Graham headed to Junior World Finals

Brennan Graham is headed to Vegas this Friday to compete in the Junior World Finals (JNFR). The Carter County High School junior finished fifth in steer wrestling in the state of Montana back in June, narrowly missing nationals as the top four from each state get to compete.

To qualify for the JNFR, points Graham scored at a jackpot event the day before the state finals and his points from the finals were used. He currently sits 53 out of 60 contestants across the nation who will be competing in Vegas.

Graham told the Eagle that he knows of two other Montana kids competing at the JNFR which runs from Thursday, December 5 through Saturday, December 14th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"Quentin Wheeler went last year, too," he added.

Events at the JNFR include bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and poles, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and breakaway roping. With the number of contestants in each event, Graham says the schedule is pretty tight.

"There's 60 of us bulldoggers to get through in only two hours, but 50 percent or more will hit the dirt."

Graham hopes he isn't one of them.

Steer wrestling at the JNFR will take place next Tuesday and Friday. If he makes it, the short-go is slated for Saturday.

After the JNFR, Graham will shift his focus back to basketball as he is playing for CCHS this winter.

The JNFR can be tracked on Facebook. Live feeds of the event will also be televised. More information about the JNFR can be found by visiting: https://www.nfrexperience.com/juniorworldfinals/registration-site/ .