Western Pioneer Dace Morris kicked off the College National Finals Rodeo in a big way, winning Round 1 of Team Roping in Casper, Wyoming, with a lightning-fast time of 5.7 seconds alongside his partner. It's a major accomplishment and sets the tone for an exciting week ahead.

Fellow Pioneer Cale Morris also had a strong showing, finishing right behind with a time of 6.2 seconds.

Competition continues throughout the week and wraps up on Saturday, June 21. Stay tuned for more updates from Casper!