Vierstra Wraps Up CNFR

South Plains College freshman Cassie Vierstra (Twin Falls, ID) wrapped up the third round of the goat tying competition at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming Friday with a 30th place performance.

There were 47 competitors from colleges and universities around North America at the CNFR.

Vierstra, who was the Southwest Region Champion in goat tying, had a time of 8.3 seconds during Friday night's competition. Friday's top time was 6.2 seconds.

During Monday's first round, Vierstra finished 33rd with a time of 11.0 seconds. Tuesday, she placed 38th in round two with a time of 11.1 seconds.