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Chuck Miner

Men's Rodeo Logan Hoff, Sports Information Coordinator

Bismarck State closes season as Great Plains reserve champion after strong finish at Cornhusker College Rodeo

Mystic men earn reserve champion title in Lincoln.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Bismarck State College wrapped up its 2026 season with another strong showing at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the men finishing second in the team standings with 775 points and reinforcing its place among the top programs in the NIRA Great Plains Region. The Mystics also finished second in the final season standings with 6,771.50 points, earning reserve champion honors for the second straight year as the 10th and final rodeo of the season brought the regional schedule to a close.

The weekend results again highlighted the depth of the Mystics' men's roster. Parker Sandstrom turned in one of Bismarck State's top performances, winning the steer wrestling average with 160 points and finishing second in the rodeo's all-around race with 290 points. Kale Hansen added another event title for the Mystics by winning tie-down roping with 180 points and closed the weekend with 280 all-around points. Will DeMontigny also delivered a winning ride for Bismarck State, taking the bareback riding average with a combined score of 180.

Bismarck State placed three of the rodeo's top all-around competitors, with Sandstrom and Hansen leading the way and DeMontigny adding 190 all-around points. Hadly Erickson contributed 170 all-around points, giving the Mystics multiple athletes near the top of the leaderboard in Lincoln. The performance fit the pattern of the full season, with Bismarck State consistently collecting points across events and staying in the regional race from start to finish.
 

"This was a great second season for the team, and I'm proud of the way they improved throughout the year and overcame adversity when it was presented to us. Can't wait to finish the season with some strong performances in Casper." - Jon Peek, Head Coach

The final standings underscored that consistency. Bismarck State's 6,771.50 season points secured second place in the Great Plains Region and another reserve champion finish, a repeat of the program's 2024-25 result. The season-long body of work now sends six Mystics athletes to the College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 14-20, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming.

CNFR Qualifiers

  • Tyler Hansen
    • Reserve Men's All Around (repeat from 2024-25)
    • Champion Tie Down Roper (repeat from 2024-25)
    • Steer Wrestling
  • Parker Sandstrom
    • Champion Steer Wrestler (repeat from 2024-25)
  • Kale Hansen
    • Reserve Tie Down Roper
  • TJ Andrews
    • Bareback Rider - 3rd place
  • Cael Hilzendeger
    • Team Roping - 3rd place
  • Daylon Danks
    • Team Roping - 3rd place

For the Mystics, the Lincoln rodeo served as both a final push and a summary of the season's strengths, steady point production, event wins and multiple athletes capable of contending in the all-around standings. With Sandstrom, Hansen, DeMontigny and Erickson all contributing at the final stop, Bismarck State heads into the national finals after another season that established the Mystics as one of the Great Plains Region's top men's programs.

 

MEN'S TEAM STANDINGS - Cornhusker College Rodeo

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Mid-Plains Community College MIDPLN 1,025.00
2. Bismarck State College BISSC 775.00
3. Dickinson State University DICKSN 250.00
4. Southeast Community College SECC 180.00
5. South Dakota State University SDSU 150.00
6. Black Hills State University BHSU 100.00
7. University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNE 90.00
8. North Dakota State University NDSU 40.00
9. Lake Area Technical College LATC 30.00
 

WOMEN'S TEAM STANDINGS - Cornhusker College Rodeo

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Dickinson State University DICKSN 415.00
2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNE 335.00
3. Black Hills State University BHSU 330.00
4. Mid-Plains Community College MIDPLN 240.00
5. South Dakota State University SDSU 75.00
6. North Dakota State University NDSU 40.00

Men's All-around

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 315.00
2. Sandstrom, Parker Jay BISSC 290.00
3. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 280.00
4. DeMontigny, Will James BISSC 190.00
5. Erickson, Hadly Bau BISSC 170.00
6. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 110.00
7. Larson, Grady Ranch BISSC 100.00
8. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 60.00

Women's All-around

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Hawkins, Carli Shea UNE 335.00
2. Rotenberger, Molly Elizabeth DICKSN 220.00
3. Maher, Maci Marisa DICKSN 195.00
3. Ohm, Laynee Marie MIDPLN 195.00

Saddle Bronc Riding

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. McAllister, Koy Creek MIDPLN 147.0
2. Froelich, Brody John Douglas DICKSN 146.0
3. Brenna, Ty Owen BISSC 69.0
4. Miller, Aidan Kiko SDSU 65.0
5. Rohrbeck, Marty Neil NDSCS 60.0
5. Skavdahl, Jadon Thane UNE 0.0
7. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 0.0
8. Jewett, Brandin James LATC 53.0

