MANDAN, N.D. – The Bismarck State College rodeo teams gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about over the weekend, sweeping both the men's and women's team titles at the Mystic Stampede held Friday and Saturday at Dale Pahlke Arena at the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Rodeo Grounds in Mandan.
The victory marked one of the most dominant performances of the season for the Mystics, who finished first in both the men's and women's team standings and claimed three of the top four all-around honors.
All-Around Excellence
On the men's side, Cael Hilzendeger captured the Men's All-Around Championship, edging teammate Kale Hansen, who earned Reserve Champion honors. Daylon Danks rounded out the top three to complete a Mystic sweep of the all-around leaderboard.
For the women, Addison Salverson earned Reserve Champion All-Around, capping another strong weekend that included top-five finishes in multiple events.
Men's Team Dominance
Bismarck State's depth showed across every event.
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Kale Hansen led the way with a first-place finish in Tie Down Roping, while also placing eighth in Steer Wrestling.
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Tyler Hansen and Weston Klatt followed with third- and fourth-place runs in Tie Down, and Danks and Grady Larson finished eighth and ninth to give BSC five riders inside the top 10.
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Hilzendeger and Danks teamed up for a second-place finish in Team Roping, further solidifying their all-around standings.
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In Steer Wrestling, Parker Sandstrom took second, Hilzendeger was fourth, Larson sixth, and Kale Hansen eighth, giving BSC four placings in the top 10.
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Trevor Andrews and Elijah Ramos placed third and fourth in Bareback Riding to add key points.
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Ty Brenna added a sixth-place finish in Saddle Bronc Riding, rounding out a near-complete showing for the men's side.
Women's Team Rides Strong
The Mystic women were equally impressive, combining consistency and scoring depth to secure the top team finish.
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Addison Salverson placed third in Breakaway Roping and fifth in Barrel Racing, her performances helping her lock down Reserve All-Around honors.
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Megan Marone led BSC in the barrels with a second-place finish, while Gabi Irving followed in fourth to give BSC three top-five finishers.
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Cale Redlin added an eighth-place finish in Goat Tying to round out the team's scoring.
Program Momentum Builds
Head coach Jon Peek praised the collective effort that pushed both teams to the top.
"To win both team titles at home, against strong competition, shows the hard work these student-athletes have been putting in," Peek said. "Every point mattered, and everyone contributed."
The Mystic Stampede marked the first time this season that both BSC teams have finished atop the standings in the same rodeo, a significant milestone for a program that continues to climb the regional rankings.
Bismarck State will return to action next weekend when the Mystics travel to Fort Dodge, Iowa, for the Triton Stampede, the final fall event of the Great Plains Region schedule. The rodeo is hosted by Iowa Central Community College and will take place on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, with slack set for 9 a.m. and evening performances set for 6 p.m. both days. The Triton Stampede takes place at Webster County Fairgrounds, located at 22770 Old Hwy 169 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Check the rodeo schedule for updates and live coverage links for the upcoming rodeo.
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