Clovis Rodeo Queen 2026

Meet Miss Clovis Rodeo 2026, Brogan Hill.

Brogan Marie Hill is a 23-year-old equestrian student-athlete at Fresno State University, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Agricultural Communications.

She successfully balances a rigorous academic schedule with elite competition in Reining and was proud to be sponsored by the Clovis American Legion, Post 147. Winning the title of Miss Clovis Rodeo, Brogan is focused on refining her public relations skills as she prepares for her professional career. Originally from St. Anthony, Idaho, Brogan is grateful for her world-class support system of friends and family across the country. She would like to give a special shout-out to her parents, Randy and Melinda, for their unwavering support as her biggest fans.

If you asked me a year ago what I imagined my life to be, I never would have painted the picture before me now. Sure, I could say I dreamed of becoming the Clovis Rodeo Queen, because what girl wouldn’t want to represent one of the largest rodeos in the nation? However, it would have been impossible to articulate just how much I have been embraced by the Clovis Rodeo Association. Even now, I still am unable to fully describe it.

I didn’t grow up in Clovis or the Central Valley. My hometown of Jamestown is a tiny speck among Sierra Nevada foothills of the gold country, about 2 ½ hours north of the Clovis rodeo grounds. However, my roots here are planted with family, friends, horses, & even the Starbucks establishments. But, most of all, the love I have for the Clovis community.

To the hardworking members of the Clovis Rodeo Association . . . How do I begin to express my gratitude to you all? I have cherished your kindness at every event. Your jokes made me laugh until my sides hurt. Your hugs kept me warm. Your fun stories kept me smiling for hours afterwards. How often did you say, “Drive home safe,” after every late evening together? You have cared for me like a daughter & given me a home here. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this year so memorable.

To my beloved queen committee, especially to Stacey Brinkley & Katie McDougald, thank you for the countless hours you dedicated to making this competition a success. But putting up with me for a whole year afterwards? You both answered all of my questions at any time of the day & listened to me chatter about my travels because you got me on the phone for longer than thirty seconds. Sharing this experience with you meant the world to me, & I can’t thank you enough.

Finally, thank you to my family for all of the nonsense I’ve dragged you into, not just from this year, but from all 26 of them. I still don’t understand how you’ve supported this life-long journey of mine without throwing me out onto the street, but it truly would be impossible if I didn’t have you all. Dad, I promise I really do pay for most of my things, but I know you love traveling to rodeos as much as I do. Rayna, I know how annoying I can be, but we’re sisters & I don’t know how else to put it. And congratulations, I’m also gifting you my entire queen wardrobe, so have fun with that. And Mom . . . just to be clear, you thought I was the easy one? We’ve driven thousands of miles together, plenty of them when we’ve been so caffeinated that we saw sounds. I know how many hours in the day you work & sacrifice your sleep for so an outfit can be complete for the next queen event. And the next one. And the one after that. You’re also the master of queen hair, & part of that is because I’m not. I know I’ve put all of you through a lot, but I love you all & am forever grateful for you, even when I don’t say it.

Our rodeo is one of the most exciting wonders of California. We have top rodeo athletes competing here & the best livestock to wow our crowds. Our parade is legendary & a walk through Old Town Clovis will take you back even further than our 112 years of rodeo history. But the best thing about the Clovis Rodeo is our community that will always support & make our endeavors bigger & better every year. Wherever my travels took me over the last twelve months, I can stand firmly by my beliefs when I say there is absolutely nothing like the Clovis Rodeo.

Thank you, Clovis. It has been nothing short of an honor to be your queen.

Karissa Rogers

2025 Miss Clovis Rodeo Queen