September 22, 2016 - Panola College Rodeo has produced many top hands since it started its program in 2005. Currently there are 4 guys that are ranked in the top of their professions, including:
Jason Thomas, from Benton, AR - ranked #2 in the PRCA World Standing in Steer Wrestling - Jason was a 2 time College National Finalist at the CNFR while at Panola College then won the National Championship in 2011 after transferring to McNeese State University to complete his bachelor degree.
Tilden Hooper, from Carthage, TX - ranked #4 in the Elite Rodeo Association World Standings in bareback riding -- Tilden was a 2 time CNFR Finalist and won the National Championship his freshman year at Panola College in 2007. He is a 5 time NFR qualifier and Rookie of the Year in 2006.
Wyatt Denny, of Minden, NV - ranked #14 in the PRCA World Standings in Bareback - Wyatt was a 2 time qualifier for the CNFR while attending Panola College, then last year after graduating from Panola and transferring to Feather River College to complete his Bachelor's Degree he won the National Championship. In 2015 he won the Rookie of the Year.
Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, TX - ranked #4 in the Elite Rodeo Association in bullriding - Chandler began attended Panola College and was a member of the Rodeo team his freshman year in College and turned pro during that year and has qualified for the NFR 3 times and was Rookie of the Year in 2011.
