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HIGH RIDE: Rodeos held at Lamar-Dixon

Wade McIntyre

St. Amant High School student Josh Arceneaux, sits atop a bucking bronc during the Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo and Junior High School Rodeo at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Friday night.

The Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo and Junior High School Rodeo was held at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales over the weekend.

The three-day rodeo event showcased the skills of numerous kids from Ascension Parish and around the state, and is one of 20 rodeo competitions held around the state prior to the National Finals to be held in August.

Katie DeVeer from Dutchtown High School rides into the arena in the break-away roping event. The three-day rodeo event showcased the skills of numerous kids from Ascension Parish and around the state, and is one of 20 rodeo competitions held around the state prior to the National Finals to be held in August.