Bareback Riding

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. DeMontigny, Will James BISSC 160.0
2. Lunn, Jackson  MIDPLN 154.0
3. Ramos, Elijah Joseph BISSC 140.0
4. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 139.0
5. Andrews, Trevor Jon BISSC 135.0

Bull Riding

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Scarlavai, Trace Michael MIDPLN 60.0
2. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 0.0
3. Fry, Brock Keith MIDPLN 0.0
4. DeMontigny, Lathan Reuben NDSU 0.0

Tie Down Roping

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 19.4
2. Hilzendeger, Cael D BISSC 21.0
3. Miller, Matthew Joseph MIDPLN 22.7
4. Mavity, Luke Robert BHSU 28.8
5. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 9.3
6. Phillipps, Cooper Ray UNE 31.4

Steer Wrestling

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Sandstrom, Parker Jay BISSC 10.0
2. Haake, Kaden Tyler SECC 10.2
3. Erickson, Hadly Bau BISSC 12.2
4. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 12.7
5. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 15.6
6. Buss, Cale James SECC 5.5
7. Larson, Grady Ranch BISSC 15.7
8. DeMontigny, Will James BISSC 7.4

Team Roping Header

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Richter, Jace Christen MIDPLN 15.7
2. Thorlakson, Gracee D BISSC 18.5
3. Richter, Evan Jens MIDPLN 6.1
4. Klatt, Weston Arthur BISSC 27.3
5. Erickson, Hadly Bau BISSC 7.4
6. Zubach, Colton Ryan DICKSN 10.3
7. Mousel, Jase John SDSU 10.4

Team Roping Heeler

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 15.7
2. Sandstrom, Parker Jay BISSC 18.5
3. Hollenbeck, Jhett Hayden MIDPLN 6.1
4. Gaikowski, Seth Eugene SDSU 27.3
5. Larson, Grady Ranch BISSC 7.4
6. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 10.3
7. Mousel, Jack Davis LATC 10.4

Barrel Racing

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Reinert, Jayda Rae BHSU 29.69
2. Steele, Sierra  BHSU 30.23
3. Rotenberger, Molly Elizabeth DICKSN 30.17
4. Mavity, Kiera Kay BHSU 30.18
5. O'Daniel, Hailey Jean UNE 30.87
5. Larson, Megan Elizabeth NDSU 35.31
7. Gerlach, Samantha Shea MIDPLN 30.90
7. Fisher, Peyton Alexis UNE 35.77

Breakaway Roping

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Hawkins, Carli Shea UNE 5.1
2. Maher, Maci Marisa DICKSN 5.5
3. Ohm, Laynee Marie MIDPLN 6.1
3. Lancaster, Lynsie Ann UNE 7.0
5. Dejesus-Beaudet, Kaehu Makaala Katherine MIDPLN 6.1
6. Huff, Sofie Brooke BISSC 2.6
7. Willson, Shaylan Rose IACCC 15.7
8. Teague, Madeline Lucille IACCC 2.7
8. Barker, Bailey Jean MIDPLN 2.7

Goat Tying

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Time/Score
1. Hawkins, Carli Shea UNE 12.8
2. Rotenberger, Molly Elizabeth DICKSN 13.2
3. Ohm, Laynee Marie MIDPLN 13.7
4. Maher, Maci Marisa DICKSN 14.2
5. Laue, Josie Lee SDSU 13.8
6. Husted, Haley  BHSU 17.0
7. Fagerhaug, Raylee  BHSU 14.8
8. Cammack, Capri Lily BHSU 15.1


2025-26 FINAL SEASON STANDINGS - NIRA GREAT PLAINS REGION
 

Men's Team

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Mid-Plains Community College MIDPLN 7,971.00
2. Bismarck State College BISSC 6,771.50
3. Iowa Central Comm Coll IACCC 3,017.00
4. Dickinson State University DICKSN 2,582.00
5. Southeast Community College SECC 2,216.50
6. South Dakota State University SDSU 1,576.00
7. University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNE 1,405.00
8. Black Hills State University BHSU 765.00
9. North Dakota State University NDSU 736.00
10. Lake Area Technical College LATC 405.00
11. Mitchell Technical College MTC 394.00
12. Nebraska College of Tech. Agriculture NECTA 320.00

Women's Team

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Dickinson State University DICKSN 2,570.08
2. Black Hills State University BHSU 2,159.33
3. Mid-Plains Community College MIDPLN 1,750.00
4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNE 1,202.00
5. South Dakota State University SDSU 1,125.50
6. Bismarck State College BISSC 1,050.50
7. North Dakota State University NDSU 726.00
8. Iowa Central Comm Coll IACCC 696.00
9. Mitchell Technical College MTC 545.33
10. Nebraska College of Tech. Agriculture NECTA 190.00
11. Iowa State University IASU 85.00
12. Southeast Community College SECC 50.00

