Sports

Austin Sherman competing in bull riding in Blackfoot.

By LIZZIE BOYD
Sho-Ban News
BLACKFOOT — Four local Tribal youth competed in two High School District 4 rodeos Friday May 8, and Saturday May 9 in Blackfoot.

Senior McKinley Miller won the pole bending Friday night and placed third in the pole bending event Saturday. She also competed in the breakaway roping and team roping with her brother Kolter.

McKinley Miller competes in pole bending at a District 4 Rodeo.

Sophomore Kolter Miller competed in the calf roping and caught his calf Saturday, but his calf got up before the time limit, he received a no time. He also competed in the team roping with his sister McKinley.

Freshman Gator Boyd competed in the calf roping, team roping with his non-native partner Dawson Thompson. They placed second on Saturday. Boyd also competed in the bull riding event.

Descendent Austin Sherman, a senior, competed in the bull riding event. He was honored by the Blackfoot Rodeo club during the rodeo with his parents for being a graduating senior.

Austin Sherman

During the honoring the announcer read what Sherman wrote.

Sherman said, “My name is Austin Sherman, somehow, I survived bull riding and high school. Bull riding has prepared me pretty well for life, hang on tight, expect the unexpected and try not to get completely wrecked.” He also thanked his family and friends for their help and support during his life.

Kolter Miller competes in Tie Down Roping.

The cowboys and cowgirl have their last two High School district rodeos May 15-16, in Blackfoot at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds.

Gator Boyd competes in Bull Riding.