One might say it’s the cowboy way. Coffeyville Community College cowboy, Chance Merrill, has moved up to 2nd Place in the nation after an 80 point ride. With 231  points on three rides, Merrill has qualified fo the Championship Round on Saturday night at the College National Finals Rodeo, continuing in Casper. 

Chance is a bareback bronc competitor. The rodeo team is coached by Johnny Weil.