NTCC Rodeo Athlete Honored

NTCC Rodeo Athlete Chosen as Longview Orthopaedic Star Foundation Athlete of the Week

They selected Harley Jo Chaffin as the Longview Orthopaedic Star Foundation student of the week for March 5-11. Harley Jo competes for the Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team.

Chaffin is a valued team member from Ivanhoe, Texas, who competes in Goat tying, Lady’s Breakaway, and Team Roping for the Eagles. Chaffin was the 2021 Region 4 Texas High School Rodeo Champion before attending NTCC.

Outside the Arena, Harley Jo works for Communities in School, NTCC Kids Rodeo Chairperson, and helps with outreach and Social Media for the NTCC Rodeo Program.

Coach Justin Hampton says, “As a coach, I can call upon Harley Jo anytime to complete and lead any task that needs to be done to help the program. It is one of the reasons she is invaluable to the Eagle Rodeo program.”

Harley Jo is the daughter of Stephanie and Gerald Chaffin and a Horticulture Major here at Northeast Texas Community College. “NTCC is proud to have Harley Jo Chaffin selected for this honor to represent Northeast Texas Community College as an Athlete of the Week for Longview Orthopaedic Clinic,” Justin Hargrove, Athletic Trainer, and Assistant Athletic Director.