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Regional high school rodeo results as athletes prepare for state finals
Results from the first weekend of regional high school rodeos
Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Jun 8, 2022
 

By 605 Sports Staff

The South Dakota high school rodeo season officially got started last weekend as athletes competed at regional rodeos in Wall, Huron, Highmore and Buffalo. Many of those same athletes will gather this weekend with regional rodeos in Watertown, Winner, Dupree and New Underwood. 

Athletes must score at least three points in their specific events at their two regional rodeos in order to qualify for the state finals in Fort Pierre, June 14-18. 

Results of Southwest Region in Wall

(Total points are based on performances from first and second, go around)

Bareback Riding

Kashton Ford, Sturgis, 19; Kade Montague, New Underwood, 16; Jhett Knight, Porcupine, 10;  Tyler Graf, Martin, 9; Isaac Kremer, Keystone, 7; Jestyn Woodword, Custer, 0.  

Barrel Racing

Piper Cordes, Wall, 20; Landry Haugen, Sturgis, 18; Jonnie Anders, Elm Springs, 13; Wregan Brown, Piedmont, 11; Shelby Derner, New Underwood, 8; Laramie Nutter, Rapid City, 8;  Jessica Caspers, New Underwood, 7; Bridget Romey, Hot Springs, 7; T. Merrill, Wall, 6; Sidney Peterson, Sturgis, 3; Taylor Price, Whitewood, 3; Bobbi Fisher, Scenic, 2; Annie Cuny, Piedmont, 2; Jaden Erickson, Sturgis, 1; Sophia Meyer, Rapid CIty, 1.

Breakaway Roping

Acelyn Brink, Newell, 18; Kylene Baker, Buffalo Gap, 12; T. Merrill, Wall, 12; Piper Cordes, Wall, 10; Bradi Fisher, Scenic, 8; Jayda Reinert, Wall, 7; Sierra Hilgenkamp, Wall, 7; Isabel Risse, Martin, 6; Wregan Brown, Piedmont, 6; Erin Osmotherly, Hot Springs, 6; Jessica Caspers, New Underwood, 5; Ashley Hunter, Ardmore, 5; Presley Johnson, Vale, 4; Jonnie Anders, Elm Springs, 2; Laramie Nutter, Rapid City, 1; Lucy Moon, Creighton, 1. 

Bull Riding

Jestyn Woodward, Custer, 18.50; Tell Trohkimoinen, Vale, 15; Jack Rodenbaugh, Box Elder, 10; 

Thayne Elshere, Hereford, 9; Ty Allen, Martin, 8. 

Boy’s Cutting

Caden Stoddard, Norris, 19; Rance Bowden, Belle Fourche, 17.50; Cody Dirkes, Hermosa, 16; Colter Meeks, Hay Springs, 15.50; Gus Wilson, Kyle, 0. 

Goat Tying

Isabell Risse, Martin, 20; T. Merrill, Wall, 16; Taylor Price, Whitewood, 14; Jessica Woodward, Custer, 14; Landry Haugen, Sturgis, 12; Presley Johnson, Vale, 8; Kylene Baker, Buffalo Gap, 7; 

Acelyn Brink, Newell, 5; Erin Osmotherly, Hot Springs, 5; Capri Cammack, Sturgis, 3; Tava Sexton, Whitewood, 2; Emelia Vandermay, Long Valley, 2; Kenley Parker, Custer, 1; Avari Dorrance, Custer, 1. 

Girl’s Cutting

Landrey Haugen, Sturgis, 19; Sophia Meyer, Rapid City, 17; Tava Sexton, Whitewood, 15; Sidney Peterson, Sturgis, 15; Chloe Fortune, Quinn, 12; Taylor Price, Whitewood, 10; Griffin Grooms, Oglala, 9; Eason Boyd, Scenic, 4. 

Pole Bending

T. Merrill, Wall, 19; Landry Haugen, Sturgis, 16; Laramie Nutter, Rapid City, 14; Piper Cordes, Wall, 10; Kellyn Shearer, Wall, 9; Leaha Pauly, Martin, 8; Chloe Fortune, Quinn, 6; Sidney Peterson, Sturgis, 6; Savie Slaba, Box Elder, 6; Jade Ecoffey, Wounded Knee, 5; Jonnie Anders, Elm Springs, 3; Erin Osmotherly, Hot Springs, 3; Lucy Moon, Creighton, 3; Merika Dirk, Rapid City, 2; Cassie Chambliss, New Underwood, 1. 

