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South Dakota Rodeo Stars Shine in East Region Opener
9 Jun
Summary
- Aubrey Moody led barrel racing and goat tying, second in breakaway roping.
- Londyn Mikkelson and Moody lead breakaway roping points in the East Region.
- Athletes scoring three regional points qualify for state finals in Fort Pierre.
The South Dakota High School Rodeo Association's East Region kicked off its season with a strong showing from local athletes. Aubrey Moody of Letcher emerged as a top contender, leading in barrel racing and goat tying, and securing second place in breakaway roping. Londyn Mikkelson also demonstrated prowess, notably sharing the lead in breakaway roping points with Moody.
Competitors are actively accumulating points to qualify for the South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals, scheduled from June 16-20 in Fort Pierre. Success at this state-level event, combined with strong regional performances, will determine qualification for the National High School Rodeo Finals in Lincoln, Nebraska, from July 19-25.
In other regional events, Hunter Hohn achieved the highest-scoring bareback ride, while Layton Zoss posted a notable score in bull riding. The River Region also saw its opening weekend in Kadoka, with Taos Weborg and Apollo Willuweit leading bull riders, and Rope Reis dominating steer wrestling and team roping standings.
The competition continues with final regional rodeos before the state finals, offering athletes further opportunities to secure their spots and showcase their skills in the pursuit of national recognition.
