University of Wyoming saddle bronc rider Traven Sharon, of Ordway, Colo., marked 82 points during Thursday’s College National Finals Rodeo performance -- the second-best score with one night of competition left. His three-head score of 235.25 points sends him to Saturday’s championship round at Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center. (Andrew Towne/Casper Star-Tribune Photo) Growing up in Ordway, Colo., the Sharon brothers always competed hard against each other in everything. There was

Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com Are you ready? The CNFR kicks off this Sunday, and the University of Wyoming Rodeo Team is bringing 16 qualifiers to the Casper Events Center. You can buy tickets here. Casper, Wyoming | June 14-20, 2026 Sunday, June 14 1:00 PM - Bulls & Broncs Matinee Traven Sharon - Saddle Bronc Riding Colton Farrow - Bareback Riding Aidan Sawyer - Bull Riding Josie Mousel - Breakaway Roping Olivia Lay - Breakaway Roping Article Continues Below Article

Individual photos courtesy of UW Rodeo The University of Wyoming Rodeo team will be well represented at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), sending 16 Cowboys and Cowgirls to compete on college rodeo's biggest stage. The week-long championship runs June 14-20 at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming, bringing together the nation's top collegiate rodeo athletes. Wyoming enters the CNFR after another strong season in the Central Rocky Mountain Region, with qual