OGALLALA, NEB - The Ogallala Adams Bank and Trust Senior legion baseball team kicks off post season play today in the B6 American Legion Seniors tournament in McCook. Ogallala is the 2 seed this year and will take on 5th seed Holdrege at 2:00 pm central time, 1 pm mountain time.&nbsp;

We will have LIVE coverage of today's contest on the radio on Flatrock 100.7FM and streamed online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Fo2Ywd4kLoxYQ6ICdNLEXdhrKa0Q_ngZQ6tI02a7udPUhxL2itW5-a94">https://flatrock1007.com/</a> with pregame coverage set to begin at 1:50 pm central time, 12:50 mountain time.

Canon Rath&nbsp;North Platte PostOGALLALA, NEB - The Ogallala Adams Bank and Trust Senior legion baseball team kicks off post season play today in the B6 American Legion Seniors tournament in McCook. Ogallala is the 2 seed this year and will take on 5th seed Holdrege at 2:00 pm central time, 1 pm mountain time.&nbsp;We will have LIVE coverage of today's contest on the radio on Flatrock 100.7FM and streamed online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Fo2Ywd4kLoxYQ6ICdNLEXdhrKa0Q_ngZQ6tI02a7udPUhxL2itW5-a94">https://flatrock1007.com/</a> with pregame coverage set to begin at 1:50 pm central time, 12:50 mountain time.

Ogallala Seniors B6 American Legion Tournament Begins Today

GRAND ISLAND, Neb - The North Platte FNBO Seniors baseball team was eliminated Tuesday afternoon by Hastings Five Points Bank 8-3. Hastings will play Kearney Runza Wednesday for the district title and a trip to state.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb - The North Platte FNBO Seniors baseball team was eliminated Tuesday afternoon by Hastings Five Points Bank 8-3. Hastings will play Kearney Runza Wednesday for the district title and a trip to state.<figure>
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North Platte eliminated from district tournament 

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ District Tournament Day 4 vs. Hastings Five Points Bank

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ District Tournament Day 3 vs Kearney Runza

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ District Tournament Day 2 vs Grand Island Home Federal

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ District Tournament

Senior game postponed until tomorrow

Story by NU Athletic Communications

The Nebraska soccer team added a talented in-state player to a roster that includes six newcomers, when Head Coach John Walker announced the addition of Lincoln native Alexa Gobel for the 2023 season.

“Nebraska is a competitive school academically and athletically,” Gobel said. “After meeting with the coaches and players, I knew it would be a great fit for me. Growing up around the Big Ten and now being able to play in it is a dream come true. I can’t wait to be a Husker.”

Gobel, a recent Lincoln Southwest graduate, was a mainstay in the goal for the Silver Hawks. She tallied 10 shutouts and 61 saves during her senior season and was also a two-time Super State Second-Team honoree and a 2023 member of the Girls Class A All-State team. Additionally, she is a three-time All-Conference and two-time All-City selection. Gobel helped lead LSW to a runner-up finish in 2023, a third-place showing in 2022 and a fifth-place finish in 2021. Gobel also played volleyball and basketball in high school and chose Nebraska over playing volleyball at the University of Albany.

Academically, Gobel is a National Honor Society member, three-time both Academic All-Conference and Scholar-Athlete and has been named to the Honor Roll with High Distinction four times.

On the club side, Gobel played for Kenan Sahuric at 402 DA and helped her team to six-straight State Cup Championships.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska soccer team added a talented in-state player to a roster that includes six newcomers, when Head Coach John Walker announced the addition of Lincoln native Alexa Gobel for the 2023 season.<figure>
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 </figure>“Nebraska is a competitive school academically and athletically,” Gobel said. “After meeting with the coaches and players, I knew it would be a great fit for me. Growing up around the Big Ten and now being able to play in it is a dream come true. I can’t wait to be a Husker.”Gobel, a recent Lincoln Southwest graduate, was a mainstay in the goal for the Silver Hawks. She tallied 10 shutouts and 61 saves during her senior season and was also a two-time Super State Second-Team honoree and a 2023 member of the Girls Class A All-State team. Additionally, she is a three-time All-Conference and two-time All-City selection. Gobel helped lead LSW to a runner-up finish in 2023, a third-place showing in 2022 and a fifth-place finish in 2021. Gobel also played volleyball and basketball in high school and chose Nebraska over playing volleyball at the University of Albany.Academically, Gobel is a National Honor Society member, three-time both Academic All-Conference and Scholar-Athlete and has been named to the Honor Roll with High Distinction four times.On the club side, Gobel played for Kenan Sahuric at 402 DA and helped her team to six-straight State Cup Championships.

Huskers add Gobel for 2023

North Platte Nationals 13U Baseball Tryout for the 2024 season!&nbsp;

Call or message our Facebook page (North Platte Nationals 12U) to schedule a private tryout!&nbsp; Please contact Coach Justin @ 308 530 1527 or Coach Luke @ 308 241 1877 to schedule a tryout or with any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp; (Players who turn 14 yrs prior to May 1st, 2024 are not eligible unless they are in the 7th grade.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Nationals 13U Baseball Tryout for the 2024 season!&nbsp; Call or message our Facebook page (North Platte Nationals 12U) to schedule a private tryout!&nbsp; Please contact Coach Justin @ 308 530 1527 or Coach Luke @ 308 241 1877 to schedule a tryout or with any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp; (Players who turn 14 yrs prior to May 1st, 2024 are not eligible unless they are in the 7th grade.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Nationals 13U Baseball Tryout for the 2024 season! 

