By Scout Nelson
A team from CK Cattle/Hyer & Son Cattle Co. of Erie and Fort Scott claimed the championship at the Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo (KCRR) held in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. The victory secured the team’s place among the top ranch rodeo competitors in the state.
The winning team consisted of Calvin Kendall, Cody Kendall, Caden Kendall, Bronc Kieffer, Coy Hyer, and Logan Delinte. Their strong performance across multiple events helped them earn the championship title.
The team also received individual honors during the competition. Bronc Kieffer was named Top Hand, while Casas Hickory Cat, owned by Cody Kendall, earned recognition as the Top Horse.
JH Cattle/Ohm Ranch of Alva, Oklahoma, finished in second place. Team members included Jeff Heaton, Jantz Heaton, Wyatt VanOrsdol, Tim Ohm, and Brandon Little.
Third place went to B&W Cattle/Gibbs Cattle of Butler, Missouri, and Junction City, Kansas. The team featured Chase Gibbs, Ty Swiler, Kolby Boos, Tucker Madison, and Garret Cole.
With the KCRR championship victory, CK Cattle/Hyer & Son Cattle Co. qualified for the World Championship Ranch Rodeo, scheduled for November 11-15 in Amarillo, Texas. The event brings together top ranch rodeo teams from across the country.
Additional Kansas teams earning qualification for the world championship include Lonesome Pine Ranch of Cedar Point and Rocking P Cattle of Latham. Their participation will provide strong representation for Kansas at the national competition.
The Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo highlights the skills used in everyday ranch operations, including horsemanship, livestock handling, and teamwork. The event continues to showcase the traditions and heritage of the ranching industry across the region.
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Categories: Kansas, Livestock