Three rodeo athletes from Dell Rapids qualified for the 2017 South Dakota High School Rodeo Association State Finals. The state finals will be held on Thursday, June 15th, through Saturday, June 17th, in Belle Fourche.
Tyra Harrington qualified for the state finals in two events. Tyra had the top score in Barrel Racing with 17.00 points and the top score in Pole Bending with 18.00 points at the East 2 Regional in Watertown on June 10th. Tana Harrington also qualified in Barrel Racing with 8.00 points and Pole Bending with 4.00 points at regionals. Cheyenne Adams will compete in Team Roping at the state finals after having 6.00 points at regionals.