Head coach Ricky Holm talks all things FNBO Nationals

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ Ogallala

The North Platte Vipers 13U Baseball Team are bringing home the Gold Bracket STATE Runner Up Plaque and Rings! Left back row to right: Coach Lance Polk Dakota Bandy Landon Polk Brecken Korkow Ty Vaughn Kade Songster Jacoby Silos Lake Sellers Kalan Steinbeck Coach Bobby Korkow Front row left to right: Jace Hammond Maddux Hernandez Braxton Arensdorf Shane Simmons Coach Greg Hernandez&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>The North Platte Vipers 13U Baseball Team are bringing home the Gold Bracket STATE Runner Up Plaque and Rings! Left back row to right: Coach Lance Polk Dakota Bandy Landon Polk Brecken Korkow Ty Vaughn Kade Songster Jacoby Silos Lake Sellers Kalan Steinbeck Coach Bobby Korkow Front row left to right: Jace Hammond Maddux Hernandez Braxton Arensdorf Shane Simmons Coach Greg Hernandez&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Vipers 13U Baseball Team finished State runner up

 FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ Kearney/Hastings Tournament Day 3

 FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ Kearney/Hastings Tournament Day 2

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals @ Kearney/Hastings Tournament

North Platte High School (NPHS) announces the addition of baseball as a spring sports option for the 2023-2024 school year. Interest in adding baseball for NPHS students has grown immensely, and adding this option as a sport for our students is an easy decision for the high school.

Jimmie Rhodes, Director of NPHS Activities, announced the decision to include baseball as a spring sports option earlier this month. In a conversation with Rhodes, he stated, ‘We are in pursuit of offering quality programs that interest our students at North Platte High School.’ Rhodes added, ‘I have fielded multiple questions about adding baseball for our boys to NPHS and am excited to help make this dream a reality here at North Platte Public Schools.’

Baseball at North Platte High School is sanctioned by the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and will start its inaugural year with a limited schedule. Rhodes asks that anyone with questions about the new program please contact him at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jrhodes@nppsd.org">jrhodes@nppsd.org</a>. Additionally, anyone interested in a coaching position should apply at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nppsd.org/page/employment" target="_blank">https://www.nppsd.org/page/employment</a>.

‘North Platte Public Schools is proud to support the addition of baseball at the high school,’ stated Dr. Todd Rhodes, Superintendent of Schools. ‘We look forward to cheering on our Bulldog Baseball players next spring as they take the field to represent NPHS,’ Dr. Rhodes added in a recent interview about the new program.

To stay connected with all North Platte Public Schools Activities, visit our website at https://www.nppsd.org/.

Story by NPPSD CommunicationsNorth Platte High School (NPHS) announces the addition of baseball as a spring sports option for the 2023-2024 school year. Interest in adding baseball for NPHS students has grown immensely, and adding this option as a sport for our students is an easy decision for the high school.Jimmie Rhodes, Director of NPHS Activities, announced the decision to include baseball as a spring sports option earlier this month. In a conversation with Rhodes, he stated, ‘We are in pursuit of offering quality programs that interest our students at North Platte High School.’ Rhodes added, ‘I have fielded multiple questions about adding baseball for our boys to NPHS and am excited to help make this dream a reality here at North Platte Public Schools.’Baseball at North Platte High School is sanctioned by the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and will start its inaugural year with a limited schedule. Rhodes asks that anyone with questions about the new program please contact him at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jrhodes@nppsd.org">jrhodes@nppsd.org</a>. Additionally, anyone interested in a coaching position should apply at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nppsd.org/page/employment" target="_blank">https://www.nppsd.org/page/employment</a>.‘North Platte Public Schools is proud to support the addition of baseball at the high school,’ stated Dr. Todd Rhodes, Superintendent of Schools. ‘We look forward to cheering on our Bulldog Baseball players next spring as they take the field to represent NPHS,’ Dr. Rhodes added in a recent interview about the new program.To stay connected with all North Platte Public Schools Activities, visit our website at https://www.nppsd.org/.

Baseball coming to North Platte High School

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

Wes Ferguson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brayden&nbsp;Sorensen&nbsp;will represent Nebraska Kearney at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Track &amp; Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships this weekend (July 6-9) in Eugene, Oreg. Ferguson (800-meters) and Sorensen (high jump) had to hit necessary times and marks to qualify. This will be Sorensen's second straight appearance; he currently is in a four-way tie for 16th (7-1.75) with Ferguson ranking eighth out of 32 (1:45.46) among declared competitors. Fans can follow along with&nbsp;<a href="https://results.usatf.org/2023Outdoors/" target="_blank">live results</a>&nbsp;or watch via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usatf.tv/" target="_blank">www.usatf.tv/</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatf.tv/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=45365&amp;mgroup_event_id=7289&amp;year=2023&amp;do=videos&amp;video_id=362742" target="_blank">CNBC and Peacock</a>&nbsp;will also provide some coverage daily.&nbsp;

A three-time Division II national champion in the 800 (two outdoor and one indoor), Ferguson (Fremont) will run in the first round on Thursday at 4:50 p.m. Central. If he performs well enough, he'll advance to Friday's semifinals (9:45 p.m. Central) with the finals set for Sunday night (8:25 p.m. Central). Will Sumner of Georgia (1:44.26) and Bryce&nbsp;Hoppel&nbsp;of&nbsp;adidas&nbsp;(1:44.55) rank first and second, respectively. The high jump starts Sunday at 7:05 p.m. Central. The initial height will be close or at Sorensen's career-best effort of 7-1.75. The current leader is&nbsp;JuVaughn&nbsp;Harrison of PUMA (7-7.75). Also heading to Eugene is incoming&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;javelin thrower&nbsp;Wyatt Hammond&nbsp;(Norton, Kan.). He qualified for the U.S. Under 20 Championships thanks to a throw of 195-9. He'll complete Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Central with the field including five current Division I throwers including Nebraska's Dash&nbsp;Sirmon.

