Kolton Addison, a fifth-grader from Breaux Bridge who attends Lafayette Christian Academy, earned a spot on the Louisiana state National Junior High rodeo team and will compete in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 22-28 at the 20th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in boys’ breakaway roping competition.
Addison is the son of Jordan and Heather Addison of Breaux Bridge.
About 1,200 contestants from 43 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico are set to compete in the NJHFR, which is the world’s largest junior high rodeo.
In addition to competing for more than $20,000 in prizes, NJHFR contestants also will compete for more than $200,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named a National Junior High Finals Rodeo World Champion.
To earn the title, contestants must finish in the top 20 based on their combined times/ scores in the first two go-rounds to advance to a Saturday evening final round.
World champions will be determined based on their three go-round combined times/scores. Added money for the optional jackpot has increased to $100,000 and is available to everyone at finals who enters the jackpot in their event.
The Saturday championship performances will be televised nationally as part of the Cinch High School Rodeo Tour telecast series on RFD-TV. Live broadcasts of all NJHFR performances will air on the internet at https:// www.cowboychannelplus. com/. Performance times are 7 p.m. on June 22 and 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day thereafter.
NJHFR contestants also have the opportunity to enjoy shooting sports, volleyball, contestant dances, family- oriented activities, church services sponsored by Golden Spur Ministries, and shopping at the NJHFR trade show.
Des Moines area attractions also can be visited by contestants and their families.
