BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. -- Students are trying to lasso their way into the finals at the New York State High School Rodeo competition in Ballston Spa this weekend.

Students faced off in events like bareback riding, chute dragging and goat tying. The events were held at the Double M Arena.

Students competed for points, hoping to make it to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington, New Mexico.