
Individual Standouts:
• Rayna Lynn Billingsley – 3rd in Women's All-Around
• Gage James David Hillis – 2nd in Bull Riding with 100 points
• Rhett Carter Tattrie – 11th in Bareback Riding with 55 points
• Sydney Odekoven 1st in barrel racing with 335 points
• Rayna Billingsley 1st in breakaway with 340 points
Looking Ahead
With strong leadership, dedicated athletes, and a full spring schedule, the Golden Eagles are ready for another successful season. Coaches Finnerty and Segelke are excited to see the momentum continue and are confident the team will shine throughout the spring competition.