The 2024 Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo took place October 17-19 in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Valentine native Mataya Eklund had an outstanding performance in the barrel racing, placing third in rounds one and two, and grabbing second place in round three. Her consistency paid off, tying her for second in the average with none other than World Champion barrel racer Emily Beisel of Oklahoma.
The top 12 athletes in each event from Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma battled for year-end and average titles, and the chance to represent the Prairie Circuit at the NFR Open in July 2025.