Reined Cow Horse

Gabe Glines, Smithwick, 19.50; Chase Brunsch, Pine Ridge, 18; Landry Haugen, Sturgis, 17.5; Tava Sexton, 14; Easton Boyd, Scenic, 12. 

Saddle Bronc

Traylin Martin, Faith, 19.50; Jackson Ford, Sturgis, 18.50; Eastan West, New Underwood, 15; Thayne Elshere, Hereford, 14; Malcom Heathershaw, Quinn, 13; Isaah Bartels, Caputa, 5; Cy Hughson, Provo, 4. 

Steer Wrestling

Teagan Gourneau, Presho, 20; Jackson Ford, Sturgis, 17; Bodey Waln, Martin, 17; Stran Williams, Wall, 7; Jaxon Hauk, Wall, 6. 

Team Roping

Rance Bowden, Belle Fourche, 17; Bodey Waln, Martin, 17; Cade Hammerstrom, New Underwood, 17; T. Merrill, Wall, 17; Kale Crowswer, New Underwood, 12; Laramie Nutter, Rapid City, 12; Sierra Hilgenkamp, Wall, 9; Traylin, Martin, Faith, 9; Caden Stoddard, Norris, 9; Quinn Moon, Creighton, 8; Trey Tetrault, Martin, 8; Laney Fanning, Martin, 8; Jessica Woodward, Custer, 8; Kipp Cordes, Wall, 7; Piper Cordes, Wall, 7; Cedar Amiotte, Wall, 6; Jaxon Hauk, Wall, 6; Matthew Heathershaw, Quinn, 5; Teagan Gourneau, Presho, 5; Shelby Derner, New Underwood, 4; Stran Williams, 4; Blair Blasius, Wall, 3; Burk Blasius, Wall, 3; Thayne Elshere, Hereford, 2 Gabe Glines, Smithwick, 2; Ryle Millar, Sturgis, 2; Cason Sabers, Whitewood, 2; Sidney Peterson, Sturgis, 1; Isabel Risse, Martin, 1. 

Tiedown

Rance Bowden, Belle Fourche, 18; Caden Stoddard, Norris, 11; Cade Hammerstron, New Underwood, 11; Kale Crowser, New Underwood, 10; Cason Sabers, Whitewood, 9; Blair Blasius, Wall, 9; Trevor Hartshorn, Hermosa, 9; Jace Blasius, Wall, 7; Ty Allen, Bennett County, 6; Eastan West, New Underwood, 6; Traylin Martin, Faith, 6; Bodey Waln, Martin, 4; Riggin Wimberley, Manderson, 3; Burk Blasius, Wall, 1; Trey Tetrault, Martin, 1. 




East Regional results from Huron

(Total points are based on performances from first and second, go around)

Bareback Riding

Devon Moore, Clear Lake, 20; Payton Tobin, Wessington Springs, 0. 

Barrel Racing: 

Raylee Faerhaug, Wessington Springs, 20; Keylee Zancanella, Aurora, 16; Shada Beeson, Wagner, 13; Josie Mousel, Colman, 12; Callie Aamot, De Smet, 8; Samantha Ford, Mitchell, 8; Sidney Johnson, Sisseton, 6; Tierney Breen, Woonsocket, 5; Addyson Wittnebel, Castlewood, 5; Ally Henkel, Mitchell, 4; Hannah Heezen, Wessington Springs, 4; Lacey Westphal, Leola, 3; Taylor McGregor, Canistota, 3; Gracey Stephens, Hartford, 2; Teya Moody, Woonsocket, 1. 

Breakaway Roping

Tierney Breen, Woonsocket, 16; Josie Mousel, Colman, 16; Paige Marzahn, Redfield, 12; Summer Beeson, Wagner, 10; Tyra Gates, Miller, 9; Taylor McGregor, Canistota, 8; Taya Skiles, Inwood, 8; Megan Delay, Beresford, 6; Emily Richie, Bristol, 6; Keylee Zancanella, Aurora, 4; Sidney Johnson, Sisseton, 4; Swayze Ness, Kimball, 3; Michaela McCormick, Salem, 3; Faith Fliehs, Aberdeen, 2; Jordyn Tibbs, Elkton, 2. 

