The seven local team members who have qualified for the state finals are, alphabetically, Sophia Magneson, Tee Pickett, Tel Pickett, Taylor Scepka, Megan Simmons, Shandi Treadwell and Starlyn Treadwell.
Although competition across New Mexico is tough, the local youth have become top contenders in their respective events.
Sophia Magneson competes in barrels, poles and goat tying… Tee Pickett competes in breakaway roping, team roping – heading and heeling, and ribbon roping… Tel Pickett competes in tie-down calf roping, team roping – heading and heeling, and ribbon roping… Taylor Scepka competes in barrels and breakaway roping… Megan Simmons competes in breakaway roping, barrels and poles… Shandi Treadwell competes in barrels, flags, poles and goat tying… and Starlyn Treadwell competes in breakaway roping, barrels, poles and goat tying.
The State 4-H Rodeo Finals will be held September 7th-9th at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds west of Las Cruces.