BIG SPRING <\!m> Just a few hands from Western Texas College had performances on the opening night of the Howard College Rodeo, but those that did came away with strong showings.<p></b></i></u>
Calf roper Cody Carter holds the top spot in that event after a time of 10.8, and Guy Simanton is currently in second in saddle bronc riding after earning a 72 Thursday.<p></b></i></u>
Sam Spreadborough is third in saddle bronc with a 71, and Hadley Hunting stands in seventh in the competition with a 66.<p></b></i></u>
Only one member of the women’s team placed Thursday, with Ashley Hadley in fourth in goat-tying with a time of 9.9.<p></b></i></u>
The Howard College Rodeo is scheduled to run through Saturday.</b></u></i><P ALIGN LEFT><hr>