Josie Menzel (Philip, SD) finished her run at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo with a run of 8.6 seconds in Goat Tying in the championship finals. That run gave her a total time of 28.3 over 4 rides and a 12th place finish in the nation. Menzel's time of 8.6 seconds capped off a week in which she had runs of 6.5, 6.7, and 6.5 prior to the championship finals. 

The 2026 national champion had a total time of 24.4 over 4 runs.