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Local pros lighting up leaderboards at PRCA events

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
In case folks were forgetting just how talented the pro rodeo competitors from West River country are, a few of them issued a reminder during a two-week run that included a busy July 4th weekend on the PRCA schedule.
Pete Maher dismounts while competing in goat tying at the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA last week. Maher, in his third appearance at nationals, finished fifth overall. Photo courtesy of NJHFR

Pete Maher dismounts while competing in goat tying at the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA last week. Maher, in his third appearance at nationals, finished fifth overall. Photo courtesy of NJHFR

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Maher caps Jr. High career with fifth place at national finals

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
McLaughlin 14-year-old Pete Maher capped his third and final trip to the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA, last week with a fifth place overall finish in goat tying. The in-coming freshman - already a formidable rodeo veteran - will move to the high school ranks next season.
Bullfighter Dayton Spiel of Parade was injured during the Sitting Bull Stampede last year after being struck in the eye with a bull bell. The Stampede committee will provide each bull rider this year with a Licabell - a pliable reubber alternative to the traditional metal bell. Licabell is donating a portion of the proceeds from the purchase to Spiel.

Bullfighter Dayton Spiel of Parade was injured during the Sitting Bull Stampede last year after being struck in the eye with a bull bell. The Stampede committee will provide each bull rider this year with a Licabell - a pliable reubber alternative to the traditional metal bell. Licabell is donating a portion of the proceeds from the purchase to Spiel.

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Sitting Bull Stampede, Licabell rally to support injured bullfighter Spiel

Alex Dodd Prca Media
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Dayton Spiel got his start in rodeo as a bull rider but quickly found his niche as a ProRodeo bullfighter.The Parade native’s efforts earned him a spot at the RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo twice before an unfortunate accident halted his budding career.
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Gabe wins bull riding at Irene, gets PRCA competitors card

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Chazz Gabe, a 2022 Timber Lake High School grad and one of the premier young bull riders in the South Dakota Rodeo Association today, celebrated getting his PRCA card last week by winning the bull riding event at the Irene Rodeo June 28-29.
Korbi Heck of Isabel competes in the poles during the Perkins County 4-H Rodeo in Bison recently. Photo courtesy of Tami Kuper.

Korbi Heck of Isabel competes in the poles during the Perkins County 4-H Rodeo in Bison recently. Photo courtesy of Tami Kuper.

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Area youth collect points at Perkins Co. 4-H Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Area competitors were among some of the top finishers at the Perkins County 4-H Rodeo held in Bison on June 22-23, including a couple who posted first place showings.
Doug Lawrence of White Horse throws his lasso during his run in the calf roping competition at the annual Pioneer Days Rodeo in Dupree on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jon Flatland

Doug Lawrence of White Horse throws his lasso during his run in the calf roping competition at the annual Pioneer Days Rodeo in Dupree on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Locals Woodward, Deal among Pioneer Days Rodeo winners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Local competitors Minda Woodward of Dupree and Kaden Deal of Eagle Butte were among those capturing top honors in their respective events at the 2024 Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23.
Rope Roghair is focused while competing in the boys cutting competition at the State HS Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre last weekend. Roghair won the state boys cutting championship and later added the saddle bronc riding crown, advancing him to the National HS Finals Rodeo in Wyoming in both events later this summer. Photo Courtesy of Chuck Miner/4C Photography

Rope Roghair is focused while competing in the boys cutting competition at the State HS Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre last weekend. Roghair won the state boys cutting championship and later added the saddle bronc riding crown, advancing him to the National HS Finals Rodeo in Wyoming in both events later this summer. Photo Courtesy of Chuck Miner/4C Photography

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Roghair a two-time champion at South Dakota HS Rodeo Finals

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Isabel cowboy Rope Roghair bound for Miles City Community College in the fall - made the most of his final appearance in a South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo over the weekend, capturing two state championships and punching his ticket to the National High School Finals Rodeo July 14-20 in Rock...

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Bader, Vollers sweep divisions at Isabel Fishing Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Sunshine and calm waters greeted the participants in this year’s Isabel Father’s Day Fishing Tournament, held Saturday, June 14, at Isabel Lake.The Buffalo team of Alan, Greg and Christen Voller won the adult bass division - thanks, in part, to a4.
Young, Kosel top leaderboard at Foote Memorial Rodeo

Young, Kosel top leaderboard at Foote Memorial Rodeo

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Young, Kosel top leaderboard at Foote Memorial Rodeo

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tie-down roper Trey Young of Dupree and barrel racer Summer Kosel of Glenham topped the leaderboard in their respective events at the annual Adrian Foote Memorial Rodeo held last Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, in New Town, ND.Young claimed first place in tiedown roping with a 9.
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