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Ropers Sports News | May 2023

By Brody Gill Special To Ropers Sports News COTTONWOOD, CALIF. – There are few ceremonies that take place at the start of a sporting event that bring goosebumps to your skin: the national anthem at the Super Bowl, the opening tee shot at the Masters Tournament, or the call to post at the Kentucky Derby. Each of these opening ceremony traditions symbolize the legacy and honor that the event holds to its fans and athletes. The Broc Cresta Memorial Team Roping can be added to that prestigious list for rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. For the past 11 years, prior to starting the beloved open roping, Spencer Mitchell, NFR header and best friend of Broc Cresta, places his rope on the first steer and lets the steer trot down the arena as everyone takes a moment of silence. Everyone surrounding the arena remembers all that Broc meant to them as a brother, friend, and cowboy. This tradition has been done since the first Broc Cresta Memorial Team Roping where the passing of Broc was less than a year prior. Mourning and tears filled everyone’s eyes as that first steer trotted down the arena to symbolize Broc’s passing. Eleven years later, the emotions gathered have changed as the steer makes its way down the arena to celebrate Broc’s legacy and remember why we rope in his name the Tuesday before Red Bluff Round-Up. Anyone familiar with the Northern California weather in April knows that it can be 95 degrees or raining sideways. As the roping neared, the weather was changing by the day for what Tuesday, April ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MAY 2023 VOL. 55, NO. 4 $2.50 “The Original Team Roping Publication” Official Publication Of ACTRA Postage Pre-Paid TIME DATED MATERIAL – DO NOT DELAY Chad Masters & Trey Yates Take The Title At Broc Cresta Memorial 24060 N. Ray Rd., Lodi, CA 95242 • 209-333-2924 • info@roperssportsnews.com • www.roperssportsnews.com Kirchner & Thompson Take $160,000 Career Win At BFI By Kendra Santos GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA – Curry Kirchner and Tyson Thompson had the biggest day of their young roping careers at the 46th annual Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping Classic, and thanks to the unprecedented 100% 2023 payback have a record $160,000 to show for it. Kirchner, 24, and Thompson, 25, roped six steers in 45.38 seconds to take center stage at the fabulous Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma at BFI’s end on April 1. After braving the BFI marathon, both were borderline speechless. “The BFI is the biggest roping there is,” said Kirchner, 24, who works alongside his dad, Robert, at Myrl Mortenson’s cattle operation about an hour and 15 minutes northwest of Guthrie in Ames, Oklahoma. “To just be able to compete in this roping is great. To even think about winning it is crazy. “Winning the BFI is everything. This is the first big roping I’ve ever placed at, let alone won. What’s funny is that I didn’t feel any pressure in the short round. I felt super calm, like just go out there and do my job and see what happens.” Kirchner and Thompson— who were awarded Coats Saddles, Gist Buckles, Resistol Hats and Hat Pacs, YETI Coolers, Best Ever Pads, Justin Boots, B&W Hitches, Equinety and BFI Wine on top of that cool $160,000— were the fourth callback behind the high team of Clint Summers and Cory Petska, Coleman Proctor and Logan Medlin, and Brandon Beers and Daniel Braman. Biggest Win by Far “This is absolutely my biggest win by far,” said Thompson, 25, who lives in tiny Munday, Texas about an hour north of Abilene. “The biggest one before this was winning the #11 Shootout heeling for Wesley Thorp at the 2012 USTRC Finals. Wesley headed for me at the high school rodeos, too.” Kirchner and Thompson were 6.66 on their last run to take their six-steer total over the 21-foot BFI scoreline to 45.38 seconds. Beers and BraSee BFI On Page 22 See BROC CRESTA MEMORIAL On Page 24 See CINCH TIMED EVENT On Page 20 The BFI win is in a league of its own for 2023 champs Curry Kirchner and Tyson Thompson. – BFI Photo by Andersen CBarC Photo Chad Masters and Trey Yates bested the field of 50 teams to win the Broc Cresta Memorial, $16,000 each, plus saddles, buckles and more. – Crystal Amen Photo

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Ads, News Copy and Photos must be received by the 10th of each month to make the next month’s issue. Owner/Publisher BOB FEIST • General Manager STEPHANIE REYNOLDS ANDERSON Teen Ropers Earn $42K And $50K At Hooey Jr. BFI Weatherford College standouts Jett Stewart and Cashton Weidenbener took home $42,000 plus Cactus saddles, Resistol hats, Gist buckles, Hooey backpacks and other prizes in the Hooey Jr. BFI Open. – Andersen CBarC Photo GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA (April 1, 2023) – Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Levi James and Murray State College’s Garrett Hughes combined to out-rope nearly 400 teams in the biggest Hooey Jr. BFI on record in Guthrie, Oklahoma’s Lazy E Arena, splitting a cool $50,000 cash plus huge array of prizes. James of Atoka, Okla., and Hughes of Sulphur, Okla., caught four steers in 29.44 seconds for the windfall on March 30. Then, in the Hooey Jr. BFI Open for higher-ranked ropers, it was Weatherford College standouts Jett Stewart and Cashton Weidenbener who took home $42,000 plus Cactus saddles, Resistol hats, Gist buckles, Hooey backpacks and Smarty dummies, among other prizes. The pair had left their Texas home at 2:30 a.m. to make it to Guthrie for the day’s ropings, then took off to Snyder, Texas for the next evening’s college rodeo. Weidenbener of Payson, Arizona, is the defending National High School Finals Rodeo heeling champion. It was only the second jackpot for the young horse ridden by Ione, Oregon’s Jett Stewart, who is the son of former NFR heeler Jason Stewart. The latter had called his father before that final steer for $42,000 and gotten this advice: “It’s not that hard. Just score, ride and rope.” The ropings paid out a record $334,000 in total cash, plus prizes, to ropers under 19. They kicked off Wrangler BFI Week, anchored by the 46th annual Bob Feist Invitational, and running through April 4. Full results from the Hooey Jr. BFI #10.5: First Rotation: 1. Wesson Parker and Rowdy Payne, 6.33 seconds, $2,500; 2. Levi James and Garrett Hughes, 6.67, $2,000; 3. Mason Cross and Wyatt J Howell, 7.31, $1,500; 4. Jacob Rush and John David Daniel, 7.46, $700. Second Rotation: 1. Preston Ivey and Brayden Morris, 5.45, $2,500; 2. Landon Dasilva and Wyatt J Howell, 5.70, $2,000; 3. Trigger Hargrove and Wiley Breeze, 6.23, $1,500; 4. Aaron Raulston and Brayden A Israel, 6.24, $700. Third Rotation: 1. Colton Williamson and Layne Rogers, 5.88, $2,500; 2. Briar White and Tate Barton, 6.36, $2,000; 3. Taton Salazar and Colton Devore, 6.56, $1,100; 4. Holland Roukema and Teagan Roukema, 6.56, $1,100; Fourth Rotation: 1. Kade Gierisch and Tanner Tomlinson, 6.23, $2,500; 2. Bridger Ketcham and Cole WilSee BFI HOOEY JR ROPINGS On Page 4