Bull Riding 

Tate Meyer, Huron, 19; Mason Moody, Letcher, 10; Jesse Kline, Hartford, 0; Bryce Ridings, Hartford, 0; Kaktis Carlson, Winner, 0; Tucker Mertens, Veblen, 0. 

Goat Tying

Michaela McCormick, Salem, 16; Kylie Wittnebel, Castlewood, 15; Tierney Breen, Woonsocket, 15; Gracey Stephens, Hartford, 12; Raylee Fagerhaug, Wessington Springs, 9; Tyra Gates, Miller, 9Gracey Sheridan, Brookings, 8; Jazz McGirr, Huron, 7; Ally Henkel, Mitchell, 5; Keylee Zancanella, Aurora, 4; Paige Marzahn, Redfield, 3; Linley Schmitz, Jefferson, 3; Devin Hunter, Huron, 2; Sidney Johnson, Sisseton, 2. 

Girl’s Cutting

Kylie Wittnebel, Castlewood, 19; Taya Skiles, Inwood, 19; Summer Beeson, Wagner, 13; Samantha Ford, Mitchell, 8; Emily Richie, Briston, 7; Tyra Gates, Miller, 7; Shayda Ness, Kimball, 6; Shyannn Marzahn, Redfield, 6; Hannah Heezen, Wessington Springs, 5; Callie Aamot, De Smet, 5; Presley Acheson, Canistota, 3; Maddy Boyd, Sioux Falls, 3; Tierney Breen, Woonsocket, 2; Swayze Ness, Kimball, 2; Maddie Williams, Brentford, 1. 

Reined Cow Horse

Samantha Ford, Mitchell, 20; Victoria Buffington, Huron, 18; Faith Fliehs, Aberdeen, 8. 

Saddle Bronc

Christopher Nelson, Lake Andes, 10; Dwight Kuhlman, Humboldt, 0; Maveric Smith, Utica, 0

Steer Wrestling

Kade Odens, Scotland, 10; Chase Olson, Hartford, 9. 

Team Roping

Tate Johnson, Sisseton, 19, Tyan Johnson, 19; Tyan Johnson, Sisseton, 19; Jack Mousel, Colman, 14; Jase Mousel, Colman, 14; Jace Tekrony, Clear Lake, 10; Kaden Tekrony, Clear Lake, 10; Seith Gaikowski, Waubay, 9; Conner Herren, Crooks, 9; Jaxon Bowes, Brookings, 8; Maveric Smith, Utica, 8; Chase Frericks, Frankfort, 8; Burke WIlliams, Redfield, 8; Chase Varilek, Geddes, 6; Sidney Johnson, Sisseton, 6; Mason Moody, Letcher, 5; Drew Stroschein, Dell Rapids, 5; Raylee Fagerhaug, Wessington Springs, 4; Samantha Ford, Mitchell, 4; John Halverson, Fairview, 3; Dylan McCgregor, Salem, 4. 

Tie Down: 

Jace Tekrony, Clear Lake, 20; Conner Herren, Crooks, 16; Drew Stroschein, Dell Rapids, 11; Seth Gaikowski, Waubay, 9; Royce Bruns, Plankinton, 8; Mason Moody, Letcher, 8; Tyler Esser, Frankfort, 7; Jase Mousel, Colman, 6; Kaden Tekrony, Clear Lake, 6; Jimmy Lammers, Orient, 5; Jack Mousel, Colman, 4; Tegan Marzahn, Redfield, 3; Eli Haugen, Colman, 1. 



Regional Rodeo Results for River (Highmore)

(Total points are based on performances from first and second, go around)

Bareback Riding

Taylon Carmody, Mobridge, 19; Logan Van Well, Selby, 17; Chase Yellow Hawk, Blunt, 10; Lucas Yellow Hawk, Blunt, 7; Lane Stuwe, Hoven, 0. 

