Mini Mag Feb 16 2021

Speedy Roping Ability Makes Fort Scott Cowgirl Yearend Rodeo Circuit Champion By Frank J. Buchman

“Faster than a blink of the eye and this cowgirl is a champion.” Hannah Hughes proved she is the best of the best in the American Cowboys Rodeo Association (ACRA). The Fort Scott cowgirl was crowned champion yearend breakaway roper climaxing her first year of ACRA competition. “To be the event title winner on top of being the rookie breakaway champion was really exciting,” Hughes admitted.

Competing in majority of the 2020 ACRA sanctioned rodeos, Hughes had work cut out for her at the yearend finals. “I was second in both the overall and rookie standings coming into the finals during January in Tulsa,” she said. “I knew I had to rope the best I ever had to collect either one of the yearend titles.” Roping ability matched the test but championships were not determined until the last calf was roped. “I caught my calves, but I was still down in the placings until my final run,” Hughes reflected.