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsWes Ferguson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brayden&nbsp;Sorensen&nbsp;will represent Nebraska Kearney at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Track &amp; Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships this weekend (July 6-9) in Eugene, Oreg. Ferguson (800-meters) and Sorensen (high jump) had to hit necessary times and marks to qualify. This will be Sorensen's second straight appearance; he currently is in a four-way tie for 16th (7-1.75) with Ferguson ranking eighth out of 32 (1:45.46) among declared competitors. Fans can follow along with&nbsp;<a href="https://results.usatf.org/2023Outdoors/" target="_blank">live results</a>&nbsp;or watch via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usatf.tv/" target="_blank">www.usatf.tv/</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatf.tv/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=45365&amp;mgroup_event_id=7289&amp;year=2023&amp;do=videos&amp;video_id=362742" target="_blank">CNBC and Peacock</a>&nbsp;will also provide some coverage daily.&nbsp; A three-time Division II national champion in the 800 (two outdoor and one indoor), Ferguson (Fremont) will run in the first round on Thursday at 4:50 p.m. Central. If he performs well enough, he'll advance to Friday's semifinals (9:45 p.m. Central) with the finals set for Sunday night (8:25 p.m. Central). Will Sumner of Georgia (1:44.26) and Bryce&nbsp;Hoppel&nbsp;of&nbsp;adidas&nbsp;(1:44.55) rank first and second, respectively. The high jump starts Sunday at 7:05 p.m. Central. The initial height will be close or at Sorensen's career-best effort of 7-1.75. The current leader is&nbsp;JuVaughn&nbsp;Harrison of PUMA (7-7.75). Also heading to Eugene is incoming&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;javelin thrower&nbsp;Wyatt Hammond&nbsp;(Norton, Kan.). He qualified for the U.S. Under 20 Championships thanks to a throw of 195-9. He'll complete Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Central with the field including five current Division I throwers including Nebraska's Dash&nbsp;Sirmon.

Two UNK stars plus an incoming freshmen in Eugene

Paxton Gordon sat down with North Platte Plainsmen owner Chuck Heeman to discuss upcoming events for the Plainsmen.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE, NEB - The North Platte Plainsmen second season is underway here in North Platte. The Plainsmen bring a family fun entertainment to North Platte with high quality baseball featuring college players from all around the United States, fun promotion nights, games for kids, and so much more. Chuck Heeman, owner of the Plainsmen, has been in the baseball business for a long time and knows how to bring family fun entertainment to the town.&nbsp;

For the second season, the Plainsmen have dealt with rain for a good chunk of the first half of the season. "I have never seen the spring rains go so long into June and it's really just thrown our schedule all over the place," said North Platte Plainsmen Owner Chuck Heeman. "It looks like we have some good summer weather coming, so 4th of July weekend is looking to be spectacular." So far this season, the Plainsmen have had a handful of postponements or games delayed/called due to the rain.&nbsp;

The North Platte Plainsmen are gearing to get the second half of their season underway. The team has many events comings that the family can enjoy. The Plainsmen also will be hosting a 4th of July game against the United States Military War Dogs. The War Dogs is a group of veterans who get together during the spring to train for the season and then travel around the United States playing Major, Minor, and Summer Colligate teams. For more information regarding the North Platte Plainsmen or for tickets, <a href="https://www.northplatteplainsmen.com/" target="_blank">click here.</a>&nbsp;

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(Audio) North Platte Plainsmen's Owner - Conversation With Chuck Heeman

NORTH PLATTE, NEB - The North Platte Plainsmen are hosting a First Responders Challenge June 30th at Bill Wood Field. The event features a highly competitive softball game all in the name of charity, featuring area police officers versus area fire personnel.

All ticket sales for this event will go directly to the Families 1st Partnership and all funds raised are staying local. There will be games, concessions, and alcohol/nonalcoholic beverages at the event. If you would like to purchase tickets to the event, <a href="https://www.showpass.com/2023-single-game-tickets-north-23-07-08-18-5013/seating/">click here.</a>

First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. central time.

North Platte PostNORTH PLATTE, NEB - The North Platte Plainsmen are hosting a First Responders Challenge June 30th at Bill Wood Field. The event features a highly competitive softball game all in the name of charity, featuring area police officers versus area fire personnel. All ticket sales for this event will go directly to the Families 1st Partnership and all funds raised are staying local. There will be games, concessions, and alcohol/nonalcoholic beverages at the event. If you would like to purchase tickets to the event, <a href="https://www.showpass.com/2023-single-game-tickets-north-23-07-08-18-5013/seating/">click here.</a> First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. central time.

North Platte Plainsmen host First Responders Challenge Friday

Story by Tri-City Storm Communications

The United States Hockey League (USHL) recently released the&nbsp;schedule for all member clubs for the 2023-2024 regular season, setting the stage for the Tri-City Storm’s twenty-fourth season in organizational history. The Storm’s regular season will begin at the 2023 DICK’s Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The event will take place in September prior to the Storm’s Home Opener at the Viaero Center on Friday, September 29th&nbsp;against the Sioux City Musketeers. Dates and opponents for all sixteen USHL Member Clubs at the USHL Fall Classic will be announced at a later date. Preseason games, jersey theme nights, and various other promotions will be announced at a later date. Season tickets for the 2023-2024 season are on sale now, and may be purchased by contacting a member of the Storm sales staff at the Viaero Center.

New this season, all Saturday games at the Viaero Center will begin at 6:05pm CT. Friday home games will begin at 7:05pm, and puck drop for Sunday home games is set for 3:05pm CT. A special 6:05pm CT start time will be in effect on New Year’s Eve for the Storm’s showdown with the Lincoln Stars at the Viaero Center. This year’s schedule will feature cross-conference play, similar to the 2019-2020 regular season. Tri-City will play over fifteen games against teams from the USHL’s Eastern Conference. The Storm will host the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (October 6th), Dubuque Fighting Saints (October 21st),&nbsp;&nbsp;Muskegon Lumberjacks (November 17th, November 18th), Green Bay Gamblers (December 1st, December 2nd), and Team USA (January 5th, January 6th) at the Viaero Center this season. Tri-City will travel to play road games against Eastern Conference competition against the Dubuque Fighting Saints (October 27th), Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (October 28th), Youngstown Phantoms (November 3rd, November 4th), Madison Capitols (January 26th, January 27th), and Chicago Steel (February 16th, February 17th).

