Gatz Michael, a senior at North Lamar High School, was awarded the grand prize after being named the high point roper of the Original Team Roping Finals in Abilene, Texas, on July 4-8.
In addition to winning a new 2018 Chevrolet 2500 truck, he received $7,445 in cash and a saddle among other prizes.
He has been roping since he was seven and continues to practice every day.
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Tim McCright presents the keys to roping grand prize champion Gatz Michael
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Gatz Michael takes the lead in the Team Roping Finals while Shane Prestridge heels.