ALAMOSA – The National High School Finals Rodeo came to a conclusion on Saturday. The event took place at the Sweetwater Events Center in Rock Springs, Wyo.
Four SLV performers competed at the NHSFR this year.
Klayt Staudt of Saguache was entered in two events this year – boys cutting and team roping with Rett Coors of Loveland.
In boys cutting, Staudt scored 130 points in his first run last Wednesday morning and 137 in his second run on Wednesday evening for a total of 267 points. That total had him tie for 54th place overall.
Staudt and Coors did not record a time in either of their performances.
Despite not placing high at the NHSFR, it was an outstanding year for Staudt as he was Colorado’s boys all-around champion.
Another Saguache competitor, Rivers Hill, participated in barrel racing. She had a time of 17.983 seconds in her first go round on Wednesday morning and she ran her second go in 22.846 seconds on Wednesday evening. Her total of 40.784 had her finish 131st.
Two members of the Sittler family also competed at the NHSFR.
Ben Sittler competed in bull riding. However, he did not record a score in either of his attempts.
Alex Sittler took part in shooting sports. He first competed in the rifle shoot which took place at the Green River Shooting Range in Green River, Wyo. on Tuesday. He tied for 128th with 179 points.
He then competed in trap shooting which was at the Sweetwater Trap Club in Rock Springs on Thursday. He tied for 138th with 63 points.
The next NHSFR will be July 13-19, 2025 also in Rock Springs.