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PAGE 4 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MAY 2023 PORTER’S ARENA Kerman, CA • 12260 W. California Ave. 12 Miles West Of Fresno (Cross Streets Bishop & Howard) All ACTRA Members Only Ropings Must Be 2023 ACTRA Member • Memberships Available At The Arena MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 29th Sign Up 8:30, Rope 9am ☛ #7 Hdcp. Pick or Draw ......3 for $40 ☛ #5½ Pick or Draw .............3 for $40 ☛ #4½ Pick or Draw .............3 for $40 ☛ #3½ Pick or Draw .............3 for $40 $14 Cattle Charge WEDNESDAY NIGHTS SU 7:00, Rope 7:30pm JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 JULY 5 #7 Hdcp. Pick or Draw, 3 for $30 $10 Cattle Charge Call for arena conditions Tres Porter (559) 392-0589 Tyson Porter (559) 285-7077 George Porter (559) 281-0030  Special 50 Year Anniversary Roping  SAT., JUNE 17 h Sign Up 8:30, Rope 9am ☛ #7 Hdcp. Pick or Draw ....4 for $50 ☛ #5½ Pick or Draw............ 4 for $50 ☛ #4½ Pick or Draw............ 4 for $50 25% Cattle Charge Free Carni as Lunch Contra Costa Alameda County Cattlemen’s Association Sunday, JUNE 4th Livermore, CA Livermore Rodeo Arena 3000 Robertson Park AWARDS IN EVERY EVENT! • BUCKLE TO ALL-AROUND GIRL • HEADSTALL TO HIGH POINT ROPER OF THE DAY Sign Up 8am • Rope 9am Sign-Ups Close At 8:45am! All Events Are Random Draw (Except Ribbon Roping) Team Roping 4 One-Steer Draw Pots/Enter Twice .....$25 per pot, per person Breakaway Roping Open To All; Enter 2 Times ..................$25 per person Mixed Ribbon Roping Pick Your Partner .......$25 per person / 2 Man Team Ranch Doctoring ....................................$25 per person / 4 Man Team Calf Branding .........................................$25 per person / 4 Man Team KIDS EVENTS: $10 ea. Sign up 8am, start 8:30am • 0-3 years Barrel Race, Boot Race, Goat Undressing ..........Prizes Given To All Kids • 4-5 years Barrel Race, Boot Race, Dummy Roping....Buckle To High Point All-Around • 6-10 years Barrel Race (off horse), Goat Undressing (off horse), Dummy Roping ......................................Buckle To High Point All-Around Age as of Jan. 1, 2023 • Kids questions contact Brooke (510) 589-3941 OPEN TO ANYONE Questions? Contact Ronnie Seever (925) 667-7587 RAFFLE Huge Week Scheduled in Fallon FALLON, NEVADA – After a record-setting Bob Feist Invitational Week, Ullman-Peterson Events and Lita Scott proudly announce an exciting week full of team roping and barrel racing June 15-22. The Ullman-Peterson Events team looks forward to returning to the West Coast for a week of esteemed team ropings and events at the new Rafter 3C Arena in Fallon. Ullman-Peterson Events proudly brings this high-quality event to the new air-conditioned, premiere facility in Fallon. The Rafter 3C Arena includes full RV hookups, covered stalls, two warm-up arenas, a trade show, great concessions, and a full roster of events including open, junior, and numbered team ropings, a trailer roping, muley roping, and calf branding. In conjunction with a week of high-stakes ropings, Lita Scott proudly presents the Chasing Aces Races on June 15 and 16 at the Rafter 3C Arena in Fallon. With $6,000 added to the Open 4D and additional money added to each race, this premiere barrel race is one barrel racers won’t want to miss. Rafter 3C Arena manager Jesse Segura explained, “This is a perfect opportunity to bring in a first-class organization like Ullman-Peterson Events and Lita Scott to produce highquality events that they are known for.” More details to be announced shortly, Ullman-Peterson Events and Lita Scott look forward to hosting great events in the high desert! Info: See ad on page 3 of this issue or call Ullman-Peterson Events/Daren Peterson 602721-5027 for roping events. Chasing Aces Races/Lita Scott 775-742-0293, barrel racing. Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Levi James and Murray State College’s Garrett Hughes combined to out-rope nearly 400 teams in the biggest Hooey Jr. BFI on record, splitting $50,000 cash pus a huge array of prizes. – Andersen CBarC Photo Hooey Jr. BFI Ropings... From Page 2 son, 6.53, $2,000; 3. Maverick Lozano and Cross Ringelstein, 6.68, $1,500; 4. Bobby Vaughn and Traven Todd, 7.03, $350; 4. Bridger Ketcham and Trey Toft, 7.03, $350. Short Round that didn’t place in the average: 1. Casper Ringelstein and Zane Starns, 13.00, $2,000; 2. Mattox Moyer and Keaton Kellum, 13.90, $1,500; 3. Tanner Evans and Lucas Willeford, 14.22, $1,000. Average: 1. Levi James and Garrett Hughes, 29.44 seconds on five, $50,000; 2. Kaitlyn Torres and Cross Ringelstein, 30.44, $30,000; 3. Jaxon Stoker and Noah Vasquez, 31.59, $18,000; 4. Jadon Bailey and Junior Jose Corpus, 32.20, $12,500; 5. Raesh Casebolt and Brodie Boyce, 32.77, $10,000; 6. Foreman Casebolt and Sid Harvey, 33.92, $9,000; 7. Joseph Villareal and Maverick Lozano, 34.17, $8,000; 8. Jaycus Hill and Garrett Hughes, 34.31, $6,000; 9. Bridger Ketcham and Trey Toft, 34.38, $5,000; 10. Colter Reed and Snook Traden Lauer, 34.80, $4,500; 11. Brody Mathiews and Ryan Davis, 35.01, $4,000; 12. Blaine Coates and Wylie Morgan, 35.91, $3,500; 13. Conner Wright and Trentyn Hurst, 36.61, $3,000; 14. Rendon Powledge and Ryan Davis, 37.20, $3,000; 15. Bill Cody Odell and Junior Jose Corpus, 38.79, $3,000; 16. Blaine Coates and Cole Denny, 39.87, $2,500; 17. Weston Lakin and Jaxon Reynolds, 40.63, $2,500; 18. Easton Lakin and Blaine Caldwell, 41.56, $2,500; 19. Jhett Vanderhamm and Colter Reed Snook, 41.67, $2,500; 20. Rachel Kittle and Beau West, 41.95, $2,500. Full Results from the Hooey Jr. BFI Open: First Round: 1. Brayden Schmidt and Logan Cullen, 6.50 seconds, $3,000; 2. Cutter Cain and Dodge Hare, 6.65, $2,000; 3. James Arviso and Nicky Northcott, 7.31, $1,000. Second Round: 1. Cole Smith and Landen Glenn, 6.0, $3,000; 2. Cole Smith and Michael Eugenio Calmelat, 6.51, $2,000; 3. Casper Ringelstein and Scout McElroy, 7.03, $1,000. Short Round: 1. Cole Smith and Michael Eugenio Calmelat, 7.09, $3,000; 2. James Arviso and John Hisel, 7.91, $2,000; 3. Jett Stewart and Cashton Weidenbener, 7.96, $1,000. Average: 1. Jett Stewart and Cashton Weidenbener, 41.09 seconds on five head, $42,000; 2. Mason Appleton and JR Gonzalez, 41.27, $25,000; 3. Damian Jr Padilla and Michael Eugenio Calmelat, 43.24, $15,000; 4. Denton Parish and Denton Dunning, 45.27, $11,000; 5. Mason McDaniel and Sammy Saunders, 45.85, $8,500; 6. James Arviso and John Hisel, 45.86, $6,000; 7. Cole Smith and Michael Eugenio Calmelat, 47.33, $5,000; 8. Ketch Kelton and Logan Cullen, 48.42, $4,500; 9. 