The first performance of the 67th annual National High School Finals Rodeo was completed on Sunday night with two members of the Humboldt County Rodeo Club competing.
Luke Logan was 15th in tie-down roping with a time of 14.3 seconds. He will make his second go-around on Saturday morning. Logan is also competing in the saddle bronc riding and his score from Mon day morning was not available at press time. His second run in saddle bronc will be on Friday evening.
Quint Bell is taking part in steer wrestling and received a no-time on Sunday night in the event. He will make his second run on Saturday morning.
Seth Duncan made his first ride on Monday night in saddle bronc and results were not available at press time. His second performance will take place on Friday morning. Shaun Mentaberry attempts his first ride in the saddle bronc on Tuesday night and his second go-around takes place on Thursday morning.
Clay Stremler, who rides as an independent, in saddle bronc makes his runs on Tuesday morning and Thursday night.
The NHSFR is the “World’s Largest Rodeo,” featuring approximately 1,500 contestants from across the United States, Canada and Australia. Athletes vie for national titles, assorted prizes and their share of thousands of dollars in college scholarships.
Action at the event is non-stop, with rodeo performances being conducted twice each day. The top 20 contestants in each event then advance to a final round of competition to determine who will walk away with the coveted championship buckles.
Boys events at the NHSFR include bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and cutting. Girls events include breakaway roping, barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, cutting, team roping and the NHSRA queen contest.
Boys and girls compete together in team roping, but are separate in all other events.
For up to dates results visit www.nhsra.com.
