MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of West Alabama wranglers returned to competition this weekend, taking part in the University of Arkansas at Monticello rodeo. The UWA women finished fourth with 165 points, while the UWA men finished in sixth with 290 points.

Justin Caylor won the saddle bronc riding with 170 total points. Caylor won the first round and the average to claim the title. Daniel Poole finished third in the bull riding with 80 points.

“We had a good weekend. Things started out great, but we had some bad luck and finished with a good weekend,” said UWA Coach Chad Phipps. “Justin (Caylor) had a really good weekend, winning the first go and the average in the saddle bronc riding. Daniel placed third in the first round of the bull riding and third in the average.”

Alex Caudle finished third in the first round of the calf roping and concluded the rodeo tied for sixth in the calf roping.

Lauren Hedrick finished third in the breakaway roping with 95 points. Jenna Robinson picked up a fourth place finish in the barrel racing with 70 total points.

“Lauren (Hedrick) made two solid runs in the breakaway. She was tied for fifth in the first round and was third in the short round and in the average,” Phipps said. “Jenna (Robinson) turned in an excellent performance for her first rodeo of the year. Christi Heisman returned for the championship round on Saturday night, but had some back luck that caused her not to place.

“Everyone was determined to win this weekend and I am looking forward to the rest of the season. My job for the next few weeks is to teach them how to handle the pressure and make everything positive,” stated Phipps.

West Alabama returns to action on Thursday, Apr. 2, as the wranglers take part in the Northwest Mississippi Community College rodeo. The three-day event concludes on Saturday, Apr. 4.