Nancy Chapman
Fallon High School and Junior High Rodeo Club riders turned in a strong showing at the Spanish Springs Junior and Senior High School Rodeo, held April 3–5 at the Rafter 3C Arena, as the spring push toward state finals continues.
The three‑day rodeo, part of the Nevada State High School Rodeo Association’s 2025–26 schedule, drew youth competitors from across Nevada. Fallon riders were well‑represented across multiple events, including the cutting pen, where Clayton Hiibel competed on his horse Cat and Stix Lee rode Oscar. Cattle for the cutting were provided by Jack Payne.
The Spanish Springs stop featured a full slate of junior high and high school events such as barrel racing, goat tying, pole bending, bull and bronc riding, breakaway and team roping, cutting, and steer wrestling. The event further solidifies Rafter 3C Arena’s role as a central venue for rodeos in western Nevada. Photographer John Baker was on hand to capture the action, and several of his photos are featured with this article.
The Fallon High School Rodeo Club, which has a 50‑year history and regularly sends athletes to state and national finals, competes in 16 rodeos statewide each season. The club is supported by an annual fundraiser dinner and auction.
Fallon will next host its own rodeo April 17–20 at the Fairview Arena, 325 Sheckler Road. The event is sanctioned as an agriculture, livestock, and youth competition through the Nevada State High School Rodeo Association.
Results from the Spanish Springs rodeo were not available at press time.
Photos below: Rostin Snow bull riding at the Spanish Springs Junior and Senior High School Rodeo at Rafter 3C Arena; Paydyn Torvik competes in barrel racing during the Spanish Springs Junior and Senior High School Rodeo at Rafter 3C Arena.
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