The 2022 State Rodeo Finals took place at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Ft. Pierre on June 15-18.
Here are the state champions and national finalists for all of the events. For complete scores for all the athletes, including season scores, and state championship points, click here.
2022 South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals
All Around Cowboy – Rance Bowden
All Around Cowgirl – Layni Stevens
Rookie Cowboy – Kale Crowser
Rookie Cowgirl – Ryen Sheppick
Rodeo Queen - Tobi Hintz
Bareback Riding
Lucas Yellow Hawk – State Champion
Reece Reder
Kade Montague
Jhett Knight
Barrel Racing
Piper Cordes – State Champion
Tommie Martin
Makenzee Wheelhouse
Landry Haugen
Breakaway Roping
Charlie Henwood – State Champion
Acelyn Brink
Josie Mousel
Mataya Ward
Bull Riding
Mason Moody – State Champion
Riley Shippy
Jack Rodenbaugh
Jestyn Woodward
Boy’s Cutting
Rance Bowden – State Champion
Trey Fuller
Paden Belkham
Cody Dirkes
Goat Tying
Brylee Grubb – State Champion
Michaela McCormick
Jaysee Jones
Isabel Risse
Girl’s Cutting
Layni Stevens – State Champion
Tava Sexton
Macy Schiley
Landry Haugen
Pole Bending
Tommie Martin – State Champion
T. Merrill
Kylie Wittnebel
Addyson Wittnebel
Reined Cow Horse
Dallie Lawrence – State Champion
Ryen Sheppick
Landry Haugen
Chase Brunsch
Saddle Bronc
Traylin Martin – State Champion
Cade Costello
Thayne Elshere
Malcom Heathershaw
Steer Wrestling
Denton Good – State Champion
Grey Gilbert
Bobby Brewer
Teagan Gourneau
Team Roping
Tate Johnson and Tyan Johnson – State Champions
Easton West and Caden Stoddard
Ty Graesser and Tristan Spencer
Tegan Fite and Treg Thorstenson
Tiedown
Rance Bowden – State Champion
Tegan Fite
Conner Herren
Grey Gilbert
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The 2022 State Finals Rodeo took place at Ft. Pierre from the Stanley County Fairgrounds on June 15-18. Check out some of our action shots from the event.