The complete Tri-City Storm schedule for the 2023-2024 season can be found online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ushl.com/" target="_blank">www.USHL.com</a>. This year’s schedule will feature thirty home games at the Viaero Center in Kearney, including the team’s Home Opener on Friday, September 29th. The Storm will play sixty-two regular season games, beginning at the USHL Fall Classic in September. Season Tickets may be purchased by calling the Viaero Center Box Office at 308-338-8144 or by contacting a member of the Storm sales staff.&nbsp;#StormAhead

Story by Tri-City Storm CommunicationsThe United States Hockey League (USHL) recently released the&nbsp;schedule for all member clubs for the 2023-2024 regular season, setting the stage for the Tri-City Storm’s twenty-fourth season in organizational history. The Storm’s regular season will begin at the 2023 DICK’s Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The event will take place in September prior to the Storm’s Home Opener at the Viaero Center on Friday, September 29th&nbsp;against the Sioux City Musketeers. Dates and opponents for all sixteen USHL Member Clubs at the USHL Fall Classic will be announced at a later date. Preseason games, jersey theme nights, and various other promotions will be announced at a later date. Season tickets for the 2023-2024 season are on sale now, and may be purchased by contacting a member of the Storm sales staff at the Viaero Center.New this season, all Saturday games at the Viaero Center will begin at 6:05pm CT. Friday home games will begin at 7:05pm, and puck drop for Sunday home games is set for 3:05pm CT. A special 6:05pm CT start time will be in effect on New Year’s Eve for the Storm’s showdown with the Lincoln Stars at the Viaero Center. This year’s schedule will feature cross-conference play, similar to the 2019-2020 regular season. Tri-City will play over fifteen games against teams from the USHL’s Eastern Conference. The Storm will host the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (October 6th), Dubuque Fighting Saints (October 21st),&nbsp;&nbsp;Muskegon Lumberjacks (November 17th, November 18th), Green Bay Gamblers (December 1st, December 2nd), and Team USA (January 5th, January 6th) at the Viaero Center this season. Tri-City will travel to play road games against Eastern Conference competition against the Dubuque Fighting Saints (October 27th), Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (October 28th), Youngstown Phantoms (November 3rd, November 4th), Madison Capitols (January 26th, January 27th), and Chicago Steel (February 16th, February 17th).The complete Tri-City Storm schedule for the 2023-2024 season can be found online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ushl.com/" target="_blank">www.USHL.com</a>. This year’s schedule will feature thirty home games at the Viaero Center in Kearney, including the team’s Home Opener on Friday, September 29th. The Storm will play sixty-two regular season games, beginning at the USHL Fall Classic in September. Season Tickets may be purchased by calling the Viaero Center Box Office at 308-338-8144 or by contacting a member of the Storm sales staff.&nbsp;#StormAhead

The 2023-2024 Tri-City Storm schedule

Former Nebraska All-American Spencer Schwellenbach was selected by Major League Baseball for the 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.

Schwellenbach, a first-team All-American and John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year at Nebraska, will join a group of 25 prospects on the National League roster that will go against 25 prospects on the American League roster on July 8 at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. The game will be televised nationally on the MLB Network at 6 p.m. CT.

A second-round draft pick in 2021, Schwellenbach has opened his professional career with a 3-2 record and 2.76 ERA in 12 starts at Single-A Augusta in the Atlanta Braves organization.

Schwellenbach is the fourth former Husker to play in the Futures game, joining Jamal Strong (2001), Alex Gordon (2006) and Joba Chamberlain (2007). All three Huskers eventually reached the Major Leagues after playing in the Futures game.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFormer Nebraska All-American Spencer Schwellenbach was selected by Major League Baseball for the 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.Schwellenbach, a first-team All-American and John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year at Nebraska, will join a group of 25 prospects on the National League roster that will go against 25 prospects on the American League roster on July 8 at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. The game will be televised nationally on the MLB Network at 6 p.m. CT.A second-round draft pick in 2021, Schwellenbach has opened his professional career with a 3-2 record and 2.76 ERA in 12 starts at Single-A Augusta in the Atlanta Braves organization.Schwellenbach is the fourth former Husker to play in the Futures game, joining Jamal Strong (2001), Alex Gordon (2006) and Joba Chamberlain (2007). All three Huskers eventually reached the Major Leagues after playing in the Futures game.

Schwellenbach selected for All-Star Futures Game

Canon Rath talked with North Platte Plainsmen Interns Sage Crane and Frankie Enna about their journey so far in North Platte and upcoming events the Plainsmen are hosting. &nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE, NEB - The North Platte Plainsmen season is underway. Coaches, players, and interns come from all round the United States to spend their summer in North Platte. While folks go to the games to watch the players in action, behind the scenes, interns are finding ways to create a great atmosphere at the Plainsmen's games. This season, the Plainsmen have 9 interns on their roster.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sage Crane, who is the stadium operations intern, is a Junior at Missouri Southern State University majoring in business management. She chose to come to North Platte this summer as the stadium operations internship to help her gain experience for her career path. "I wanted to look for an internship in the sports aspect of things because I really like the hospitality side of things as well," said Stadium Operations Intern Sage Crane. "So, stadium operations I feel like was a good fit for me so I can gain more experience and knowledge within my field of studies."&nbsp;

Frankie Enna, who is the social media intern, is also from Missouri Southern State University where she is a senior majoring in public relations and a minor in graphic designs. She is currently the student photography and helps assist social media pages for Missouri Southern. "I help assist with social media while my main job is photography over there (Missouri Southern), so that's what made me come over here and broaden my experience in social media," said Social Media Intern Frankie Enna.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The North Platte Plainsmen always have fun events going on for everyone to enjoy. They have a youth camp coming up June 27th - June 29th. If you would like to register for the camp, <a href="https://npplainsmen.leagueapps.com/camps/3954037-2023-plainsmen-youth-camp" target="_blank">click here.</a> Also, if you would like to rent out the party deck at Bill Wood Field during a North Platte Plainsmen game, call the Plainsmen office at 308-252-1445.&nbsp;

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(Audio) North Platte Plainsmen Interns - Conversation with Sage Crane & Frankie Enna

Races tonight have been cancelled due to rain at the Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte.&nbsp;Makeup date is this Saturday, June 24th with a 3 pm start so Nebraskaland Days concert goers can still make the concert at 7pm.&nbsp;Same classes- same program!