Men's All-around

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 2,380.00
2. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 1,438.00
3. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 1,434.00
4. Hilzendeger, Cael D BISSC 1,262.50
5. Sandstrom, Parker Jay BISSC 1,028.00
6. Richter, Jace Christen MIDPLN 825.00
7. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 687.00
8. Danks, Daylon Corey BISSC 630.00
9. Gukenberger, Justin Lee IACCC 575.00
10. Vesperman, Jesse Gerald IACCC 567.00
11. Cooley, Keegan Richard IACCC 540.00

Women's All-around

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Ohm, Laynee Marie MIDPLN 1,025.00
2. Rotenberger, Molly Elizabeth DICKSN 1,010.75
3. Hawkins, Carli Shea UNE 1,010.00
4. Hoier, Laney Sue SDSU 770.50
5. Maher, Maci Marisa DICKSN 610.00
6. Mavity, Kiera Kay BHSU 495.00

Saddle Bronc Riding

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. McAllister, Koy Creek MIDPLN 1,335.0
2. Froelich, Brody John Douglas DICKSN 995.0
3. Jones, Tayson Patrick DICKSN 690.0
4. Brenna, Ty Owen BISSC 676.0
5. Skavdahl, Jadon Thane UNE 435.0
6. Rohrbeck, Marty Neil NDSCS 300.0
7. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 297.0
8. Miller, Aidan Kiko SDSU 210.0
9. Jewett, Brandin James LATC 20.0

Bareback Riding

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Lunn, Jackson  MIDPLN 1,595.0
2. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 1,093.0
3. Andrews, Trevor Jon BISSC 996.0
4. Ramos, Elijah Joseph BISSC 842.0
5. DeMontigny, Will James BISSC 690.0

Bull Riding

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Scarlavai, Trace Michael MIDPLN 961.0
2. Spence, Bode James IACCC 665.0
3. Davis, Wyatt Christopher MIDPLN 405.0
4. DeMontigny, Lathan Reuben NDSU 245.0
5. Fry, Brock Keith MIDPLN 230.0
5. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 230.0
7. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 180.0
8. Twohig, Keller W SECC 147.0
9. Perdew, Danny Abel MIDPLN 120.0
10. Kelly, Koyer Wade MTC 85.0
11. Smith, Cade Aron MIDPLN 60.0
12. Ridings, Bryce Mitchell MTC 40.0

Tie Down Roping

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 880.0
2. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 696.0
3. Miller, Matthew Joseph MIDPLN 635.0
4. Mavity, Luke Robert BHSU 595.0
5. Klatt, Weston Arthur BISSC 460.0
6. Hilzendeger, Cael D BISSC 447.5
7. Carlson, Treyton Ryan IACCC 290.0
8. Phillipps, Cooper Ray UNE 280.0
9. Paulsen, Kash Kristopher SECC 251.0
10. Gukenberger, Justin Lee IACCC 215.0
11. Danks, Daylon Corey BISSC 165.0
12. Richter, Jace Christen MIDPLN 160.0
13. Jones, William Lukas IACCC 130.0
13. Andrews, Samuel James BISSC 130.0
15. Miller, Zachary Richard MIDPLN 125.0

Steer Wrestling

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Sandstrom, Parker Jay BISSC 838.0
2. Haake, Kaden Tyler SECC 515.0
3. Doggett, Dawson Lee SECC 476.0
4. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 470.0
5. Buss, Cale James SECC 420.0
6. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 392.0
7. Hilzendeger, Cael D BISSC 350.0
8. Erickson, Hadly Bau BISSC 320.0
9. Vesperman, Jesse Gerald IACCC 317.0
10. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 290.0
11. Kunkee, Dalton Ray UNE 265.0
12. Mickelson, Chance Everett NDSU 230.0
12. Cooley, Keegan Richard IACCC 230.0
14. Elliott, Clayton Wayne SECC 205.0
15. Johnston, Cayson James UNE 170.0

Team Roping Header

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Richter, Jace Christen MIDPLN 665.0
2. Frank, Colt John SDSU 662.0
3. Hilzendeger, Cael D BISSC 465.0
4. Uppena, Brady Scott UWIPV 360.0
5. Mousel, Jase John SDSU 355.0
6. Hansen, Tyler Alan BISSC 268.0
7. Vesperman, Jesse Gerald IACCC 250.0
8. Zubach, Colton Ryan DICKSN 210.0
9. Dejesus-Beaudet, Kaehu Makaala Katherine MIDPLN 190.0
10. Mason, Colton Jay IACCC 182.0
11. Richter, Evan Jens MIDPLN 180.0
12. Thorlakson, Gracee D BISSC 170.0
13. Homm, Tyrell Richard NECTA 160.0
14. Heer, Wyatt Richard IACCC 140.0
15. Braskamp, Brayden James MTC 126.0

