By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

TROY, Ala.— Harley Wilkins, a sixth grader from Plainview, qualified for three events at the Alabama State Rodeo Finals over the weekend.

The Junior High Rodeo Association takes place nine months out of the year.  In this sport, you are a team of two, yourself and your trusted four legged team mate. The High School Rodeo Association offers scholarships in all fifty states and from two provinces of Canada and Australia.  In the 2016, National finals, all areas will be represented.

Wilkins qualified in three events; poles, barrels and rifle shooting.  She will compete in June at the Junior Nationals to be held in Lebanon, TN.  Rodeo is not the only sport that she loves.  She also plays basketball and is a member of the Junior Beta Club.