Races tonight have been cancelled due to rain at the Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte.&nbsp;Makeup date is this Saturday, June 24th with a 3 pm start so Nebraskaland Days concert goers can still make the concert at 7pm.&nbsp;Same classes- same program!<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountyRaceway%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0N4gra8NHNH5DDc6jeGrSxj4YXUdZDpmZ6PJEMaNw8mbLQVKFouZswfDnocJW5Qskl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="474" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Lincoln County Races postponed to Saturday afternoon due to rain this morning

Story by Buffalo Bill Rodeo Communications

NORTH PLATTE, Neb - With his win at the
Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, bareback rider Tanner Aus got a shot in the
arm.

The Granite Falls, Minn.
cowboy won first place and $2405 in his event, with his score of 82 points.

It’s enough to keep him
in the top fifteen in the PRCA world standings, the coveted spot where cowboys
qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December.

He knew he’d drawn a good
horse with the Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. horse Pebbles, a fourteen-year-old
mare.

“That horse has been
consistent,” he said. It was “a good chance to place at one of Bennie
(Beutler’s) rodeos. The mare “stands good (in the chutes), leaves good, and
jumps and kicks down the pen.”

Aus’ year has been “a
little hit or miss,” he said. But he’s grateful for what he has. “I’ve been
healthy, I’ve been riding well, and I’m waiting to draw the right horses.
Hopefully they’re all coming over the big Fourth of July run.”

He put on plenty of miles
hitting rodeos this weekend. He drove from home to Denver, so he could fly to
Fallon, Nev., and ride there. Then he flew back to Denver, drove to North
Platte, then drove to Bellevue, Iowa, on to Newtown, N.D., and on home. It’s
not an atypical travel schedule, but “we try to schedule them a little closer
than fourteen hours apart,” he quipped.

Aus has competed at the
Wrangler NFR seven times.

A win at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo is another stepping
stone in an unusual year for barrel racer Summer Kosel.

The Glenham, S.D. cowgirl bested the field with a
time of 17.47 seconds.

The wife and mother of four grew up in a family
that raised race horses. She’s ridden and barrel raced since she was a kid, but
it’s always been close to home.

When her nine-year-old chestnut gelding named
Apollo came along, the superstar horse changed her life.

Because of his exceptional talent, grit and
personality, Kosel is rodeoing nationwide this year, with the goal of making
the Wrangler NFR.

The horse, whose registered name is Firewater
French Fame, has his share of quirks, Kosel said. “He is very easy going, very
well mannered, but he has to have a buddy (horse.) He cannot be tied to the
trailer by himself or he will wreck the trailer and himself. He hates being
stalled, so he gets kicked out (to the pasture) with the other horses. There is
no special treatment for Apollo, and he likes it that way."

Trying to qualify for the Wrangler NFR means lots
of driving, long hours, truck stop meals, being away from home, and rodeoing in
new places, but Kosel is handling it.

“It’s an emotional roller coaster, and trying to
balance everything is probably more difficult than any of it,” she said.

Part of the balancing act for Kosel is her kids.
This weekend, her oldest daughter, Hope, competed at the S.D. State High School
Finals Rodeo and Kosel missed seeing her compete on Saturday.

“Horses like him don’t just pop up every day, and
God gave him to me, so I’ll give it a real go this year.”

Kosel is ranked thirteenth in the world standings.

Other champions at the 2023 Buffalo Bill Rodeo are
steer wrestler Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. (9.0 seconds on 2 head);
tie-down roper Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. 15.4 seconds on 2 head); breakaway
roper Jessica McMasters, Madison, Kan. (2.7 seconds); team ropers Clay Holz,
Pueblo, Colo. and Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. (5.1 seconds); saddle bronc
rider Jacob Benham, Dodge City, Kan. (87); and bull rider Clayton Applehans,
Colby, Kan. (84 points.)

During the rodeo, the 2023 Trail Boss Award was
awarded to Marty and Cindy Petersen. The couple has been involved with the
Buffalo Bill Rodeo since the 1990s. Marty was president of the Nebraskaland
Days board from 1994-1995, then became a rodeo committee member. Cindy has been
chair of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant for the last twenty years and served as
a national director for the Miss Rodeo America pageant from 2013-2017. Marty
will retire from the rodeo committee after tonight’s rodeo. The couple lived in
North Platte before moving to Cotesfield, Neb.

NebraskalandDays
activities continue next week with a junior rodeo, a prime rib feed,
competitive art show, beer garden and food court, and concerts by Cody Johnson
with special guests Morgan Wade and Randall King on June 23 and Jason Aldean
with special guests Lainey Wilson and Conner Smith on June 24.

For more information,
visit the website at NebraskalandDays.com

Results, North Platte,
Nebraska – Buffalo Bill Rodeo June 14-17, 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;

All-around champion: Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk,
Neb.

<a></a><a></a>Bareback riding – 2023 champion: Tanner
Aus, Granite Falls, Minn.

1. Tanner Aus, Granite
Falls, Minn. 81 points on 623 Nutrena’s Pebbles; 2. Andy Gingerich, Aberdeen,
S.D. 79; 3. Spencer DeNaeyer, Seneca, Neb. 76.5; 4. (tie) Ty Breuer, Mandan,
N.D. and Tanner Fine, Pomona, Kan. 73 each; 6.(tie) Grant Worthington, Marshall,
Mo. and Clay Jorgenson, Watford City, N.D. 71 each.

