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SD Rodeo Finals: Young Stars Crowned Champions
23 Jun
Summary
- Top rodeo athletes qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals in Nebraska.
- Rope Reis and Hayes Burress dominated steer wrestling and tiedown roping.
- Several Winner High School students earned state titles in various events.
The South Dakota High School Rodeo state finals recently concluded at the Stanley County Fairgrounds, crowning champions and identifying national qualifiers. Athletes who achieved high season points, combining state rodeo performance with their top three regional performances, earned spots in the National High School Rodeo Finals scheduled for July 19-25 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Notable winners included Rope Reis from Reliance, who led steer wrestling with 73 points, and Hayes Burress of Isabel, who topped the tiedown roping standings with 72 points. The town of Winner also celebrated multiple victories, with Teegan and Coy Shelbourn dominating team roping, Oren Sargent winning trap shooting, and Roper Moore placing third in boys cutting.
Other state champions included Wynn Lawrence in bull riding and Arina Haugen in barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying, and pole bending, showcasing impressive versatility. These talented young rodeo athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the competition, preparing them for the challenges ahead at the national finals.