Barrel Racing: 

Makenzee Wheelhouse, Pierre, 19; Gabi Irving, Pierre, 14; Ryen Sheppick, Pierre, 10; Dale Forman, Ree Heights, 10; Taylyn Cass, Pierre, 10; Kenlea Heck, Isabel, 9; Tommie Martin, Hayes, 8; Sierre Stuwe, Hoven, 7; Daisy Dean, Platte, 7; Ashlyn Hoffine, Colome, 4; Taylee Stroup, Fort Pierre, 3; Kam Krogman, White River, 3; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 2; Emily Schack, Tolstoy, 2; Abilene McQuire, Gettysburg, 1; Josie Menzel, Quinn, 1. 

Breakaway Roping: 

Addison Salverson, Mound CIty, 19; Taylee Stroup, Fort Pierre, 17; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 17; Josie Menzel, Quinn, 12; Piper Hanson, Burke, 8; Megan Marone, Pukwana, 7; Caysen Gran, Kennebec, 7; Abline McQuire, Gettysburg, 6; Tessa Goldade, 6; Breezy Amiotte, 5; Keeleigh Reis-Elsoowd, 3;  Kate Havlik, Kimball, 2; Taylor Burgee, Onida, 1. 

Bull Riding: 

Mark Sandquist, Trail City, 19; Riley Shippy, Colome, 10; Chazz Gabe, Timber Lake, 9; Hazin Schmidt, White River, 8; Holden Lottman, Kadoka, 7; Tyson Hill, White River, 6; Ryder Rowland, Harrold, 5. 

Boy’s Cutting: 

Paden Belkham, Blunt, 19; Rhone Schmidt, White River, 17; Garret Phillips, Winner, 17; Hazen Schmidt, White River, 15. 

Goat Tying: 

Makenzee Wheelhouse, Pierre, 17; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 17; Tommie Martin, Hayes, 16; Taylee Stroup, Fort Pierre, 9; Emily Schack, Tolstoy, 8; Taylyn Cass, Pierre, 8; Kate Weborg, St. Charles, 7; Dale Forman, Ree Heights, 6; Kate Havlik, Kimball, 4.50; Tricia Lammers, Orient, 4.5; Josie Menzel, Quinn, 4; Ashlyn Hoffine, Colome, 3; Piper Hanson, Burke, 3; Quincy Olivier, Ipswich, 2; Jenna Kruger, Pierre, 1. 

Girl’s Cutting

Tricia Lammers, Orient, 19; Kate Havlik, Kimball, 13; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 10; Ashlyn Hoffine, Colome, 9; Casey Gran, Kennebeck, 8; Taylee Stroup, Fort Pierre, 8; Westlie Cahoy, Colome, 7; Josie Menzel, Quinn, 6; Taylyn Cass, Pierre, 6; Keeleigh Reis-Elwood, Reliance, 5; Abilene McQuire, Gettysburg, 4; Megan Marone, Pukwana, 4; Mckia Brink, Pierre, 3; Piper Hanson, Burke, 2; Dale Forman, Ree Heights, 2; Kenlea Heck, Isabel, 1. 

Pole Bending

Tricia Lammers, Orient, 19; Kate Havlik, Kimball, 13; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 10; Ashlyn Hoffine, Colome, 9; Caysen Gran, Kennebeck, 8; Taylee Stroup, Fort Pierre, 8; Westlie Cahoy, Colome, 7; Josie Menzel, Quinn, 6; Taylyn Cass, Pierre, 6; Keeleigh Reis-Elwood, Reliance, 5; Abilene McQuire, Gettysburg, 4; Megan Marone, Pukwana, 4; Mckia Brink, Pierre, 3; Sayler Schuyler, Hamill, 3; Piper Hanson, Burke, 2; Dale Forman, Ree Heights, 2; Kenla Heck, Isabel, 1. 

Reined Cow Horse

Ryen Sheppick, Pierre, 10; Rhone Schmidt, White River, 17; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence, 16; Garrett Phillips, Winner, 14; Paden Belkham, Blunt, 13; Ellington Soukup, Lesterville, 0. 

Saddle Bronc

Mason Hood, Burke, 20, Gabriel Fauske, Wall, 0; Dylan Fuoss, Draper, 0; Holden Lottman, Kadoka, 0; Mark Sandquist, Trail City, 0; Joseph O’Bryan, Kadoka, 0; HOlden Eisemann, Glenham, 0. 

