HURON — While the cowboys and cowgirls were ridin’, ropin’ and more at last weekend’s 2023 Heartland 4-H Rodeo, another competition was taking place out of the ring - the annual Ambassadors contest for young cowgirls.

Kacy Goehring, the 19-year-old daughter of Kristi and Scott Goehring of Parkston, was chosen as the 2023 Heartland 4-H Senior Ambassador, while Wessington’s Charleigh Brewer, 13, the daughter of Lindsey and Charles Brewer, was tabbed at Junior Ambassador.

The pair received their titles from 2022 Ambassadors Victoriah Buffington and Ramsey Fouberg.

Goehring competed in Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping and Team Roping this season in the Senior division. She will compete for the State 4-H Ambassador title at the State 4-H Rodeo Aug. 17-20 in Fort Pierre, and will attend South Dakota State University this fall.

Brewer has also competed in Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping and Team Roping this season in the Junior Division, and has also been a Flag Racer, Goat Tyer and Pole Bender.

Brewer was named All-Around winner for both days and scored a saddle as the All-Around winner for the weekend.

She has qualified in several events for the State 4-H Rodeo.