Sisters Qualify For Rodeo Finals
Sisters Courtney Keaton, an eighth-grade student at Anderson Middle School, and Callie Keaton, an 11th-grade student at McDonald County High
School, qualified to compete at the world’s
largest finals rodeos for their respective age groups to be held in two
different states.
Two Anderson sisters both qualified to compete at the world’s largest finals rodeos for their respective age groups to be held in two different states.
Courtney Keaton
Courtney, an eighth-grade student at Anderson Middle School, earned a position on the Arkansas National Junior High Rodeo Team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Huron, S.D., June 24 through June 30, to compete at the 14th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in barrel racing, pole bending and ribbon roping competitions.
Featuring roughly 1,000 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico, the NJHFR contestants will also be vying for more than $200,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named a National Junior High Finals Rodeo World Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the topo 20 — based on their combined times/scores in the first two rounds — to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. World champions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times/scores.
Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NJHFR contestants have the opportunity to enjoy shooting sports, volleyball, contestant dances, family-oriented activities, church services sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, and shopping at the NJHFR trade show, as well as visiting area attractions as Huron hosts the NJHFR this year.
Callie Keaton
Callie, an eleventh-grade student at McDonald County High School, has earned her position on the Arkansas National High School Rodeo Team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Rock Springs, Wyo., July 15 through July 21, to compete at the 70th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the barrel racing and pole bending competitions.
Featuring roughly 1,650 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico, the NHSFR contestants will be competing for more than $200,000 in prizes. NHSFR contestants will also be competing for more than $350,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named an NHSFR World Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the two 20 — based on their combined times/ scores in the first two rounds — to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. World champions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times/scores.
Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NHSFR contestants have the opportunity to enjoy shooting sports, volleyball, contestant dances, family-oriented activities, church services sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, and shopping at the NHSFR trade show.