Local 5th grader Named Rookie of the Year in Pole Bending and Advances to the National Junior High Finals Rodeo

  Riglee Simino is a 5th grader at East Chambers Elementary. She has been competing in barrel racing and pole bending in Louisiana Junior High rodeo competing against 5.6,7 and 8th graders. She qualified for State Finals in barrel racing and pole bending competing against the best 5th,6th,7, and 8th graders in the entire state of Louisiana.

  Riglee finished State finals in Pole Bending as Rookie of the year and 3rd in the entire state of Louisiana. She qualified to be on the Louisiana National Team for pole bending in Des Moines Iowa.

  The National Junior High Finals Rodeo, one of the largest rodeos in the world. Approximately 1,200 middle school students that are the “best of the best” from 43 states, 5 provinces in Canada, Australia, and Mexico qualify for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes.

  Riglee will represent East Chambers Elementary full heartedly and hope come out to be the the National champion!