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UTV NOW CARRYING THE THE ALL-ELECTRIC EXPEDITION VEHICLE FOR FARMERS, HUNTERS & THE BRAVE • Gas Model Also Available! E1000 As the fable goes, an old Indian chief had just become a Christian. After awhile he was approached by others and asked what it was like. The chief answered that it was like a fight between a black dog (representing the dark side of life) and a white dog (representing the good side of life) When asked which dogs wins, he replied “the one that you feed the most.” So it is with my daily life. The black dog is the one that represents the negative things that are happening in my life. If I dwell on those things then I inevitably will spiral down and become very negative in my focus and attitude. On the other hand, if I focus on the blessings in my life I am uplifted and grateful. That is easier said than done, isn’t it? The last six months have been some of the most trying HIGHER CALL by Bob Ow Black Dog, White Dog times that I have ever had in my business life. The weather has been nothing short of terrible and roping came to a standstill until recently. Like many of us I have been enduring the “winter without end” with dark gloomy skies virtually every day. All in all it has been a test of my faith and a test on what dog to feed. Unfortunately I have to confess that it has been far too easy for me to feed that black dog and have a negative unthankful attitude. This to shall pass is the mantra that I have been telling myself daily. Inevitably spring and summer will come along and (Lord willing) my life will improve. However, the question of which dog to feed is a conscious one that I have to make many times a day. It is one of faith. God has told me that He is for me and not against me in the Bible. He has good plans for me…also in the Bible. He has said that in this world we will have tribulation (that has to be the biggest understatement that I have ever seen) but to be of good cheer for He has overcome the world. There are countless other scriptures that encourage faith. Just writing them encourages me. That is an example of feeding the white dog. We are promised tribulation but we are also promised divine help and intervention. It’s quite the battle. Team roping is a wonderful metaphor for daily life. Some days when you back into the box all goes well and you win or place. Some days no matter how hard you try, it does not work out. However, as my friend Mike Angelini has pointed out on many occasions, we are very blessed to even be in the arena chasing steers and competing on such a nice day. Mike has picked some strategic times to remind me of this fact and it works for me. I reflect on the fun that we are having. I reflect on the fact that I have some great horses that are pretty easy keepers. I look at my new horse trailer and fairly new Ford dually and realize that I have been blessed in many ways. I need to feed that white dog because I have a lot to feed him on a daily basis. So do you. I recently attended two funerals. One of them was for a guy that was younger than me and one of them was for someone that was quite a bit older. I am sure this is not an unusual thing to experience for some of the older ones that are reading RSN. At the older man’s funeral I saw people that I had not seen in over 50 years. Believe me that will make you realize your age. I realized that I am fortunate to even be riding a horse let alone team roping. At the younger man’s funeral I realized the obvious; that God had allowed me to keep going and keep roping and keep enjoying life. Part of enjoying life, for me, is writing this column. I have many, many more things to be grateful for. Really, too much to list here. I do not have an absence of food for the white dog. My hunch is that you don’t either. Be grateful, enjoy God, rope great. bobowlpl@aol.com Bob Ow lives in Ferndale, California on the northern coast. He and his wife Jo Anna, own a small 5 acre ranch and two really good rope horses. Bob is an independent financial advisor (which pays for his roping expenses), and an elder at a Ferndale Community Church.

PAGE 6 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MAY 2023 Green Memorial Team Roping: A Great Day & Huge Blessing By The Green Family CERES, CALIF. – The Jesus is Lord Memorial Roping held in honor of Vernon and Rickey Green on April 9th was a great day and huge blessing. Our blessings came in so many ways, with the huge crowd at church service and Trey Johnson sharing God’s word in a powerful way along with a powerful and heartfelt testimony from Joe Nevis. Several people accepted Jesus that morning, making it a great start to the day. We have so many people to thank, starting with Shane and Kim Parson, for allowing us to put this on at their beautiful facility, Diamond Bar Arena, in Ceres. Thank you to Jeff Henley for always being our #1 flagger and doing a great job and Brenda Robbins for working hard in the booth keeping everything running smoothly. Huge shout-out to Jenny Sherbo for her awesome job of organizing and facilitating the dummy ropings; Linda Gore for stuffing all the Easter eggs, what a job that was. Thank you also to Phyllis Carvalho for adding a new event for the kids, the Nikki Hagemann stick horse barrel race was a lot of fun for all who participated. Thank you to Travis and Tanner Kent for their help and for bringing the cattle. I want to thank all my family for all the help and support that they provided. We couldn’t do it without everyone contributing. We were so blessed to have so much support with awards, cash donations and physical help with everything. It helps ease the pain our family has endured by the response you all have shown us. What a great honor and tribute to the life that Vernon and Rickey lived. Thank you for all who came and shared this awesome day with us. We hope you all had a great time. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kelly Green; Matt Wilson, Outlaw Saddles & Silver; Patrick and Heather Benedict; Wyatt and Carol Gibbs, The Trailer Specialist; Dan and Andra Erickson; Equibrand Classic; Classic Equine; Ropers Sports News; Gus and Stephanie Anderson; Lee’s Feed; Travis and Jenny Sherbo; Carol Arnold; Jack and Bev Sparrowk; Dayna Iverson; Kingdom Ranch Ministries; Linda and Cecil Gore; Jeff Henley; Best Ever Pads; Brad and Mary Robertson; John and Doreen Benedict; Rocky Ramsey; John Rice; Les Weidman; Steve and Linda Grandov; Kathy Branco; Jeff and Wendy Sparrowk; Christensen Rope Horses, Mike Christensen; John and Carolyn Wheatley; Blair and Charlyn Chris, Norma and Daniel Green present a Martin Saddlery Rickey Green team roping saddle to the high point #3 and under roper Eli Green (Vernon Green’s grandson). Buckles and cash were awarded to average winners Colton Santos and Eli Green. Presenting is Norma Green. Dummy ropers competed in three age divisions: under 5 years old; 6 through 9; and 10-12 years old. Buckles went to winners in each division. Sarah George won the Nikki Hagemann High Point Girl award. Presenting is Nikki’s daughter, Mikayla. Fast time of the roping went to Dustie Christensen and Branston Joseph. Norma Green presenting. It was standing room only at the 9 a.m. church service with Trey Johnson, not only for the free entry to the roping, but for a wonderful Easter message and testimonies. Chris, Norma and Daniel Green present a Martin Saddlery Rickey Green team roping saddle to high point #3.5 and over roper Stoney Boy Joseph. Wheatley; Chase Nevis; Seth Hoyt; and Dorothy Cordell. Our apologies if we missed anyone, I know there were others that we may have missed writing your names down and I apologize for that – we really do appreciate you all, with much love from the Green family. #7 HDCP DRAW POT Fast time: Dustie Christensen and Branston Joseph, 6.84. High point #4.5 & over: Stoney Boy Joseph. High point #3 & under: Eli Green. Nikki Hagemann high point girl: Sarah George. Average: 1. Colton Santos and Eli Green, 32.46 on 4. 2. Pete Corwin and Jared Bierra, 33.36. 3. Anthony Basso and Stoney Boy Joseph, 37.17. 4. John Wiersma and Mike Christensen, 38.64. 5. Sarah George and Trey Johnson, 39.65. 6. Ben McGuire and Mario Reynoso, 41.11. 7. Gary Vieira and Eli Green, 42.59. 8. James Mann and Chris Green, 45.11. 9. Russ Piazza and Chris Green, 50.94. 10. Brian Helton and Joseph Shawnego, 55.01.

