The National High School Finals Rodeo took place July 14-20, 2024. Team Nebraska left Rock Springs, Wyoming, placing 5th in the girls team standings, 8th in the boys team standings, and 5th in the combined standings. The following athletes finished within the top 20 in their respective events:
Steer Wrestling:
- 3rd – Carson Cooksley, Valentine
- 8th – Wyatt Reichenberg, Harrisburg
- 17th – Dawson Doggett, Callaway
Barrel Racing:
- 10th – Hailey Witte, Crookston
- 17th – Tyley Sears, Valentine
Bareback Riding
- 10th – Koltdyn Heath, Minden
- 14th (tie) – Tanner Olson, Gordon
Breakaway Roping
- 15th – Reagan McIntyre, Grand Island
Bull Riding
- 13th – Cooper Kerner, Sutherland
- 16th – Sutton Schrunk, Valentine
- 19th – Grady Gorwill, Hyannis
Girls Cutting
- 10th – Brooke Forre, Newman Grove
- 13th – Ava Smith, Pender
Goat Tying
- 6th – Laney Hoier, Herman
Pole Bending
- 13th – Maci Herrington, Bassett
Saddle Broncs
- 14th – Cooper Fay, Valentine
Queen Contest
- 7th – Felycia Kerkman, Atkinson
Full results from the National High School Finals Rodeo can be found here: https://nhsra.com/2024-nhsfr-results/
The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association will begin their fall season August 10-11 in Bassett at the Rock County Fairgrounds. View the full fall high school rodeo schedule here: https://hsrodeo-nebraska.com/fall-2024-rodeo-schedule/