Fran Marchand starts another year at Mesalands

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Photo courtesy of Dan Hubbell Photography. Caption: Fran Marchand at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY. He finished 22nd in the nation in saddle bronc riding and 13th in bul

TUCUMCARI, NM (08/23/2011)(readMedia)-- Fran Marchand of Omak, WA, has started back to college at Mesalands Community College, competing another year on the Mesalands Rodeo Team.

Last year Mesalands brought home the Grand Canyon Regional Championship title. The Team also sent eight students to compete at the 2011 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, WY, in June. Seven out of the eight students finished top 25 in the nation.

Marchand competed at the CNFR for his second consecutive year. Last year he placed 25th in bareback riding and 27th in the nation in bull riding. This year Marchand finished 22nd in the nation in saddle bronc riding and 13th in bull riding.

"Fran had some impressive runs at nationals. He did a great job!" C.J. Aragon, Mesalands Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach said.

The Mesalands Community College Rodeo Team will kick of the 2011-2012 season at home when they host the first Grand Canyon Regional Rodeo of the year, September 16-17, 2011 at the Quay County Fairgrounds.