MAY 2023 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS PAGE 7 For info: Willie Worley (530) 520-5053 Wildwood Ranch in Arbuckle, CA (825 Wildwood Rd.) $4,500 ADDED MONEY BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS SU 8am, Rope 9am #8 Hdcp. Pick & Draw $1,500 ADDED ................3 for $50 #5.5 Pick or Draw Enter Up $1,500 ADDED ...........3 for $50 #4.5 Pick or Draw Enter Up $1,500 ADDED ...........3 for $50 Pick 3 or Draw 6 • 35% Cattle Charge • NO TEAMS OUT ACTRA Members Roping KIDS DUMMY ROPING! Vendors On Site for • Food • Tack/Ropes NEW! CARD ENTRY PROCESS! Know your partners! Both ends must be PAID IN FULL to be in draw!!! 825 Wildwood Rd. Arbuckle, CA 4th Annual Brea McGrew MEMORIAL TEAM ROPING SAT., JUNE 3rd World’s Best Female Heeler Banks $14K; Virginia Native Earns $17K GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA (March 29, 2023) – On the second day of Wrangler BFI Week in Guthrie, Okla., heeler Whitney DeSalvo of Wilmar, Ark., won her fifth Charlie 1 Horse team roping championship in six years, this time with Kenzie Kelton of Mayer, Ariz. The pair split $20,800 on March 29 for roping four steers in 37.50 seconds. DeSalvo, the highest-rated female heeler in the world, also placed seventh and eighth in the roping to earn $13,900 on the day. It was only her second time to rope with Kelton, a freshman at Central Arizona College in Coolidge. Kenzie’s dad, Chance, is a former NFR header and her brother, Ketch, won the Jr Ironman Title at the TimedEvent Championships of the World in the same arena less than a month earlier. Dana Markham and Kelly Snow combined to win the 9.5 Incentive on three steers, worth $7,500. The Charlie 1 Horse Breakaway title went to Sarah Angelone of Lipan, Texas (the defending Women’s Professional Rodeo Association allaround champion originally hails from Cross Junction, Virginia). For catching all three calves in 9.73 seconds, she earned $14,000 cash and several prizes – plus another $2,760 in the rounds. “I was focusing on just roping one calf at a time and doing my job each round,” said Angelone, who also had a good callback with her other entry, but broke out. She explained it was important to maintain a strong mental game throughout the long The 2023 Charlie 1 Horse Breakaway title went to Sarah Angelone of Lipan, Texas (the defending Women’s Professional Rodeo Association allaround champion original hails from Cross Junction, Virginia). – Andersen CBarC Photo Heeler Whitney DeSalvo (right) won her fifth Charlie 1 Horse team roping championship in six years, this time with Kenzie Kelton of Mayer, Arizona. – Andersen CBarC Photo Brett Woolsey was the winner of the 18 & Under Incentive of the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Breakaway. Corky Ullman and Daren Peterson present her awards. – Andersen CBarC Photo day of roping. “Having a short-term memory mindset helped me clear my mind after that breakout and be able to focus on my next calf,” she said. Mesa, Arizona native Brett Woolsey of Granbury, Texas, won about $5,000 in the team roping and breakaway to clinch the all-around title and prizeline including two Smarty dummies. Full Results from the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Team Roping: Round One: 1. Kayelen Helton and Becky Cannizzaro, 6.49 seconds, $1,000; 2. Kenzie Kelton and Whitney DeSalvo, 7.49 seconds, $800; 3. Quincy Sullivan and Brett Woolsey, 7.97 seconds, $400. Round Two: 1. Danielle Lowman and Arena Ben, 6.27 seconds, $1,000; 2. Hope Thompson and Kennlee Tate, 6.97 seconds, $800; 3. Quincy Sullivan and Casey Jo Hodge, 7.23 seconds, $400. Short Round: 1. Stevens and Rylee Stokes, 8.72 seconds, $1,000; 2. Kelsey Pepion and Annette Stahl, 9.32 seconds, $800. Average: 1. Kenzie Kelton and Whitney DeSalvo, 37.50 seconds, $20,000; 2. Dana Markham and Kelly Snow, 38.19 seconds, $14,000; 3. Connie Harris and Megan Gunter, 39.49 seconds, $11,000; 4. Carsyn Tharp and Kennlee Tate, 42.59 seconds, $8,000; 5. Jessica Montgomery and Jackie Crawford, 43.13 seconds, $6,000; 6. Martha Angelone and Danielle Roper, 43.86 seconds, $5,000; 7. Kenna Francis and Whitney DeSalvo, 44.71 seconds, $4,000; 8. Decca Gagan and Whitney DeSalvo, 45.05 seconds, $3,000. 9.5 Incentive Average on Three: 1. Dana Markham and Kelly Snow, 27.76 seconds, $7,500; 2. Emma Carrell and Courtney Crites, 29.45 seconds, $4,500; 3. Connie Harriss and Megan Gunter, 31.21 seconds, $3,000; 4. Avery Goegelle and Kelly Snow, 32.62 seconds, $2,500; 5. Sydney Ball and Kennlee Tate, 33.52 seconds, $2,000; 6. Carsyn Tharp and Kennlee Tate, 33.71 seconds, $2,000 Full Results from the Charlie 1 Horse Breakaway: First Round: 1. Quincy Sullivan, 3.03 seconds, $1,000; 2. Sarah Angelone, 3.04, $750; 3. Baylee Barker, 3.06, $500; Second Round: 1. Sarah Angelone, 3.05, $1,000; 2. Janae Todacheenie, 3.35, $750; 3. Cheyenne Guillory, 3.36, $500; Short Round Fast Time (Not Placing in Average): 1. Sarah Angelone (other entry), 12.61, $1,000. Average: 1. Sarah Angelone, 9.73 on three, $14,000; 2. Taylor Hanchey, 10.98, $10,000; 3. Hali Williams, 11.32, $6,500; 4. Janae Todacheenie, 11.75, $5,500; 5. Brandi McDowell, 12.14, $4,500; 6. Brett Woolsey, 12.4, $3,500; 7. Jackie Crawford, 12.42, $3,000; 8. Bailey Jay, 12.68, $2,500; 9. Kennedy Buckner, 13.01, $2,000; 10. Danielle Wray, 13.21, $1,500; 11. Lexey Williams, 15.37, $1,250. 18-And-Under Incentive: 1. Brett Woolsey, 12.4, $1,000; 2. Summer Williams, 8.73 on two, $750; 3. Kamey Kennermer, 10.22, $500.

