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OC's Hayden Welsh wins the CNFR Bull Riding championship
By Dalton Arredondo at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
CASPER, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College Rodeo member Hayden Welsh wins the bull riding championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in the Ford Wyoming Center The sophomore is originally from Gillette, Wyoming, which is two hours from Casper. Welsh was in the top-3 in three out of the f...
Key takeaway Welsh was in the top-3 in three out of the four rounds of the finals, scoring [...
Why this matters in The Midland
The College National Finals Rodeo championship win by Odessa College's Hayden Welsh in bull riding is a notable achievement for the local rodeo community. As a member of the Odessa College Rodeo team, Welsh's victory reflects positively on the college's rodeo program and its ability to attract and develop talented riders from the region and beyond. Given Midland 's proximity to Odessa and its shared cultural ties to the rodeo scene, Welsh's win is likely to resonate with local fans of the sport. The fact that Welsh was able to consistently perform at a high level throughout the finals, finishing in the top-3 in three out of four rounds, demonstrates his skill and dedication to the sport. This win may also help to boost interest in rodeo among local youth, potentially inspiring the next generation of riders in the Midland-Odessa area.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? CASPER, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College Rodeo member Hayden Welsh wins the bull riding championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in the Ford Wyoming Center The sophomore is originally from Gillette, Wyoming, which is two hours from Casper. Welsh was in the top-3 in three out of the f...
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