Congratulations to Hershey Public Schools junior Braxten Barner on qualifying for the 78th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR)!
Braxten has earned the opportunity to represent Hershey Public Schools and the state of Nebraska in the Boys Cutting event at the 78th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo, which will be held July 19–25, 2026, at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Qualifying for the NHSFR is an outstanding accomplishment. Throughout the rodeo season, contestants compete in Nebraska High School Rodeo Association (NeHSRA) sanctioned rodeos, earning points based on their performances. Those points determine qualification for the Nebraska High School Rodeo State Finals, where only the top four contestants in each event advance to the National High School Finals Rodeo.
The Hershey Public Schools family is incredibly proud of Braxten and wishes him the very best as he competes on the national stage. Good luck, Braxten—we'll be cheering you on in Lincoln!
Go Panthers! 💙🖤