McInerney wins Wyoming State High School Rodeo All-Around Title

Denver - Tanner McInerney has won the Wyoming State High School Rodeo All-Around Title. The win qualifies him for the National High School Finals Rodeo held in Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 15-21. The Hulett High School senior, and Carter County resident, will compete in Steer Wrestling and Team Roping.

Featuring more than 1,650 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian Provinces, Australia and Mexico, the NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $200,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants will also be competing for more than $350,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named an NHSFR World Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 - based on their combined times/scores in the first two rounds - to advance to Saturday evening's final round. World Champions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times/scores.

This year, as last, the Saturday championship performance will be televised nationally as part of the "Cinch High School Rodeo Tour" telecast series on RFD-TV. LIVE broadcasts of each NHSFR performance will air online at http://www.RidePass.com. Performance times are 7 p.m. on July 15 and 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day thereafter.

Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NHSFR contestants have the opportunity to enjoy shooting sports, volleyball, contestant dances, family-orientated activities, church serves sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and shopping at the NHSFR tradeshow.

To follow your local favorites at the NHSFR, visit http://www.NHSRA.com daily for complete results. For ticket information, visit http://www.SweetwaterEvents.com.