PAGE 8 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MAY 2023 Spydr packs more material in a smaller diameter for a feel like nothing else. With five strands of twisted nylon ingeniously engineered around an oversized core, the Spydr delivers the perfect balance of snap and tip weight to make it the ultimate trap for your prey. classicrope.com Learn More PLYMOUTH, CALIF. – The California High School Rodeo Association held its Challenge of Champions March 17-19 in Plymouth. Average results follow. Contestants received 10 points for first, 9 for second, 8 for third, and so on through tenth place, 1 point. BARREL RACING 1. Delaney Fowler. 2. Rainy Minton. 3. Gracie-Beth Sutton. 4. Sadie Grant. 5. Lacee Schliesser. 6. Alissa Erickson. 7. Makayla Maston. 8. Vivian Arntz. 9. Kaycee Knott. 10. Parker Asam. GIRLS POLE BENDING 1. Paige Van Loben Sels. 2. Leah Gibbs. 3. Sadie Foskett. 4. Ella Bramsen. 5. Regan Russ. 6. Gracie-Beth Sutton. 7. Mazzi McAllister. 8. Chloe Charlon. 9. Hailey Hansen. 10. Sage Stadtler. GIRLS BREAKAWAY 1. Emery Sparling. 2. Alissa Erickson. 3. Sienna Radelfinger. 4. Kendall Patterson. 5. Rayna Currin. 6. Bethany Grieve. 7. Rylee Roberts. 8. Lila Aroz. 9. Shaylee Baxley. 10. Abilene Chavez. GIRLS GOAT TYING 1. Cameron Steagall. 2. Paige Van Loben Sels. 3. Regan Russ. 4. Presley Cooper. 5. Lillian Mendonsa. 6. Claire Boles. 7. Kendra Deskovick. 8. Elsa Flynn. 9. Grace Perez. 10. Sage Pearce. TEAM ROPING 1. James Mann and Trent Jones. 2. Gracie- Beth Sutton and Tyler Tool. 3. Reaghan Langer and Prescott Langer. 4. Haliegh Grant and Sage Pearce. 5. Alexandra Evans and Wyatt Bullivant. 6. Cody Cash and Trace Conard. 7. Kanoa Ruiz and Ryan Wells. 8. Julianna Perez and Tristan Quigley. 9. Logan Sullivan and Hailey Hansen. 10. Zane George and Wyatt Hammerstrom. BAREBACK RIDING 1. Remmi Green. 2. Timothy Cooper. 3. Quentin Personeni. BULL RIDING 1. Kevin Rountree. 2. Riley Smith. 3. Ky Parrish. Congratulations to the 2023 CHSRA Challenge of Champions team from District 6. High School Rodeo Teams Compete At Challenge Of Champions BOYS CUTTING 1. Tyler Tool. 2. Tanner Rockey. 3. Cohen Kell. 4. Blake White. 5. Colton Suther. 6. Christian Soto. 7. Madden Altschuler. 8. Garrett Rockey. 9. Colton Hein. SADDLE BRONC 1. James Mann. 2. Tucker Donlon. 3. Cody Cash. STEER WRESTLING 1. Lane Miller. 2. James Peterson. 3. Ryan Wells. 4. Riley Smith. 5. Hayden Boles. 6. Julian Bracken. 7. Jasper Frost. 8. Riley Currin. 9. Wyatt Attard. TIE DOWN 1. Colton Hein. 2. Colton Suther. 3. Blake VanStavern. 4. Ryan Wells. 5. Ward Piazza. 6. Tucker Donlon. 7. Dylan Fleming. 8. Emry Selby. 9. Jack Parks. 10. James Mann. REINED COW HORSE 1. Brett Pura. 2. Sadie Grant. 3. Jozie Hannah. 4. Madelynn Darst. 5. Charleigh Merkley. 6. Paytan Cooley. 7. Lylah Barrett. 8. Haliegh Grant. 9. River Sage Red Eagle. DISTRICT QUEENS 1. Rylee Roberts. 2. River Sage Red Eagle. 3. Bileigh Jernigan. 4. Paige Anderson. 5. Madyson Schulze. 6. Madyson Schulze.

