Long Creek steer wrestler GW Clark competes in a High Stakes Jackpot Rodeo July 20, which was held for contestants during the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming.

Steer wrestler GW Clark of Long Creek competed in the July 16-22 National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming.

Clark, a graduate of Monument High School, qualified after placing third in steer wrestling at the June 8-10 Oregon State Finals rodeo in Prineville.

At nationals, the draws didn’t go as hoped for Clark.

He made two attempts, riding with injured knees, and said he was glad to have the nationals experience.

“It was a lot of hard work to put in to make it that far,” Clark said. “To get the chance to be able to compete with everyone else was an honor.”

Clark will attend Treasure Valley Community College with a focus on equine studies, and he’ll ride for the Chukars’ rodeo team.