<a>Steer wrestling – 2023
champion: Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. </a>

1. Trell Etbauer,
Goodwell, Okla. 3.7 seconds; 2. Sam Goings, Fallon, Nev. 3.8; 3. Jacob Talley,
Keatchie, La. 4.1; 4. (tie) Logan Mullin, Clay Center, Kan. and Joe Wilson,
Martin, S.D. 4.3 each; 6. Joe Nelson, Watford City, N.D. 4.5.

1. Tanner Brunner,
Ramona, Kan. 3.8 seconds; 2. (tie) Gage Hesse, Keenesburg, Colo., Tyler
Waguespack, Gonzales, La., and Jeremy Burkhalter, Humble, Texas 4.4 each; 5.
Tyler Scheevel, Lester Prairie, Minn. 4.7; 6. (tie) Cyler Dowling, Newell, S.D.
and Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D. 4.9 each.

1. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. 9.0 seconds on 2
head; 2. (tie) Cyler Dowling, Newell, S.D. and Travis Munro, Townsville,
Australia 10.1 each; 4. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 10.4; 5. Cameron Morman,
Glen Ullin, N.D. 10.6; 6. Sam Goings, Fallon, Nev. 10.7.

Tie-down roping – 2023 champion: Shad Mayfield,
Clovis, N.M.

1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis,
N.M. 7.6 seconds; 2. Riley Webb, Denton, Texas 7.9; 3. Taylor Santos, Creston,
Calif. 8.4; 4. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas 8.5; 5. (tie) Grant Turek, St.
Paul, Neb. and Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk, Neb. 8.9 each; 7. Ty Moser, Volga,
S.D. 9.4; 8. Ryan Thibodeaux, Stephenville, Texas 9.5.

1. (tie) Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. and Cash
Fuesz, Eureka, Kan. 7.8 seconds each; 3. Cash Hooper,
Carlsbad, N.M. 7.9; 4. (tie) Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil and Nolan Richie,
Bristol, S.D. 8.2 each; 6. JT Adamson, Cody, Ne. 8.4; 7.(tie) Taylor Santos,
Creston, Calif., Riley Webb, Denton, Texas, and Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, Neb.
8.8 each.

1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. 15.4 seconds on 2
head; 2. Riley Webb, Denton, Texas 16.7; 3. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif.
17.2; 4. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas 17.7; 5. JT Adamson, Cody, Neb. 18.2;
6. Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk, Neb. 18.5; 7. Cash Hooper, Carlsbad, N.M. 18.6; 8.
Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala. 18.7.

<a></a><a></a>Saddle bronc riding – 2023
champion:&nbsp; Jacob Benham, Dodge City, Kan.

<a></a><a></a>1. Jacob Benham,
Dodge City, Kan. 87 points on 615 Rage; 2. Lefty Holman, Visalia, Calif. 86; 3. Wade Sundell, Boxholm,
Iowa 85.5; 4. Statler Wright, Beaver, Utah and Brady Hill, Onida, S.D. 85 each;
6. Jake Finlay, Goondiwindi, Australia 81.5; 7. Garrett Long, Valentine, Neb.
80.5; 8. (tie) Cable Wareham, Whiting, Kan. and Garrett Uptain, Craig, Colo.
77.5 each.

<a>Breakaway
Roping -2023 champion: Jessica McMaster, Madison, Kan. </a>

1. Jessica McMaster,
Madison, Kan. 2.7 seconds; 2. Chenoa Vandestouwe, Weatherford, Okla. 2.9
seconds; 3. Tanegai Zilverberg, Holabird, S.D. 3.0; 4. (tie) Katie Dent,
Mullen, Neb., Emma Charleston, Reeds, Mo., Sami McGuire, Hoven, S.D. and Shai
Schaefer, Lake Creek, Texas 3.3 each; 8. (tie) Sawyer Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D.,
Jade Kenney, Canyon, Texas, Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas and Jacey Milligan,
Torrington, Wyo. 3.4 each.

Team roping – 2023 champions:
Clay Holz, Pueblo, Colo. and Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D.

1. Clay Holz, Pueblo,
Colo./Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. 5.1 seconds; 2. JC Yeahquo, Mandaree,
N.D./LJ Yeahquo, Mandaree, N.D. 5.2 seconds; 3. (tie) Jake Orman, Prairie,
Miss./Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas and Clay Ullery, Valleyview, Alb./Jake
Edwards, Ft. Ann, N.Y. 5.3 seconds each; 5. Erich Rogers, Round Rock,
Ariz./Paul Eaves, Lonedell, Mo. 5.7; 6. (tie) Kreece Thompson, Munday,
Texas/Landen Glenn, McAlester, Okla.; Jade Schmidt, Rapid City, S.D./Conner
Herren, Crooks, S.D. and Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla./Buddy Hawkins II,
Stephenville, Texas, 5.8 each; 9. Nick Becker, Garden City, Kan./Kingston
Chang, Dodge City, Kan. 6.1; 10. Jase Staudt, Saguache, Colo./Jhett Trenary,
Salida, Colo. 6.4.

Barrel racing – 2023
champion: Summer Kosel, Glenham, S.D.

1. Summer Kosel, Glenham,
S.D. 17.47 seconds; 2. (tie) Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla., Dee Ratliff, Cross
Plains, Texas and Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla. 17.56; each; 5. Paige Jones,
Wayne, Okla. 17.61; 6. Ivy Hurst, Springer, Okla. 17.74; 7. (tie) Lisa
Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. and Ivy Saebens, Nowata, Okla. 17.75 each; 9. Erin
Wetzel, Plant City, Fla. 17.77 seconds; 10. (tie) Suzanne Brooks, Seminole,
Okla. and Peyton Stepanoff, Sarasota, Fla. 17.78 each; 12. Jessica Routier,
Buffalo, S.D. 17.81.

