PHOTO GALLERY: Youth participate in Missouri High School Rodeo Finals

Morgan Hitt, 17, exits the arena after her run in the calf-roping contest at the Missouri High School Rodeo Finals on Saturday at the Boone County Fair Grounds. Morgan finished with a time of 3.36, which earned her second in the event.   |  Amy Bruer

Morgan Hitt stands with her best friend Michaela's horse during the down time between events at the Missouri High School Rodeo at the Boone County Fairgrounds.   |  Amy Bruer

Morgan Hitt's horse Ben wears his breast collar* during the Missouri High School Rodeo Finals on Saturday at Boone County Fairgrounds.   |  Amy Bruer

Michaela Schmoeger, left, helps her best friend, Morgan Hitt, adjust her belt while their friend Richard Dyke, center, looks on as they prepare to compete in the calf roping event at the Missouri High School Rodeo Finals on Saturday at the Boone County Fairgrounds.   |  Amy Bruer

Riders come together for an opening introduction before the events begin at the Missouri High School Rodeo on Saturday at the Boone County Fairgrounds.   |  Amy Bruer

Michaela Schmoeger, left, and Morgan Hitt Wait for their turn to compete in the calf roping event at the Missouri School High School Rodeo on Saturday at the Boone County Fairgrounds.   |  Amy Bruer

Michaela Schmoeger, 16, rides her horse Wreck in the warm-up barn after her run in the calf roping event at the Missouri High School Rodeo Finals Saturday at the Boone County Fairgrounds.   |  Amy Bruer