Hometown Entry Lukassen First In RSNC State Finals

The Halligan Agency hosted the Nebraska State RSNC Finals this past weekend in Kimball at the Y3 arena.  Champions were crowned in four divisions based on points won throughout the year competing in Nebraska.  

There were a total of 10 shows offered in the state in 2021. 

Any contestant can compete in any state but are only eligible for the prizeline sponsored by CINCH if they have competed in 5 shows and compete on the day of finals.

CINCH offered prizes through 5th place in 4 divisions.

1st place:  State Championship Buckle and Jacket

2nd place: Reserve Champion Saddle Pad

3rd place: Yeti Roadie cooler

4th place: Trophy headstall

5th place: Cowhide trophy coatrack

Two full days of competition with contestants from Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Texas came down to these final results with some very close races in a couple of divisions.

Rookie

Division  

1st place:  John Watkins, Cheyenne, WY

2nd place:  Joe Ferguson, Scottsbluff, NE

3rd place:  Cee Coleman, Douglas, WY

4th place: Lacee McConkey, Scottsbluff, NE

5th place: Sharisa Spehar, Scottsbluff, NE

Novice

Division

1st place:  Trish Lukassen, Kimball

2nd place: Cody Halligan, Bushnell

3rd place: Kiley Watkins, Cheyenne, WY

4th place: 

5th place: Frank Stauffer, Kimball

Amateur

Division

1st place: Pam Haar, Douglas, WY

2nd place: Bob McPherson, Amarillo, TX

3rd place: Kathy Laskye, Evergreen, CO

Youth

Division

1st place: Grady Watkins, Cheyenne, WY

2nd place: Brenden Halligan, Bushnell

3rd place: Isabelle Conwell, Cheyenne, WY

4th place:  Carly Norberg, Kimball

5th place: Ainsley Halligan, Bushnell

Kimball's FFA Chapter members were very involved with the event, helping with the cattle crew, serving concessions and lining up contestants.

Food was provided by local restaurants Nebraska Coffee and Karen's Kitchen.