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Hereford's Thayne Elshere scores 82 to lead saddle bronc competition at National High School Finals Rodeo
Thayne Elshere opened his National High School Rodeo Finals effort with a score of 82 in the saddle bronc competition
Rodney Haas - 605 Sports
Jul 19, 2022
 

605 Sports Staff Report

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Thayne Elshere electrified the crowd Monday night at the National High School Finals Rodeo. Elshere’s saddle bronc score of 82 won the performance and had the bronc rider sitting in first in the first go-round with several performances remaining in that first go. Another outstanding performance from a South Dakota athlete Monday evening came in the goat tying. Jaysee Jones of Howes had a blistering run of 7.44 seconds and is sitting fifth in the first go-round. Martin’s Isabel Risse is in 17th place in that event.
 Letcher’s Mason Moody received a score of 71 during his performance in the bull riding competition Tuesday morning. Custer’s Jestyn Woodward is in fourth place in the first go-round with Moody in 10th place. 
South Dakota Results by Performance

Barrel Racing: 

6. Makenzee Wheelhouse, Pierre, 17.628 

Bareback Riding: 

6. Jhett Knight, Porcupine, 67

Goat Tying: 

2. Jaysee Jones, Howes, 7.44

Boys Cutting: 

14. Cody Dirkes, Hermosa, 122

11. Paden Belkham, Blunt, 128

Bull Riding:

2. Mason Moody, Letcher, 71

Girls Cutting: 

11. Macy Schiley, Meadow, 134

12. Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 132

Pole Bending: 

22. Tommie Kay Martin, 25.934

23. Kylie Wittnebel, Castlewood, 25.896

Saddle Bronc

1. Thayne Elshere, Hereford, 82

Tie-Down Roping:

15. Grey Gilbert, Buffalo, 23.01

19. Conner Herren, Crooks, 29.25


First Go Round Standings:

Barrel Racing:

20. Makenzee Wheelhouse, Pierre, 17,628

Bareback Riding: 

15. Jhett Knight, Porcupine, 67

20. Lucas Yellowhawk, Blunt, 64

Boys Cutting: 

32. Trey Fuller, Faith, 135

35. Rance Bowden, Belle Fourche, 134

41. Paden Belkham, Blunt, 128

51. Cody Dirkes, Hermosa, 122

Breakaway Roping: 

43. Charlie Henwood, Belle Fouche, 11.93

Bull Riding: 

4. Jestyn Woodward, Custer, 78

10. Mason Moody, Letcher, 71

Girls Cutting: 

11. Landry Haugen, Sturgis, 143

41. Macy Schiley, Meadow, 134

47. Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 132

Goat Tying:

5. Jaysee Jones, Howes, 7.44

17. Isabel Risse, Martin, 8.25

Pole Bending:

37. T. Merrill, Wall, 21.271

89. Kylie Wittnebel, Castlewood, 25.896

90. Tommie Kay Martin, Hayes, 25.934

Reined Cow Horse:

6. Dallie Lawrence, Alzada, Mont. 292.5

38. Landry Haugen, Sturgis, 282

53. Ryen Sheppick, Pierre, 269

Saddle Bronc

1. Thayne Elshere, Hereford, 82

14. Cade Costello, Newell, 60

Team Roping: 

10. Tate Johnson, Sisseton/Tyan Johnson, Sisseton, 7.63

Tie Down Roping: 

55. Rance Bowden, Belle Fourche, 22.62

58. Grey Gilbert, Buffalo, 23.01

67. Conner Herren, Crooks, 29.25