By Josh Beavers

Webster Parish was well represented in Oklahoma over the weekend in the National Little Britches Rodeo Association (NLBRA) Finals.

Lakeside students Alyssa Culpepper, Clara Robinson, Lauren Williamson and North Webster Junior High Charger Levi DeHart all had impressive performances in their respective events.

DeHart earned NLBRA World Standings 4th place; Finalist Aggregate 4th place; Short Go Round 4th place; Second Go Round 6th place; First Go Round 3rd place.

Culpepper qualified in poles, goat tying, and ribbon roping. She made back to the short go in goats tying but didn’t place at the end.

Robinson qualified in poles, barrels, and ribbon roping while Williamson qualified in the goat tying.

These locals were part of Team Louisiana. The state team had more than 200 representative, making Louisiana the largest team out of all other states represented at the finals. More than 1,600 competitors were at the finals from all over the nation.

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