Steer Wrestling

Terran Talsma, Springfield, 17; Taten Hill, White River, 16; Swade Reis, Reliance, 10; Maxx Blair, Long Valley, 9; Tevin Cowan, Harrold, 9; Grady Aasby, Highmore, 7; Rowdy Moore, Winner, 6. 

Team Roping

Jade Byrne, Martin, 17; Dalton Porch, Kadoka, 17; Suede Reis, Reliance, 10; Colton Michalek, Chamberlain, 10; Dalton Moore, Lower Brule, 9; Garret Phillips, Winner, 9; Peyton Haugen, Reliance, 9; Prestyn Haugen, Reliance, 9; Daisy Dean, Platte, 8; Tyson Hill, White river, 8; Tristan Spencer, Pierre, 8; Ty Graesser, Chamberlain, 8; Stetson Shelbourn, Colome, 7; Isabella Williams, Kadoka, 7; Layne Palmer, Kadoka, 6; Rhone Schmidt, White River, 6; Tate Hoffman, Highmore, 5; Layni Stevens, St. Lawrence 5; Paden Belkham, Blunt, 4; Terran Talsma, Springfield, 4. 

Tiedown

Dalton Porch, Kadoka, 18; Swade Reis, Reliance, 14; Tristan Spencer, Pierre, 12; Layne Palmer, Kadoka, 11; Peyton Haugen, Reliance, 9; Grady Aasby, Highmore, 8; Terran Talsma, Springfield, 8; Maxx Blair, Long Valley, 8; Cody Aasby, Highmore, 7; Prestyn Haugen, Reliance, 6; Tevin Cowan, Harrold, 5; Paden Belkham, Blunt, 2; Jade Byrne, Martin, 2. 



Northwest regional rodeo results

(Total points are based on performances from first and second, go around)

Bareback Riding

Cayden Wolfe, Belle Fouche, 20; Payton Gaskins, Miles City, 9; Reece Reder, Fruitdale, 9. 

Barrel Racing: 

Lainey Crago, Belle Fourche, 18; Shaine Weishaar, Belle Fourche, 11; Claire Verhulst, Reva, 10; Kashlin Bettelyoun, Eagle Butte, 9; Kelsie Costello, Newell, 8; Cassidy Schuelke, Opal, 7; Aspen Vining, 7; Taylor Gaer, Newell, 6; Lydia Main, Belle Fourche, 6; Reata Hays, Newell, 6; Kayclynn Young, Dupree, 5; Mataya Ward, Fruitdale, 4; Bailey Verhulst, Reva, 4; Kennedy McLellan, Dupree, 3; Mackenzie Longbrake, Dupree, 3; Presley Fischer, Parade, 1.5; Hadley Phil, Buffalo, 1.5. 

Breakaway Roping: 

Cassidy Schuelke, Opal, 17; Charlie Henwood, Belle Fourche, 14; Mataya Ward, Fruitdale, 12; Chloe, Crago, Belle Fourche, 10; Brylee Grubb, Spearfish, 8; Rylee Prince, Faith, 8; Lainey Crago, Belle Fouche, 7; Jaysee Jones, Howes, 7; Hadley Pihl, Buffalo, 6; Tristan Kennedy, Faith, 5; Kashlan Bettelyoun, Eagle Butte, 5; Acacia Anderberg, Mobridge, 4; Madison Brooks, Faith, 3; Shada Selby, Ridgeview, 2; Reata Hays, Newell, 1; Reagan, Grueb, Dupree, 1. 

Bull Riding

Jackson Spencer, Faith, 0; Tyler Stamback, Dupree, 0; Reece Reder, Fruitdale, 0; Raile Joens, Buffalo, 0; Tevin Schiffner, Belle Fourche, 0; D'angelo Garduna, Belle Fouche, 0. 

Boy’s Cutting

Trey Fuller, Faith, 19; Jakob Long, Enning, 18; Braden Routier, Buffalo, 17. 