MAY 2023 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS PAGE 9 PACIFIC COAST SHOOTOUTS “Ropers, Help Us Help You To Get Your Handicap Leveled” Join Pacific Coast $hootouts NOW! In order to rope in the ropings listed below, ropers must have Pacific Coast $hootouts membership + either a WSTR or Global Handicap membership. Ropers who already have a current WSTR or Global Handicap membership can join for only $60. Ropers without a WSTR or Global Handicap membership can join at the arena. Memberships available on site. Global Handicaps used for all ropings. Two arenas available. * Start Tracking Your Entries & Become A Member of PCS S Bar J Cattle Sanger, CA For more information: Steve Simons (559) 352-8012 3469 N. Del Rey, Sanger 93657 Directions: Hwy. 180 East from Fresno. Turn left at Del Rey Avenue, go 3.5 miles Stay Tuned For More Roping Dates And Locations That Will Be Announced 70% Cash & Awards & Payback Unless Otherwise Noted In All Ropings. May Take $$ Value In Lieu Of Awards. 5 SADDLES 80% PAYBACK 2 SADDLES & 6 BUCKLES AWARDED SAT., MAY 27th SU 9am, Rope 10am #13.5 Hdcp. Down (80% Payback) Go Three Times ....................4 for $50 #11.5 Hdcp. Up/Down (80% Payback) Go Three Times; Will Not Start Before 11am ...........................................4 for $50 #10.5 Roping.................................................................. 3 for $30 #9.5 Roping.................................................................... 3 for $30 #8.5 Roping.................................................................... 3 for $30 SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY OF #10.5, #9.5, #8.5 COMBINED $500 CASH TO HIGH MONEY OF #13 & #11 COMBINED BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF #10.5, #9.5 & #8.5 SAT., MAY 13th SU 8am, Rope 8:30am #11.5 Handicap Up/Down .............................................. 3 for $40 #11.5 Handicap Up/Down Pick 1, Draw 1............... 3 for $40/$80 #10.5 Roping.................................................................. 3 for $40 #9.5 Roping.................................................................... 3 for $40 #8.5 Roping.................................................................... 3 for $40 SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY ROPERS #3, #4, #4.5, #5-#5.5 & #6 & OVER (No Teams Out For Awards) SUN., MAY 14th SU 9am, Rope 10am • Limited To The First 50 Teams In All Ropings Except #7 #13.5 Handicap Up/Down Pick .................................... 4 for $100 #11.5 Handicap Down Will Not Start Before 11am .................4 for $100 #10.5 Handicap Down Will Not Start Before Noon ................4 for $100 #9.5 Handicap Down Will Not Start Before 1pm ....................4 for $100 #8.5 Handicap Down Will Not Start Before 2pm ....................4 for $100 #7 Roping Will Not Start Before 3pm ......................................3 for $50 FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND, SAT., JUNE 17th SU 9am, Rope 10am #11.5 Handicap Down Pick Or Draw ............................. 3 for $40 #11.5 Handicap Up/Down Pick Or Draw........................ 3 for $40 #10.5 Pick Or Draw........................................................ 3 for $40 #9.5 Pick Or Draw .......................................................... 3 for $40 #8.5 Pick Or Draw .......................................................... 3 for $40 #7 Pick Or Draw ............................................................. 3 for $30 TWO CHILDREN’S SADDLES (12” Seat) AWARDED Saddle Awarded To High Money Of Handicap Ropings Combined Saddle Awarded To High Money Of #10.5, #9.5, $8.5 and #7 Ropings Combined Buckles To Average Winners Of The #9.5, #8.5 and #7 Ropings MYCARS.COM All Ropings: Draw 1, Then Pick Or Draw Up To 4 More Partners Unless Otherwise Noted. SADDLE • $500 CASH • 6 BUCKLES AWARDED Save The Date: TAYLORSVILLE 4th OF JULY ROPING ★ June 30, July 1, 2, 3 ★ 10 SADDLES • 32 BUCKLES Global Hdcp. #’s Will Be Used See Details in June Ropers Sports News

PAGE 10 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MAY 2023 Mike Brewer 530-384-1128 fax 2023 BREWER PRODUCTIONS Presents OUR 59th YEAR! CORRIENTE SADDLE CO. SKYLINE SILVERSMITHS Brew (530) 519-2587 Home Of The Head Ducker Since 1964! No Computer -- Jus Brew! Go 4 Times • 1/3 Cattle • American & Mexican Steers • Electric Eye Never Nothin’ Held Out For Awards! REYNOLDS RANCH J.J. MAXWELL LEATHER Middletown, CA • Central Park Arena FRIDAY NIGHTS, MAY 12 & JUNE 16 SU 5:30, Rope 6pm #4 Roping, #6 Roping, #7 Hdcp. Draw........3 for $25 – BREAST COLLAR TO HIGH MONEY WINNER – ________________________________ Cottonwood, CA • Jones Arena SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY 13 SU 5:30, Rope 6pm #6 Roping.....3 for $25 #10 Roping....4 for $50 ANNUAL DON JONES MEMORIAL ROPING after Cottonwood Rodeo ________________________________ Orland, CA • Sheriff Posse Arena SUNDAY, MAY 21 SU 9:30, Rope 10am #4 Roping, #6 Roping, #7 Hdcp. Draw..........3 for $25 ________________________________ Browns Valley, CA • Sheriff Posse Arena FRIDAY NIGHTS, MAY 26 & JUNE 23 SU 5:30, Rope 6pm #4 Roping, #6 Roping, #7 Hdcp. Draw..........3 for $25 – BUCKLE TO HIGH MONEY #2 & UNDER ROPER – ________________________________ Corning, CA • Estil Clark Park SATURDAY, MAY 27 SU 10:30, Rope 11am Jr./Jr., Jr./Sr...........3 for $20 AFTER CORNING JR. RODEO SLACK – BEFORE RODEO ________________________________ Los Molinos, CA • Brewer’s Arena MONDAY, MAY 29 SU 9:30, Rope 10am #4 Roping, #6 Roping, #7 Hdcp....3 for $25 #9 Roping, 4 for $40 Celebrating 59 Years of Roping at Brewer’s Arena! PRIZES TO 1ST PLACE IN EACH POT – 38TH ANNUAL KEN BREWER MEMORIAL ROPING – Los Molinos, CA • Brewer’s Arena TEAM ROPING PRACTICE MONDAY NIGHTS, MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & JUNE 5 6:30 - 8:30pm........