A youngster slides off of a sheep during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo mutton busting competition in Nyssa on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A bronc rider hangs touch in mid-air in events at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
Sponsors get recognized before the start of the Nyssa Nite Rodeo in Nyssa on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A cowboy hangs on for a rough bronc ride at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
The 2022 Nyssa Nite Rodeo Queen Michaela Bocci rides as she winds up her reign June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A cowboy collects a portion of rope after the roped calf is released at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
A cowboy herds sheep towards the bucking chute in preparation for the Mutton Bustin’ event at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
A cowboy is backlit by the evening light after successfully roping a calf at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
A young cowboy clings on for dear life during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo Mutton Bustin’ event on June 18, 2022. The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
A young rodeo fan clings to the gate to watch the calf roping event at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
Kiya Servatius, newly chosen as 2023 Nyssa Nite Rodeo Queen, smiles for a portrait during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A mutton buster gleefully runs out of the arena after a successful run during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo competition on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
Cowboys and fans watch the action June 18, 2022 at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
Preston and Jaxson Escobedo are ready for the mutton busting competition at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A boy climbs the rails as Grand Marshals Marco and Becky Rodriguez enjoy the crowd from the back of a pickup truck on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN) 
A cowgirl ropes a calf during the the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
Cowboys linger at the livestock gates at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
A cowboy watches the night’s festivities from afar during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
A child looks at colorful goods on a vendor’s table during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ ISAAC WASSERMAN)
Owen Cooper, 5, takes a big bite out of his food during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
Rodeo-goers walk towards the food vending area during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A girl enjoys ice cream during the Nyssa Nite Rodeo festivities on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A cowboy ropes a calf during the tie-down roping at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
A child is delighted as a calf runs toward him at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN)
Cowboys and cowgirls linger at the livestock gates where bulls, calves, and sheep are kept for events at the Nyssa Nite Rodeo on June 18, 2022. (The Enterprise/CYNTHIA LIU)
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