Sanders McElroy

Sanders McElroy
Sanders McElroy
  • Hometown:
    Mountain View, AR
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Mountain View HS
News mentions
The team roping tandem of EMCC's Sanders McElroy and his brother, Scout, from Southern Arkansas University, in action during their first-place effort at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
Sanders McElroy’s winning team roping effort highlights EMCC’s 2026 CNFR showing

The third time proved to be the charm for East Mississippi Community College team roping header Sanders McElroy and his brother, Scout, as the tandem posted a winning time of 4.3 seconds to tie for third-round team roping honors during the College National Finals Rodeo held this past week at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper.

EMCC head rodeo coach Morgan Goodrich flanked by 2026 CNFR qualifiers Carson Powell (left) and Sanders McElroy (right).
EMCC’s Carson Powell and Sanders McElroy set for College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming

Ozark Region steer wrestling champion Carson Powell and reserve champion team roping header Sanders McElroy of East Mississippi Community College are set to compete in next week’s prestigious College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Wyoming.

EMCC head rodeo coach Morgan Goodrich flanked by 2026 CNFR qualifiers Carson Powell (left) and Sanders McElroy (right).
Trio of EMCC cowboys qualifies for College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming

East Mississippi Community College has qualified three student-athletes for the upcoming College National Finals Rodeo. Based on year-ending Ozark Region standings, steer wrestling champion Carson Powell, reserve champion team roping header Sanders McElroy, and additional team roping header qualifier Ryder Griffith are all scheduled to participate in next month’s (June 14-20) prestigious CNFR to be held at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming.

EMCC set to host collegiate rodeo this week at Meridian’s Lauderdale County Agri-Center
EMCC set to host collegiate rodeo this week at Meridian’s Lauderdale County Agri-Center

Exciting collegiate rodeo action returns to the Lauderdale County Agri-Center this week, as East Mississippi Community College's 14th Annual Intercollegiate Rodeo kicks off Thursday (March 12) in Meridian. The three-day event will conclude with Saturday night’s (March 14) championship finals.

EMCC rodeo teams place seven participants in championship round of Arkansas-Monticello event
EMCC rodeo teams place seven participants in championship round of Arkansas-Monticello event

East Mississippi Community College had seven rodeo team members advance to Saturday’s championship round of the UAM Weevil Stampede, hosted by the University of Arkansas at Monticello, this past weekend. The three-day NIRA Ozark Region rodeo event was held at the UAM Truck Driving Academy.

East Mississippi women place third at annual UWA Rodeo Showdown in Livingston
East Mississippi women place third at annual UWA Rodeo Showdown in Livingston

The East Mississippi Community College women’s rodeo team placed third at last weekend’s UWA Rodeo Showdown hosted annually by the University of West Alabama. The three-day NIRA Ozark Region event concluded with Saturday’s championship round at UWA’s Hines-Spree Rodeo Complex.