Mara Kats

Mara Kats
Mara Kats
  • Hometown:
    Prairie View, KS
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Logan HS
News mentions
Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Downes Caps Season with Strong Final Showing at OPSU

The Colby Trojans Rodeo wrapped up their rodeo season this weekend at the OPSU Rodeo, closing the year with highlight steer wrestling runs from Lakoddah Downes. As the final event of the season concluded, the Trojans finished tied for 15th in the region with Kansas State at 225 points.

Rodeo Heads to Guymon for Final Rodeo of the Season
Rodeo Heads to Guymon for Final Rodeo of the Season

Colby’s rodeo team is set to head south for the Oklahoma Panhandle State Rodeo, with competition running April 23–25 at Henry C. Hitch Arena in Guymon, OK. This will be the teams last rodeo of the spring season, with most of the season going under first year head coach Karson Harris.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Colby Rodeo Sees Action Across Multiple Events in Hays

Colby Trojans rodeo competitors took part in a competitive weekend, turning in a mix of solid finishes and valuable experience across multiple events.

Rodeo Hits The Road to Hays For Spring Rodeo
Rodeo Hits The Road to Hays For Spring Rodeo

Colby's rodeo athletes are set to compete this week at Fort Hays State University’s 60th Annual Rodeo, held April 16–18, 2026 at the Ellis County Fairgrounds in Hays, KS.

Rodeo Set for Action at 53rd SWOSU NIRA Rodeo
Rodeo Set for Action at 53rd SWOSU NIRA Rodeo

The Colby rodeo team is set to hit the road this week for the 53rd SWOSU NIRA Rodeo, taking place April 9–11 at the B.O.P. Ram Rodeo Grounds (Radar Park) – Don Mitchell Arena.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Rodeo Gains Experience in Garden City

The Colby rodeo team competed at the Garden City Rodeo, showing grit across multiple events across the weekend.

Rodeo Set for 59th Annual Garden City Rodeo
Rodeo Set for 59th Annual Garden City Rodeo

The Colby Trojans rodeo team heads to Garden City Community College this weekend (March 27–29) to compete in the 59th Annual Broncbuster Rodeo at the Broncbuster Horse Palace Arena.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Rodeo Completes Weekend at Fort Scott

The Colby Trojans rodeo team competed this past weekend at the Fort Scott Community College Rodeo, highlighted by a strong performance from Brooklynn Hughes in the barrel race.

Rodeo Heads to Fort Scott for Second Spring Rodeo
Rodeo Heads to Fort Scott for Second Spring Rodeo

The Colby Trojans Rodeo team will travel to compete in the Fort Scott Rodeo this weekend, marking the second rodeo of the spring season. The event, hosted by Fort Scott Community College, runs Friday through Sunday in Fort Scott, KS and will conclude with the short go on Sunday afternoon.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Rodeo Opens Spring Season with Short Go Appearance at KSU Rodeo

The Colby rodeo team opened the spring season with a solid showing at the KSU Rodeo, highlighted by a short-go appearance in team roping by Lakoddah Downes and Kade Homm.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Colby Rodeo Opens Spring Season at KSU Rodeo

The Colby Community College rodeo team returns to action this week to open the spring season at the Kansas State University Rodeo in Manhattan, KS.

Photo Credits; Jacob Lawson
Trojans Rodeo Set for Last Fall Competition

The Colby Community College rodeo team returns to competition this week, taking on a full slate of events beginning Thursday and continuing through Saturday. The three-day rodeo will feature morning slack rounds and nightly performances, with Colby athletes entered across multiple events on both the men’s and women’s sides.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Downes Earns Top-Five Finish at OSU Cowboy Stampede

The Colby Community College rodeo team made a strong showing at the OSU Cowboy Stampede hosted by Oklahoma State University, highlighted by a standout performance from Lakoddah Downes, who bulldogged his way to a 5th-place finish in steer wrestling against one of the toughest fields in the Central Plains Region.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Trojans Saddle Up for OSU Cowboy Stampede in Stillwater

The Colby Community College rodeo team is back in action this week as they travel to Stillwater, OK to compete in the prestigious OSU Cowboy Stampede hosted by Oklahoma State University.

Photo Credits: Jacob Lawson
Downes Cracks Top 10 in Steer Wrestling at SEOSU Rodeo

The Colby Community College rodeo team hit the arena this past weekend at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Rodeo, the Trojans’ farthest trip of the fall season. The three-day event drew a strong field of competitors from across the Central Plains Region, and Colby athletes showcased their grit across multiple events.

Photo Credits: Doug McDowall
Trojans Set for SEOSU Rodeo

The Colby Community College rodeo team is set to take on its next challenge beginning tomorrow at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Rodeo, hosted at the Durant Riding Club Arena behind the Bryan County Fairgrounds. 

Photo Credits: Kenny Hernandez
Trojans Open Rodeo Season on Home Dirt

Colby Community College hosted the first rodeo of the year at the E.L. Garrett Arena in Colby, KS. There was a full slate of action this past weekend as the Colby CC Rodeo brought in top competitors from across the region.