New Kid On the Block: Q&A with Early Season Resistol Rookie Leader Morgan Bagnell

Morgan Bagnell, a 20-year-old OSU sophomore, is currently leading the 2026 WPRA Resistol Rookie standings in barrel racing with over $26,000 won. Her early season success includes a Wild Card win at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and a strong showing at the Resistol Rookie Roundup. The article features a Q&A where Bagnell discusses her journey, her influential stepdad Pete Carr, and her decision to compete professionally.