The Mid States Finals Rodeo took place at Trotter Arena at the Custer County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Performances were held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Mid States Rodeo Association was established in 1974 and has a membership of nearly 500 cowboys and cowgirls from a five state region which includes South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, and Iowa. Here are the cowboys and cowgirls that were tops in the average after the three finals performances.
Barebacks – Whitten Hoover – Ainsworth, NE
Calf Roping – Riley Pruitt – Gering, NE
45 & over Calf Roping – Rusty Kluender – Broken Bow, NE
Team Roping – Jeff Johnston / Thedford, NE & Matt Kasner / Cody, NE
Mixed Team Roping – Danielle Wray / Ord, NE & Levi Tyan / Hayes Center, NE
Breakaway – Brook Jamison – Ashby, NE
Saddle Broncs – Rowdy Chesser – Goodwell, OK
Steer Wrestling – Chad VanCampen – McCook, NE
Barrel Racing – Patty Finney – Ainsworth, NE
Bull Riding – Ethan Lesiak – Clarks, NE
