Southwestern North Dakota athletes shine at national rodeo finals

Southwestern North Dakota athletes shine at national rodeo finals

LINCOLN, Neb. — Southwestern North Dakota rodeo athletes delivered on the national stage last week, combining for three reserve world championships as Team North Dakota finished seventh overall at the 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo. Held July 19-25 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the National High School Finals Rodeo brought together more than 1,500 student-athletes from the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand to compete for w…