The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team recently signed five recruits for the 2015 – 2016 season.

They are Shane Weber, Rowdy Moon, Riley Weehler, Trey Engel and Garrett Wickett.

Weber is a saddle bronc rider from Burwell.  He is currently third in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association.  Weber will be seeking a degree in electrical technology.

Moon is a bareback rider from Sargent.  Moon has qualified for the National High School Rodeo finals and is leading the state in bareback.  Moon plans on studying business while attending Mid-Plains.

Weehler is a tie-down roper and team roper from Maloy, Iowa.  Weehler is a two-time Iowa state champion and has qualified for nationals three times.  He is currently fourth in the tie-down and second in the team roping for the state of Iowa.  Weehler will be an agri-business major.

Engel is a bull-rider from Clarks, Nebraska.  Engel is a two-time Iowa State Champion in bull-riding and a three-time national qualifier.  Engel will study diesel technology in college.

Wickett is a bull-rider from Pierce.  Wickett qualified for nationals as a junior and is currently second in the state.  Wickett plans to major in agri-business in college.