<a>Bull
riding – 2023 champion: Clayton Applehans, Colby, Kan. </a>

1. Clayton Applehans, Colby, Kan. 84 points on
Record Rack’s Overpass; 2. Jeff Bertus, Avon, S.D. 72; no other qualified
rides.

Story by Buffalo Bill Rodeo CommunicationsNORTH PLATTE, Neb - With his win at the
Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, bareback rider Tanner Aus got a shot in the
arm.The Granite Falls, Minn.
cowboy won first place and $2405 in his event, with his score of 82 points.It’s enough to keep him
in the top fifteen in the PRCA world standings, the coveted spot where cowboys
qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December.He knew he’d drawn a good
horse with the Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. horse Pebbles, a fourteen-year-old
mare.“That horse has been
consistent,” he said. It was “a good chance to place at one of Bennie
(Beutler’s) rodeos. The mare “stands good (in the chutes), leaves good, and
jumps and kicks down the pen.”Aus’ year has been “a
little hit or miss,” he said. But he’s grateful for what he has. “I’ve been
healthy, I’ve been riding well, and I’m waiting to draw the right horses.
Hopefully they’re all coming over the big Fourth of July run.”He put on plenty of miles
hitting rodeos this weekend. He drove from home to Denver, so he could fly to
Fallon, Nev., and ride there. Then he flew back to Denver, drove to North
Platte, then drove to Bellevue, Iowa, on to Newtown, N.D., and on home. It’s
not an atypical travel schedule, but “we try to schedule them a little closer
than fourteen hours apart,” he quipped.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687065435566.jpeg" alt="Minnesotan Tanner Aus is the 2023 Buffalo Bill Rodeo bareback riding champion. Photo by Don Christner. " />
 <figcaption>Minnesotan Tanner Aus is the 2023 Buffalo Bill Rodeo bareback riding champion. Photo by Don Christner. </figcaption>
 </figure>Aus has competed at the
Wrangler NFR seven times.A win at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo is another stepping
stone in an unusual year for barrel racer Summer Kosel.The Glenham, S.D. cowgirl bested the field with a
time of 17.47 seconds.The wife and mother of four grew up in a family
that raised race horses. She’s ridden and barrel raced since she was a kid, but
it’s always been close to home.When her nine-year-old chestnut gelding named
Apollo came along, the superstar horse changed her life.Because of his exceptional talent, grit and
personality, Kosel is rodeoing nationwide this year, with the goal of making
the Wrangler NFR.The horse, whose registered name is Firewater
French Fame, has his share of quirks, Kosel said. “He is very easy going, very
well mannered, but he has to have a buddy (horse.) He cannot be tied to the
trailer by himself or he will wreck the trailer and himself. He hates being
stalled, so he gets kicked out (to the pasture) with the other horses. There is
no special treatment for Apollo, and he likes it that way."Trying to qualify for the Wrangler NFR means lots
of driving, long hours, truck stop meals, being away from home, and rodeoing in
new places, but Kosel is handling it.“It’s an emotional roller coaster, and trying to
balance everything is probably more difficult than any of it,” she said.Part of the balancing act for Kosel is her kids.
This weekend, her oldest daughter, Hope, competed at the S.D. State High School
Finals Rodeo and Kosel missed seeing her compete on Saturday.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687065460351.jpeg" alt="Summer Kosel bested the field of barrel racers and won with a time of 17.47 seconds. Photo by Don Christner. " />
 <figcaption>Summer Kosel bested the field of barrel racers and won with a time of 17.47 seconds. Photo by Don Christner. </figcaption>
 </figure>But she’s willing to juggle it all.“Horses like him don’t just pop up every day, and
God gave him to me, so I’ll give it a real go this year.”Kosel is ranked thirteenth in the world standings.Other champions at the 2023 Buffalo Bill Rodeo are
steer wrestler Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. (9.0 seconds on 2 head);
tie-down roper Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. 15.4 seconds on 2 head); breakaway
roper Jessica McMasters, Madison, Kan. (2.7 seconds); team ropers Clay Holz,
Pueblo, Colo. and Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. (5.1 seconds); saddle bronc
rider Jacob Benham, Dodge City, Kan. (87); and bull rider Clayton Applehans,
Colby, Kan. (84 points.)During the rodeo, the 2023 Trail Boss Award was
awarded to Marty and Cindy Petersen. The couple has been involved with the
Buffalo Bill Rodeo since the 1990s. Marty was president of the Nebraskaland
Days board from 1994-1995, then became a rodeo committee member. Cindy has been
chair of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant for the last twenty years and served as
a national director for the Miss Rodeo America pageant from 2013-2017. Marty
will retire from the rodeo committee after tonight’s rodeo. The couple lived in
North Platte before moving to Cotesfield, Neb.NebraskalandDays
activities continue next week with a junior rodeo, a prime rib feed,
competitive art show, beer garden and food court, and concerts by Cody Johnson
with special guests Morgan Wade and Randall King on June 23 and Jason Aldean
with special guests Lainey Wilson and Conner Smith on June 24.For more information,
visit the website at NebraskalandDays.com- ### -Results, North Platte,
Nebraska – Buffalo Bill Rodeo June 14-17, 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;All-around champion: Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk,
