Katie Knez
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- Hometown:
- Craig, Co
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- Year:
- Sophomore
Bio
Katie Jo Knez
Sophomore | Breakaway Roping / Goat Tying
South Plains College Women’s Rodeo
Hometown: Craig, Colorado
High School: Moffat County High School
Date of Birth: October 15, 2005
Parents: Erin and Toby Knez
Intended Major: Animal Science
Katie Jo Knez returns for her sophomore season with the South Plains College women’s rodeo team as a competitor in both breakaway roping and goat tying. A native of Craig, Colorado, Katie Jo built a decorated high school career, highlighted by a state championship in goat tying, five national qualifications in breakaway and goats, and a qualification at Vegas Toughest.
Ambitious and driven, Katie Jo plans to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo and pursue a professional rodeo career after her time at South Plains, aiming to be successful on the rodeo road while continuing her academic path in Animal Science.
News mentions
South Plains College Rodeo made a strong statement this past weekend, hosting a successful inaugural Joe Dee Brooks Memorial Rodeo while qualifying seven athletes for the College National Finals Rodeo.
South Plains College Rodeo turned in a strong performance this past weekend at the Western Texas College Rodeo in Snyder, highlighted by a championship finish in goat tying and multiple short go qualifications.
The South Plains College Texans and Lady Texans wasted no time making a statement to open the spring rodeo season, turning in standout performances at the Odessa College Rodeo.
With five fall rodeos in the books - Eastern New Mexico, Frank Phillips College, New Mexico Junior College, Texas Tech University, and Clarendon College - the South Plains College Rodeo teams head into the winter break with major momentum and standout individual performances across multiple events.
The South Plains College Rodeo Team wrapped up its fall semester competition with an impressive set of performances at the Clarendon College Rodeo, highlighted by multiple top-finishers across both men’s and women’s events.
South Plains College rodeo athletes delivered strong performances at the Texas Tech Rodeo held October 30th-November 1st, with multiple competitors advancing to the short round and several finishing in the top 10 of their events.
The South Plains College Rodeo Team had an outstanding weekend at the New Mexico Junior College Rodeo in Lovington, NM, held October 23-25. The Texans brought home multiple top finishes, with several athletes advancing to the short round and earning major titles.
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