Goat Tying

Jaysee Jones, Howes, 19; Bailey Verhulst, Reva, 16; Kelsi Costello, Newell, 13; Brylee Grubb, Spearfish, 10; Claire Verhulst, Reva, 9; Skylar Vig, Faith, 7; Rylee Price, Faith, 6; Macy Schiley, Meadow, 6; Cassidy Schuelke, Opal, 5; Regan Grueb, Dupree, 5; Mataya Ward, Fruitdale, 4; Raelyn Vines, Eagle Butte, 3; Lydia Main, Belle Fourche, 3; Charly Etzkorn, Eagle Butte, 2; Kennedy McLellan, Dupree, 1; Anika Main, Belle Fourche, 1. 

Girl’s Cutting

Dallie Lawrence, Alzada, MT, 19; Macy Schiley, Meadow, 17; Chloe, Crago, Belle Fourche, 17; Kimberly Johnson, Mud Butte, 15; Mataya Ward, Fruitdale, 11.5; Charly Etzkorn, Belle Fourche, 9.5; Shaine Weishaar, Belle Fourche, 9; Jaysee Jones, Howes, 0. 

Pole Bending

Aspen Vining, Buffalo, 19; Reata Hays, Newell, 16; Kennedy McLellan, Dupree, 15.5; Katie Sheridan, Faith, 14; Claire Verhulst, Reva, 9; Lainey Crago, Belle Fourche, 7.5; Chloe Crago, Belle Fourche, 6; Bailey Verhulst, Reva, 5; Brylee Grugg, Spearfish, 4; Kelsi Costello, Newell, 4; Shasa Lee, Reva, 3; Tandee Nelson, Faith, 3; Jazmyn Longbrake, Dupree, 3; Raelynn Vines, Eagle Butte, 1. 

Reined Cow Horse: 

Dallie Lawrence, Alzada, MT, 19; Dawson Kautzman, Camp Crook, 19; Kimberly Johnson, Mud Butte, 16; Jakob Long, Enning, 12; Mataya Ward, Fruitdale, 7; Skyler Nation, Buffalo, 6. 

Saddle Bronc

Rope Roghair, Isabel, 10; Cade Costello, Newell, 10; Toarin Humble, Faith, 9; Ian Arneson, Meadow, 9; Hudson Fischbach, Faith, 8; Haydon Starr, Dupree, 8; TJ Henwood, Belle Fourche, 7. 

Steer Wrestling

Grey Gilbert, Buffalo, 20; Denton Good, Long Valley, 16; Dawson Kautzman, Camp Crooks, 15; Bobby Brewer, Dupree, 12; Gage Gilbert, Camp Crook, 8; Tayson Jones, Howes, 8; Cody Barnett, Buffalo, 6; Braden Routier, Buffalo, 5. 

Team Roping

Brylee Grubb, Spearfish, Josh Womack, Newcastle, WY, 19; Madison Brooks, Faith, 12, Lanny Brooks, 12; Klayte McLellan, Dupree, 12, Bobby Brewer, Dupree, 12; Tegan Fite, Hermosa, 10; Treg Thorstenson, Lantry, 10; Tyon Arenson, Enning, 10; Brigg Price, Red Owl, 10; Jet Jensen, Belle Fouche, 8; Jadon Jensen, Belle Fourche, 8; Sage Burress, Isabel, 8; Rope Roghair, Isabel, 8; Jakob Long, Enning, 7; Tayson Jones, Howes, 7; Jess Harper, Faith, 6; Drew Harper, Faith, 6; Lainey Crago, Belle Fourche, 6; Kaylor Kudlock, Belle Fourche, 6; Trey Fuller, 5; Shaine Weishaar, Belle Fourche, 5; Braydon Terveen, Eagle Butte, 1; Kashlin Bettelyoun, 1. 

Tie Down

Gilbert Grey, Harding County, 18; Dawson Kautzman, Camp Crook, 16; Cayden Floyd, Buffalo, 14; Tegan Fite, Hermosa, 13; Brigg Price, Red Owl, 12; Denton Good, Long Valley, 8; Treg Thorstenson, Lantry, 7; Lanny Brooks, Faith, 5; Sage Burress, Isabel, 5; Jet Jensen, Belle Fourche, 4; Braydon Terveen, Eagle Butte, 4; Tyon Arneson, Enning, 2; Trey Fuller, Faith, 1; Matthew Gray, Faith, 1.