Grand rodeo athletes head to nationals

Three of four Montana High School Rodeo Association team roping national qualifiers are sibling groups

At least three sets of Montana siblings were wearing big smiles when the Montana High School Rodeo finals came to a close. Maybe it’s in their genes, maybe it’s all due to practice and hard work. Probably a little of…

Leighton Lafromboise rides into national finals following stout East Helena Rodeo performance

“I want that national championship real bad. I think I’m about due.”

Grand rodeo athletes head to nationals

Granby-based rodeo athletes Foster Krempin and Rider Linke are headed to the upcoming National High School Finals Rodeo from July 13-19 in Rock Springs and Green River, Wyoming. The two cowboys, along with Foster’s sister, Sego Krempin, 15, grew up in the rodeo, starting as toddlers. Ever since then, the Flying Heels Rodeo arena in Granby has been their home base to perfect their riding skills. At the high school finals, 19-year-old Foster will …