Team Roping Heeler

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Augustiro, Kahiwa  MIDPLN 665.0
2. Frank, Trey  SDSU 662.0
3. Danks, Daylon Corey BISSC 465.0
4. Gukenberger, Justin Lee IACCC 360.0
5. Mousel, Jack Davis LATC 355.0
6. Hansen, Kale Thomas BISSC 268.0
7. Cooley, Keegan Richard IACCC 250.0
8. Higa, Eli Toshio'o Kaimipono DICKSN 210.0
9. Gaikowski, Seth Eugene SDSU 209.0
10. Fraser, Ryatt Win MIDPLN 190.0
11. Moseng, Owen William IACCC 182.0
12. Hollenbeck, Jhett Hayden MIDPLN 180.0
13. Sandstrom, Parker Jay BISSC 170.0
14. Schmidt, Dominick Lee NECTA 160.0
15. Renner, Brady  MIDPLN 140.0

Barrel Racing

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Reinert, Jayda Rae BHSU 1,145.00
2. Steele, Sierra  BHSU 513.00
3. Larson, Megan Elizabeth NDSU 400.00
4. Guty, Mika Cheyenne NDSU 311.00
5. Rotenberger, Molly Elizabeth DICKSN 285.00
6. Salverson, Addison Melva BISSC 250.00
7. Marone, Megan Marie BISSC 248.00
8. Terning, Dayna Jo SDSU 242.00
9. Cammack, Capri Lily BHSU 240.00
9. Schulner, Maezee Mae UWIEC 240.00
9. Mavity, Kiera Kay BHSU 240.00
12. Davis, Kamry Jade BHSU 230.00
13. Norstegaard, Adeline Elisabeth BHSU 229.00
14. Irving, Gabriyelle Ann BISSC 205.00
15. Millard, Breanna Jolene NECTA 190.00

Breakaway Roping

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Hoier, Laney Sue SDSU 545.0
2. Jennings, Whitney Rae MIDPLN 375.0
3. Hume, Jenna G DICKSN 367.0
4. Ohm, Emma  BHSU 290.0
5. Ohm, Laynee Marie MIDPLN 270.0
6. Barker, Bailey Jean MIDPLN 264.0
7. Hawkins, Carli Shea UNE 262.5
8. Elam, Brooklynn Nicole IACCC 242.0
9. Maher, Maci Marisa DICKSN 240.0
10. Oland, Stella Jean IACCC 236.0
11. Willson, Shaylan Rose IACCC 195.0
12. Gilbert, Molly Jo BHSU 180.0
13. Dunford, Aspen Marie BISSC 170.0
14. Witte, Caroline Kathryn BISSC 165.0
15. Ricke, Carmindee Ann IACCC 160.0

Goat Tying

Place College / Contestant College Abbreviation Total Points
1. Ohm, Laynee Marie MIDPLN 755.0
2. Hawkins, Carli Shea UNE 747.5
3. Rotenberger, Molly Elizabeth DICKSN 714.5
4. Husted, Haley  BHSU 536.0
5. Breen, Tierney  MTC 455.3
6. Maher, Maci Marisa DICKSN 370.0
7. Lancaster, Lynsie Ann UNE 332.5
8. Jones, Jaysee Jean DICKSN 328.3
9. Fagerhaug, Raylee  BHSU 265.0
10. Mavity, Kiera Kay BHSU 255.0
11. Hoier, Laney Sue SDSU 225.5
12. Redlin, Cale Ann BISSC 210.0
13. Oland, Stella Jean IACCC 150.0
14. Homelvig, Kenzie Faith BHSU 135.0
15. Hume, Jenna G DICKSN 134.0
 

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Players Mentioned

Daylon Danks

Daylon Danks

Senior
Will DeMontigny

Will DeMontigny

Freshman
Hadly Erickson

Hadly Erickson

Sophomore
Kale Hansen

Kale Hansen

Freshman
Tyler Hansen

Tyler Hansen

Senior
Cael Hilzendeger

Cael Hilzendeger

Senior
Parker Sandstrom

Parker Sandstrom

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Daylon Danks

Daylon Danks

Senior
Will DeMontigny

Will DeMontigny

Freshman
Hadly Erickson

Hadly Erickson

Sophomore
Kale Hansen

Kale Hansen

Freshman
Tyler Hansen

Tyler Hansen

Senior
Cael Hilzendeger

Cael Hilzendeger

Senior
Parker Sandstrom

Parker Sandstrom

Sophomore