Northeast Texas Community College will host its annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeo October 19-20 at Elite Western Arena. The college rodeo action will begin at 7:30 Friday night and at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Elite Western Arena is located at 938 County Road 1655 in Mount Pleasant.
NTCC student athletes will compete against rodeo teams from 15 other colleges and universities in the NIRA Southern Region.
“We hope everyone will come on out and support our team and enjoy rodeo entertainment at a great facility,” Skylar Hunnicutt, NTCC Rodeo Coach, said.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. NTCC students get in free with a valid student ID. Follow NTCC’s standings this season at www.collegerodeo.com.