$25 WEDNESDAY NIGHT JACKPOTS, MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & JUNE 7 SU 6:15, Rope 6:30: #5 Roping, #7 Hdcp. Draw....3 for $15 4-WEEK #1 BUCKLE SERIES STARTS WED., MAY 10 ________________________________ & under S.F. Giants ticket series at the Bull Sale Arena. WED., MARCH 22 #5 ROPING: 3 for $15, 65 teams 1st go: 1. Jess Wilson and Jessie Mason, 8.0, $20. Average: 1. Kaula Gouveia and Dave Murdoch, 31.2, $200. 2. Dave Wagner and Bruce Bidwell, 31.5, $160. 3. Jess Wilson and Jessie Mason, 38.0, $120. 4. Max Cohn and Casey Moore, 40.7, $80. 5. Kaley Schorovsky and Jessie Mason, 41.7, $40. #7 HDCP DRAW: 3 for $15, 45 teams 1st go: 1. Clint Brewer and Casey Loverin, 7.6, $20. Average: 1. Travis Bentley and Cody Stewart, 25.6, $150. 2. Charlie Brewer and Dusty Bravos, 26.1, $120. 3. Kaula Gouveia and Trent Wagner, 27.6, $90. 4. Frank Bonaven and Dusty Bravos, 28.2, $60. WED., MARCH 29 #5 ROPING: 3 for $15, 75 teams 1st go: 1 (split). Trent Wagner and Max Cohn; Travis Bentley and Jessie Mason, 7.7, $20. Average: Trent Wagner and Levi Andrews, 23.1, $225. 2. Dani Wagner and Bryce Bidwell, 26.8, $175. 3. Devon Kerr and Tanner Kerr, 30.7, $125. 4. Devon Kerr and Jessie Mason, 31.8, $75. 5. Wyatt Spencer and Jessie Mason, 38.2, $45. #7 HDCP DRAW: 3 for $15, 12 teams 1st go: 1. Jake Pickering and Cowboy Hammons, 9.4, $15. Average: 1. Wyatt Spencer and Dusty Bravos, 28.2, $75. 2. Brewer Productions Dusty Bravos Is Winter Saddle Series Champion NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Brewer Production ropings are back in full swing in the north state, with events in Browns Valley, Cottonwood, Red Bluff and at the home arena in Los Molinos. Results follow and all payoffs are per man: RED BLUFF, CALIF. – #3 Browns Valley, Calif., #3 & under champ Chase Goss (c) with Ty Morrill (left, “The Jackpot King”) and Steve Springer (r) presenting. Red Bluff, Calif., S.F. Giants ticket series champion Jessie Mason. Super-header J.D. Machado presenting. It was a cold, wet winter. Winter Saddle Series champion was Dusty Bravos. Becky Moore was the jacket winner in Red Bluff. JD Machado and Jessie Mason, 37.7, $45. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ LOS MOLINOS, CALIF. – #2 & under 4-week Buckle Series starts: WED., APRIL 5 #5 ROPING: 3 for $15, 38 teams 1st go: 1. Sage Baker and Casey Loverin, 9.5, $15. Average: 1. Jon Sutfin and Clint Brewer, 32.3, $175. 2. Dani Wagner and JD Machado, 34.3, $110. 3. Kaula Gouveia and Travis Bentley, 39.0, $60. #7 HDCP DRAW: 3 for $15, 28 teams 1st go: 1. Carson Pray and Casey Loverin, 8.0, $15. Average: 1. Lee Loverin and Jessie Mason, 30.6, $125. 2. Jon Sutfin and Dusty Bravos, 39.9, $75. 3. Jon Sutfin and Trent Wagner, 34.1, $50. WED., APRIL 12 #5 ROPING: 3 for $15, 38 teams 1st go: 1. Lee Loverin and Jessie Mason, 8.5, $15. Average: 1. Ed Ferry and Kaula Gouveia, 37.7, $175. 2. Chance Lecheminant and JD Machado, 43.6, $110. 3. Ed Ferry and Clint Brewer, 21.7 on 2, $60. #7 HDCP DRAW: 3 for $15, 28 teams 1st go: 1. Barrie Molina and Jessie Mason, 9.4, $15. Average: 1. Charlie Brewer and JD Machado, 27.0, $125. 2. Barrie Molina and Dusty Bravos, 29.0, $75. 3. Charlie Brewer and Dusty Bravos, 30.6, $50. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ BROWNS VALLEY, CALIF. – #3 & under buckle roping held at the Sheriff Posse Arena: SAT., APRIL 15 #4 ROPING: 3 for $25, 48 teams 1st go: 1. Tom Holt and Dennis Odom, 8.7, $50. Average: 1. Terry P. and Jeff Helvin, 37.7, $250. 2. Clara Goss and Steve Springer, 39.4, $200. 3. Tom Holt and Chase Goss, 42.1, $150. 4. Joli Turner and Steve Springer, 45.6, $100. #6 ROPING: 3 for $25, 42 teams 1st go: 1. Lacy Bullivant and Chris Meeks, 8.0, $50. Average: 1. Adele Brown and Ty Morrill, 27.3, $225. 2. Lacy Bullivant and Ryan Fowler, 28.4, $175. 3. Brett VanStavern and Wyatt Bullivant, 29.4, $125. 4. Shannon Riggs and Ty Morrill, 30.0, $75. #7 HDCP DRAW: 3 for $25, 42 teams 1st go: 1. Jasper Frost and Steve Springer, 7.7, $50. Average: 1. Chase Goss and Ty Morrill, 27.6, $225. 2. Shannon Riggs and Chase Goss, 28.0, $175. 3. Terry P. and Shannon Riggs, 28.5, $125. 4. Terry P. and Sophia Fowler, 29.2, $75. The buckle was awarded to high money #3 & under roper Chase Goss with $550. Second was Ty Morrill with $525. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ COTTONWOOD, CALIF. – Broc Cresta Memorial pre-roping at the 4-Star Rodeo Arena: MON., APRIL 17 OPEN ROPING: 4 for $150, 50 teams 1st go: 1. Clay Smith and Paden Bray, 5.7, $300. Average: 1. Chad Masters and Wyatt Cox, 24.5, $2,150. 2. Clay Smith and Caleb Payne, 24.8, $1,600. 3. Luke Brown and Rance Doyle, 25.3, $1,100. 4. Bubba Buckaloo and Jonathan Torres, 25.4, $500.

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PAGE 12 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MAY 2023 16th Annual STEVE MADDALENA MEMORIAL ROPING Sierra Valley Roping Club Grounds 405 W. Willow St. • Sierraville, CA SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 • SU 8am, Rope 9am #10 Hdcp. Up or Down Enter Unlimited # Of Times .....4 for $60 MEMORIAL BUCKLES TO CHAMPION HEADER & HEELER No $$$ Withheld For Prizes In This Roping. Winnings Do Not Count Towards High Money Awards. #8 Hdcp. Draw Even @ #8; Go 4 Times ....................3 for $30 #5.5 Pick Or Draw Go 4 Times .............................3 for $30 SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 • SU 8am, Rope 9am Pick 1/Draw 2 Even At #8 ...................................3 for $120 Go Twice/Or Can Draw All , For A Total Of 6 Partners MEMORIAL BUCKLES TO CHAMPION HEADER & HEELER IN MEMORY OF ELLIOT DOW #6 Hdcp. Draw Even @ #6; Go 4 Times ....................3 for $30 #4 Pick Or Draw Go 4 Times .................................3 for $30 All Ropings Progressive • 5 Teams Out Of Each Pot For Prizes • 1/3 Cattle Charge ACTRA Members Only: Premier & Affiliate • Memberships Available At The Roping A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS ROPING WILL BE DONATED TO THE STEVE MADDALENA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Info: Rhonda (775) 750-3544 SIERRA VALLEY ROPING CLUBPresents... STEVE MADDALENA MEMORIAL ACTRA JACKPOT TEAM ROPING Sierraville, CA Rodeo Grounds SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 SU 8am • Rope 9am Handicap Pick(Even @ #10) ..4 for $40 Proceeds Of This Roping Go To Steve Maddalena Memorial Scholarship! BUCKLES TOTHE WINNINGTEAMDONATED BY FRIENDS OF STEVE! We Are Also Having: Hdcp. Draw (Even @ #8) ..................3 for $20 Hdcp. Draw (Even @ #6) ..................3 for $20 #5 Roping...................................3 for $20 SADDLE AWARDED TO HIGH MONEY ROPER OF THE DAY! ACTRA Qualifier • Go Four Times • 1/3 Cattle Charge • Prog. All The Way CONCESSION AVAILABLE ON SITE — AND AS ALWAYS, WE HAVE FREE DRY CAMPING! For Questions Please Call: Noel 530-832-4357 Kacie530-832-5150 Steve Maddalena Premier Members $65 / Affiliate Members $20 (Applications For Both Levels Of Membership On Site) AUGUST 25th, 26th & 27th • ROPE TIL YOU MISS, AUG. 25 • JR. RODEO, AUG. 26 • ACTRA ROPING, AUG. 27 Management Reserves The Right To Change Or Cancel Due To Circumstances. DRY CAMPING AVAILABLE • CONCESSION ON SITE • SAT. NIGHT TRI-TIP BBQ BY LOYALTON FFA • NO OVERNIGHT PENS AVAILABLE • NO CAMPFIRES CASH ONLY! SAT. & SUN., AUGUST 5th & 6th HIGH MONEY AWARDS TO CHAMPION HEADER & HEELER OF BOTH DAYS (Excluding The #10) The Chowchilla Stampede Dummy Roping was held March 4. Chance Caudle buckles were given to the winners of the two age groups. Eric Cozzitorto presents buckles and FastBack awards to: Les Hirdes, Ryle Christensen, Waylon Babshoff (6-9 yr. buckle), Riata Barker (5 & under buckle), Raegan Barker and Cassidee Cozzitorto. Chowchilla Stampede Dummy Roping ACTRA CALIFORNIA TEAM ROPING RESULTS ARBUCKLE, CALIF. – Six buckles were awarded at Wildwood Ranch on March 26 to the high point #2.5 & under ropers. Pictured left to right are: Abel Bermudez, Becky Moore, Justin Weber, Cole Carmesin and Travis Carmesin. Not pictured is Scott Evans. Wildwood Ranch Buckle Winners Flyin’ B Arena Fortuna, Calif. MARCH 22 #6 HDCP: $15 1st go: 1. David Walters and Ben McWhorter, 7.88, $15. Average: 1. David Walters and Brett Santos, 15.17, $147. 2. David Walters and Kelly O’Day, 18.44, $98. MARCH 29 #6 HDCP: $15 1st go: 1. Dennis Fitze and Adam Fitze, 7.45, $15. Average: 1. Travis Carmesin and Jared Santos, 15.27, $174. 2. Danner Gonsalves and Jared Santos, 18.04, $104. 3. Travis Carmesin and Adam Fitze, 20.60, $69. SoCal Arena Menifee, Calif. MARCH 29 #8 HDCP P1/D1: $50 1st go: 1. Arturo Chavez and Abilene Chavez, 7.21, $125. Average: 1. Jerald Gaskin and Travis A. Caron, 29.33, $570. 2. Arturo Chavez and Abilene Chavez, 29.65, $340. 3. Chris Vanderlans and Abilene Chavez, 31.54, $225. #4.5 P1/D1: $50 1st go: 1. JC Bonilla and Ernesto Chavez, 8.19, $105. Average: 1. Richie Gonzales and Ken Negrete, 37.41, $480. 2. Josh Neffendorf and Ken Negrete, 24.11, $290. 3. Mark Ferlisi and Sean Maginnis, 26.19, $195. Chase-n-Money Templeton, Calif. APRIL 2 #7 HDCP: $40 1st go: 1. Danny Leslie and Dugan Kelly, 5.66, $145. 2. Parker Jones and Jimmy Gardner, 5.78, $100. Average: 1. Katelyn Browder and Jimmy Gardner, 26.80, $550. 2. Dugan Kelly and Derrek Hee, 28.97, $415. 3. Pierce Wold and Dan Engler, 30.26, $275. 4. Pam Wilken and Carl Wilken, 32.75, $140. #4.5: $30 1st go: 1. Fidel Ramires and Mike Morrison, 7.74, $80. 2. Noah Cervantes Jr. and Parker Jones, 8.08, $55. Average: 1. Logan Sullivan and Royce Brown, 31.52, $230. 2. Jimmy Gardner and Chase Grantham, 33.73, $190. 3. Lilly Thompson and Luke Stamper, 35.60, $155. 4. Fidel Ramires and Mike Morrison, 35.80, $115. 5. Mark Yanez and Bo Ramsey, 37.78, $75. S Bar J Arena Sanger, Calif. MARCH 16 #8 HDCP: $15 1st go: 1. Buck Cardoza and Gavin Cardoza, 7.21, $25. Average: 1. Billy Boos and Aiden Amador, 10.26, $65. 2. Jack Fisher and Gavin Cardoza, 12.95, $40. 3. Jack Fisher and Aiden Amador, 17.44, $25. Wildwood Ranch Arbuckle, Calif. MARCH 18 #8 HDCP P/D: $30 1st go: 1. Justin Weber and Matthew Griffith, 6.18, $60. 2. Ronnye Garcia and Dan Holland, 6.69, $40. Average: 1. Abel Bermudez and Dusty Bravos, 18.98, $420. 2. Ronnye Garcia and Cody Alvernaz, 20.43, $315. 3. Ronnye Garcia and Dusty Bravos, 21.44, $210. 4. Bruce Eary and Stoney Boy Joseph, 21.98, $100. #5.5 P/D: $30 1st go: 1. Larry Williams and Ronnye Garcia, 7.01, $45. 2. Justin Weber and Ronnye Garcia, 7.80, $30. Average: 1. Justin Weber and Ronnye Garcia, 27.99, $293. 2. Becky Moore and Hunter Lowry, 28.81, $220. 3. JT Bradley and Wade Allen, 29.00, $147. 4. Daren Lowry and Cody Alvernaz, 31.82, $73. #4.5 P/D: $20 1st go: 1. Shelby Stone and Daren Lowry, 7.54, $50. 2. Chad Nunnelee and Daren Lowry, 8.32, $35. Average: 1. Russell McGrew and Rodney McGrew, 27.30, $200. 2. Shelby Stone and Daren Lowry, 19.52, $150. 3. Chad Nunnelee and Carson Williams, 25.32, $100. 4. Cindy Maddalena and Ted Williams, 29.08, $50. MARCH 26 #4.5 P/D: $30 1st go: 1. Travis Bentley and Brent Marrell, 7.40, $75. 2. Scott Evans and Logan Darst, 7.44, $45. 3. Scott Evans and Chase Goss, 7.50, $30. Average: 1. Shelby Stone and Justin Stacy, 27.19, $450. 2. Scott Evans and Chase Goss, 27.59, $370. 3. Becky Moore and Bobby Thomson, 37.54, $290. 4. Becky Moore and Ronnye Garcia, 40.19, $215. 5. Scott Evans and Brent Marrell, 21.14, $140. 6. Steve Girdlestone and Cuatro Sanchez, 21.36, $80. #5.5 P/D: $30 See ACTRA CALIFORNIA On Page 13

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