Over 500 young cowboys and cowgirls from across South Dakota qualified from regional rodeos to compete in the 4-H Rodeo Finals in Ft. Pierre on August 22 through 24.

The top four average placers earned buckles. Below are the Haakon County contestants who placed in the top 10 of the 1st go, the 2nd go and the average in each event at the South Dakota 4-H Rodeo Finals.

Sr. Girls Breakaway Roping

1st Go: 7th - Kelsey Hostutler, Midland

Sr. Girls Ribbon Roping

1st Go: 8th - K. Hostutler

2nd Go: 7th - K. Hostutler

Averages: 2nd - K. Hostutler, 4th - Carissa Doolittle, Midland

Jr. Boys Breakaway

2nd Go: 5th - Thomas Doolittle, Midland

Jr. Boys Flag Race

2nd Go: 6th - T. Doolittle

Averages: 7th - T. Doolittle

Jr. Boys Goat Tying

1st Go: 9th - T. Doolittle

Averages: 7th - T. Doolittle

Sr. Boys Calf Roping

1st Go: 3rd - Jade Nelson, Midland

Sr. Boys Saddle Bronc Riding

2nd Go: 6th - Wyatt Kammerer, Philip

Averages: 7th - W. Kammerer

Sr. Boys Steer Wrestling

1st Go: 5th - Ryan Kammerer, Philip, 6th - W. Kammerer

Averages: 6th - R. Kammerer

Sr. Boys Steer Wrestling

2nd - Trey Fortune, Milesville, and W. Kammerer

7th - Tucker McDaniel, Midland, and J. Nelson.