July 25, 2023 |
Photo – Tuker Carricato – Courtesy Tuker Carricato Facebook page
Saratoga’s Tuker Carricato took home the World Title in bareback riding at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette over the weekend.
Carricato finished with 240 on 3 rides. In the first go-round, the Saratoga High School student scored 80, good enough for 2nd place. He followed up in the second go-round with a 76. Then, in the championship short go on Saturday night, Carricato let it all out with a score of 84, which was the best effort in the finals.
The Wyoming boys’ team finished the rodeo with a third place finish, totaling 3,565 points. Texas finished first with 7,825. As a world champion, Carricato was presented a $2,500 check and a pair of belt buckles.
