High school rodeo action continues this weekend in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. — The 70th Annual South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo is set to begin on Tuesday, June 11 in Belle Fourche.
In the meantime, local cowboys and cowgirls have one more chance to try and punch a ticket to state.
Contestants need to earn at least three points in order to qualify for state.
The Sturgis Regional High School Rodeo kicked off on Saturday with the first of two performances. The second performance will be held on Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Featured Highlights
From Saturday, June 8
Bareback Riding
1st Jhett Knight, Rushville, NE 48 points
Steer Wrestling
1st Wynn Schaack, Wall 5.32 seconds
Breakaway Roping
4th Kiara Brown, Whitewood 4.24 seconds
1st Isabel Risse, Martin 3.44 seconds
Saddle Bronc
Tied 2nd Malcom Heathershaw, Quinn 53 points
1st Cash Wilson, Wall 71 points