Bradynn Rothwell of Chambersville will be competing for the third consecutive year in the High School Rodeo National Finals.

This year’s finals will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska from July 19-25, 2026. 

Rothwell qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming the previous two years. 

Rothwell qualified in pole bending at the Arkansas High School State finals that were held in Texarkana on June 3-7. 

She recently graduated from Hampton High School where she was on the Senior Honor Roll.

In March, Rothwell accepted a position on the Boll Weevil Rodeo team at the University of Arkansas in Monticello this fall. 

The UAM Rodeo Team is coached by Rusty Jones.

Rothwell is the daughter of Brad and Megan Rothwell of Chambersville and the granddaughter of Lynn and Marilyn Rothwell, also of Chambersville and Rodney Bigelow of Van Buren, Arkansas and the late Melinda Bigelow of  Fort Smith.