Local Student Continues Bull Riding Success

Napoleonville Elementary Student Cooper Phelps receives the 2026 Reserve World Champion Jr Division award from IMBA President Cory Hazen

Cooper Phelps, a sixth grader at Napoleonville Elementary School, recently was named the International Mini Bull Riders Association World Finals Champion in Ogden, Utah.

Phelps competed against more than 40 Jr riders in his age division from across the United States and Australia.

Phelps successfully rode four out of the four bulls that he drew in the competition, allowing him to claim the 2026 Reserve World Champion Jr Division in IMBA Bull Riding and a $4,000 cash prize.