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Kerry Popko’s high school rodeo career will continue for another month.

Popko placed among the top four in Pole Bending during the California High School Rodeo Association state finals June 17-22 in Bishop, earning her a berth at the National High School Rodeo Association national finals which will be held July 19-26 in Farmington, NM.

“I’m just really excited,” Popko said. “My career’s not over yet.”

The state positions are based on positions in each of the go-rounds, positions in the average (aggregate) at the state finals, and position points carried over from the distri...