Bull rider Williams leads in =G Rodeo Series

Neil Williams took an early lead in open bull riding as the =G Rodeo Series got underway at the Pine Bluffs Arena Friday night. He stayed seated the full 8 seconds earning a score of 61 for 6 points. Chase Stricklin could not be shaken and exceeded the needed 8 seconds to garner a score of 68 in the steer riding event. He also earned 6 points to begin the season. There were no qualified rides in the novice bulls.

Starting off the evening were events for the smaller set. Reata Hoar led the novice goat tying with a time of 14.7 seconds. Kadra Clark took second in 15.7. Hoar also led in open goat...