Neb.<a></a><a></a>Bareback riding – 2023 champion: Tanner
Aus, Granite Falls, Minn. 1. Tanner Aus, Granite
Falls, Minn. 81 points on 623 Nutrena’s Pebbles; 2. Andy Gingerich, Aberdeen,
S.D. 79; 3. Spencer DeNaeyer, Seneca, Neb. 76.5; 4. (tie) Ty Breuer, Mandan,
N.D. and Tanner Fine, Pomona, Kan. 73 each; 6.(tie) Grant Worthington, Marshall,
Mo. and Clay Jorgenson, Watford City, N.D. 71 each.<a>Steer wrestling – 2023
champion: Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. </a><a>1st
round results</a>1. Trell Etbauer,
Goodwell, Okla. 3.7 seconds; 2. Sam Goings, Fallon, Nev. 3.8; 3. Jacob Talley,
Keatchie, La. 4.1; 4. (tie) Logan Mullin, Clay Center, Kan. and Joe Wilson,
Martin, S.D. 4.3 each; 6. Joe Nelson, Watford City, N.D. 4.5.2nd round
results1. Tanner Brunner,
Ramona, Kan. 3.8 seconds; 2. (tie) Gage Hesse, Keenesburg, Colo., Tyler
Waguespack, Gonzales, La., and Jeremy Burkhalter, Humble, Texas 4.4 each; 5.
Tyler Scheevel, Lester Prairie, Minn. 4.7; 6. (tie) Cyler Dowling, Newell, S.D.
and Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D. 4.9 each.Average: 1. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. 9.0 seconds on 2
head; 2. (tie) Cyler Dowling, Newell, S.D. and Travis Munro, Townsville,
Australia 10.1 each; 4. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 10.4; 5. Cameron Morman,
Glen Ullin, N.D. 10.6; 6. Sam Goings, Fallon, Nev. 10.7.Tie-down roping – 2023 champion: Shad Mayfield,
Clovis, N.M. 1st round results 1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis,
N.M. 7.6 seconds; 2. Riley Webb, Denton, Texas 7.9; 3. Taylor Santos, Creston,
Calif. 8.4; 4. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas 8.5; 5. (tie) Grant Turek, St.
Paul, Neb. and Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk, Neb. 8.9 each; 7. Ty Moser, Volga,
S.D. 9.4; 8. Ryan Thibodeaux, Stephenville, Texas 9.5.2nd round results 1. (tie) Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. and Cash
Fuesz, Eureka, Kan. 7.8 seconds each; 3. Cash Hooper,
Carlsbad, N.M. 7.9; 4. (tie) Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil and Nolan Richie,
Bristol, S.D. 8.2 each; 6. JT Adamson, Cody, Ne. 8.4; 7.(tie) Taylor Santos,
Creston, Calif., Riley Webb, Denton, Texas, and Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, Neb.
8.8 each.Average 1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. 15.4 seconds on 2
head; 2. Riley Webb, Denton, Texas 16.7; 3. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif.
17.2; 4. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas 17.7; 5. JT Adamson, Cody, Neb. 18.2;
6. Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk, Neb. 18.5; 7. Cash Hooper, Carlsbad, N.M. 18.6; 8.
Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala. 18.7.<a></a><a></a>Saddle bronc riding – 2023
champion:&nbsp; Jacob Benham, Dodge City, Kan. <a></a><a></a>1. Jacob Benham,
Dodge City, Kan. 87 points on 615 Rage; 2. Lefty Holman, Visalia, Calif. 86; 3. Wade Sundell, Boxholm,
Iowa 85.5; 4. Statler Wright, Beaver, Utah and Brady Hill, Onida, S.D. 85 each;
6. Jake Finlay, Goondiwindi, Australia 81.5; 7. Garrett Long, Valentine, Neb.
80.5; 8. (tie) Cable Wareham, Whiting, Kan. and Garrett Uptain, Craig, Colo.
77.5 each.<a>Breakaway
Roping -2023 champion: Jessica McMaster, Madison, Kan. </a>1. Jessica McMaster,
Madison, Kan. 2.7 seconds; 2. Chenoa Vandestouwe, Weatherford, Okla. 2.9
seconds; 3. Tanegai Zilverberg, Holabird, S.D. 3.0; 4. (tie) Katie Dent,
Mullen, Neb., Emma Charleston, Reeds, Mo., Sami McGuire, Hoven, S.D. and Shai
Schaefer, Lake Creek, Texas 3.3 each; 8. (tie) Sawyer Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D.,
Jade Kenney, Canyon, Texas, Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas and Jacey Milligan,
Torrington, Wyo. 3.4 each.Team roping – 2023 champions:
Clay Holz, Pueblo, Colo. and Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D.1. Clay Holz, Pueblo,
Colo./Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. 5.1 seconds; 2. JC Yeahquo, Mandaree,
N.D./LJ Yeahquo, Mandaree, N.D. 5.2 seconds; 3. (tie) Jake Orman, Prairie,
Miss./Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas and Clay Ullery, Valleyview, Alb./Jake
Edwards, Ft. Ann, N.Y. 5.3 seconds each; 5. Erich Rogers, Round Rock,
Ariz./Paul Eaves, Lonedell, Mo. 5.7; 6. (tie) Kreece Thompson, Munday,
Texas/Landen Glenn, McAlester, Okla.; Jade Schmidt, Rapid City, S.D./Conner
Herren, Crooks, S.D. and Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla./Buddy Hawkins II,
Stephenville, Texas, 5.8 each; 9. Nick Becker, Garden City, Kan./Kingston
Chang, Dodge City, Kan. 6.1; 10. Jase Staudt, Saguache, Colo./Jhett Trenary,
Salida, Colo. 6.4.Barrel racing – 2023
champion: Summer Kosel, Glenham, S.D. 1. Summer Kosel, Glenham,
S.D. 17.47 seconds; 2. (tie) Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla., Dee Ratliff, Cross
Plains, Texas and Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla. 17.56; each; 5. Paige Jones,
Wayne, Okla. 17.61; 6. Ivy Hurst, Springer, Okla. 17.74; 7. (tie) Lisa
Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. and Ivy Saebens, Nowata, Okla. 17.75 each; 9. Erin
Wetzel, Plant City, Fla. 17.77 seconds; 10. (tie) Suzanne Brooks, Seminole,
Okla. and Peyton Stepanoff, Sarasota, Fla. 17.78 each; 12. Jessica Routier,
Buffalo, S.D. 17.81.<a>Bull
riding – 2023 champion: Clayton Applehans, Colby, Kan. </a>1. Clayton Applehans, Colby, Kan. 84 points on
Record Rack’s Overpass; 2. Jeff Bertus, Avon, S.D. 72; no other qualified
rides.** All results are
unofficial.&nbsp;