Troy University Athletics
Troy Rodeo Opens Trojan Stampede
10/16/2009 3:30:00 AM | Rodeo
TROY, Ala. - The Troy University Rodeo Teams opened their home weekend event this evening. Tonight was the first night of the Trojan Stampede which will continue over the next two evenings.
According to Assistant Coach Mark Webber, the first night of the event went smooth with no hang ups. "Both teams really hung in there good" says Webber.
The Women's Rodeo come into this weekend undefeated and hoping the home atmosphere would help continue their streak. Catina Caruthers had a strong start in Goat Tying finishing the evening in second place with a time of 11.5.
The Men's teams came into this weekend hoping to build on some strong performances from the past events this season, and to improve their standings in the Ozark region. Jacoby Johns ended the night in third place in Bareback Riding.
"The evening went fairly good" says head Coach Josh Simmons, "it was a positive atmosphere and everyone came out very positive and optimistic."
Mark Webber who was also involved in the bull fighting had some success. Two of the bulls which are in the Trojan Stampede for this weekend's event will also be seeing some action in the National Rodeo in Las Vegas.
"We're using some of the top bulls down here in Troy" says Simmons.
Troy Rodeo will be back in action again Friday night at 7:00 pm in the second night of the Trojan Stampede. The whole event is FREE to Troy students who present their student I.D.
Come out and support your Trojans!
