HARRISON, Ark. – The University of West Alabama wranglers competed in the North Arkansas College rodeo, where the women placed second with 382.5 points with Natasha Parker and Cristi Heisman qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo.

Natasha Parker won the breakaway roping for the Ozark Region again this year. Cristi Heisman won third in the region in the goat tying.

“We had two qualify for the CNFR,” head coach Chad Phipps said. “The women made a strong run in the last rodeo, but fell a few points shy of the team qualifying for the CNFR.  We had a good year with a great learning experience in and out of the arena.”

On the men’s side, Alex made the short round in the calf roping, as Daniel Poole won second in the bull riding.

“Alex had some tough luck. Only two bull riders made the whistle, so they jackpotted the short round and Daniel Poole won second,” said Phipps. “I’m really proud of Daniel. He has made a huge turn around this semester and going to be hard to beat come next year. I’m looking for huge things from him in the future.”

The CNFR is June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo. at the Casper Events Center.