Elwood Grad wins State HS Rodeo Bareback Bronc Riding

Post date: Jun 30, 2010 1:5:35 AM

HASTINGS — Dillon Tiede of Smithfield won the bareback bronc riding competition at the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals, which were Saturday and Sunday at Hastings.

The Elwood High School graduate earned his first-ever trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo July 18-24 in Gillette, Wyo. Dillon is

the grandson of local Joe Phillips.

Champions in 12 events were determined along with national qualifiers.

Other Hub Territory national qualifiers include:

- Collin Chytka, Broken Bow, bareback and steer wrestling.

- Logan Glendy, Oconto, bareback.

- Zane Smith, Broken Bow, saddle bronc.

- Sterling Atkins, Broken Bow, boys cutting