Teen rodeo
<p>Cowgirl Hallie Sohr, of Ronan High School, finished second with a 4.79 in Sunday’s second round of the Montana High School Rodeo Association’s Breakaway event at the Polson Fairgrounds. Right:</p>
<p>Cowgirl Nichole Lake, of Polson, put her head down and was all business in the barrels. Her Sunday’s time was 24.30.</p>
The Montana High School Rodeo Association is one of the 41 states, 5 Canadian provinces, and Australia that is involved in the National High School Rodeo Association. Members compete at the state level for local recognition and the top four contestants in each event qualify to compete in the National High School Finals Rodeo held every July.
At the NHSFR over 1,500 contestants compete for national titles, awards and scholarships. By being a student member of the MHSRA, contestants also have an opportunity to be awarded college scholarships and scholarship assistance for continuing their educational careers. The NHSRA is an independent student athletic association that relies on the financial assistance of sponsors. For more information about the MHSRA, follow the links on the left and contact any of the directors or secretary.