Marana's Erin Parsons is very familiar with rodeos. She comes from a well-known Tucson-area rodeo family and began competing in junior events at age 6. Now 29, she is a professional barrel racer...

At most state colleges, the sports that come to mind are football, basketball, track and baseball. But in rural Arizona, it’s roping a goat. Goat tying, barrel racing and breakaway roping are...