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21 May 2012

Three FK8 Cowboys Qualify to Compete at World’s Largest Junior High Rodeo


by: Dana Hawman

Kyon Cluff, Beau Griego and William Garcia (pictured L-R), 8th grade students at Florence K-8 School, competed in the Arizona Jr. High School Rodeo Association State Finals held in Prescott, AZ on May 19, 2012.

Each earned a position on the Arizona State National Junior High rodeo team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gallup, New Mexico from June 24th thru June 30th to compete at the 8th Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR).

Cluff will be competing Goat Tying, Griego in Bull Riding and Garcia in Chute Dogging. Each placed fourth in the qualifying event.

The top four competitors from each state move on to nationals.

Featuring more than 1000 contestants from 47 states, Canadian provinces and Australia the National Junior High Finals is the world’s largest junior high rodeo.  In addition to competing for more than $75,000 in prizes, NJHFR contestants will also be vying for more than $100,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named the National junior High Finals Rodeo National Champion.  To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top twenty after two go-rounds of intense competition before advancing on to Saturday’s final championship performance.  Again, this year, the Saturday championship performance will be televised nationally as a part of the “Cinch Town Tour” telecast series.

Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NJHFR contestants have the opportunity to enjoy volleyball, tug-of-war, contestant dances, family-oriented activities, church services sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, and the chance to shop the NJHFR western tradeshow, as well as visit the historical attractions of New Mexico and nearby Arizona.

To follow your local favorites at the NJHFR visit the NHSRA web site daily for complete results at www.nhsra.org . Live broadcasts of the NJHFR will also be broadcast on the ihigh website at http://www.ihigh.com/nhsra/ .  This feed can also be connected via a link at www.nhsra.org .  For ticket information and reservations call toll free at 1-800-590-1302.

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Dana Hawman

Dana Hawman

Director of School Construction and Public Relations at Florence Unified School District

Website: www.fusdaz.org/

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