Photos by: Michael T. Photography
At the La Grange CCPRA Rodeo held April 6, 2025, contestants brought their best to the arena across multiple rough stock and timed events. In Saddle Bronc Riding, Denton Mars and Dana Tainskey tied with a score of 74, with Mars edging out in payout at $928.72 and Tainskey at $928.54. Vinny Templeton followed with a 73 for $464.36, and Reno McGill rode to a 71, taking home $232.18. Bareback Bronc Riding saw Derion Chavis top the leaderboard with a 73-point ride worth $899.20, followed by Tryan Hurley with a 61 for $529.60, and Ian Leavy with a 51 for $265.80. No qualified rides were recorded in Bull Riding. In the Calf Roping, Jordan Ketzer roped his calf in 9.7 seconds to take the win and $1,084.95. Denton Peterson followed closely at 9.8 seconds for $897.89. Eli Green was third with a 10.0 for $710.83, Jason Anderson at 10.1 for $523.77, Travis Smith at 10.7 for $336.71, and Dylan Flemming rounded out the money winners with an 11.5 for $187.06. Steer Wrestling was led by Jace Melvin with a 4.4-second run worth $729.51, followed by Mason Polhemus at 4.9 for $609.30. Garrett Smith and Tait Stickler split the next two spots with runs of 5.3 and 5.7, earning $528.25 and $438.25 respectively. James Bahlster finished at 5.9 for $348.20, Kaian Javadi at 5.9 for $258.13, and Riley Currin at 6.1 for $80.13. The Breakaway Roping featured Kelsey Cadwell winning with a quick 1.8-second time and a payout of $1,332.87. Elliee Gomes was next with a 2.1 for $1,115.02, followed by Haigh Grant with a 2.3 for $985.17. Hailey Wilbor came in at 2.5 for $811.31, tying with Brayden Bourdier, who also clocked a 2.5. Patrcia E. Eagle and River Sage Rodriguez finished the round with times of 2.5 and 2.4, earning $289.74 and $115.90 respectively. In Barrel Racing, Vicky Cook blazed the fastest time with a 17.15, earning $898.17. Christina Potter followed at 17.83 for $749.84, and Erin Ricotti at 17.89 for $641.55. Summer Smith’s 17.94 earned her $556.01, and Susie Gunter’s 18.01 earned $427.70. The rest of the money went to Mary Jo Carrera (18.14) with $342.16, Regan Russ (18.22) for $256.42, Sandra Corbin (18.25) for $171.08, Samantha Proulx (18.31) for $128.31, and Kathleen Wright (18.32) for $85.54. In Team Roping, the fastest time of 5.1 seconds belonged to the duo of Blake Hirdes and Jake Edwards, both taking home $1,598.24 and $1,538.24 respectively. Ross Rivera and Rodney Rivera finished with a 5.3, each pocketing $1,337.42. Colt Cowden and Sid Harvey turned in a 5.5 for $1,136.98 each. Mike Christensen and Trey White (6.1 and 6.1) earned $936.33 each. Preston Burgess and Cody Cowden followed with a 6.3 for $735.67 each. Hayden Webb and Case Hirdes clocked a 6.6 and 6.9, each earning $585.05. Joseph Shumway and Franky Martinez had a 6.7 and 7.1 respectively, taking $334.44 apiece. The final placing team of Kelton Martinez and his partner (both with a 7.1) took home $133.76 each.
