By Sue Moran
Special To Ropers Sports News
Riverside Rancheros held its R4R “Declaration of Independence” Roping July 6 in Riverside, Calif.
Results are as follows (payoffs are per team):
#4 DRAW
1st. go: 1st. Steve Clelland and Cano Gonzalez, 7.33, $135.
Average: 1st. Sherri Burns and Mark Ferlisi, 16.23, $600 + A Cut Above buckles. 2nd. Joel Preston and David Johnston, 16.31, $495 + rope halters. 3rd. Tyler Muth and Doug Basolo, 16.95, $390 + $50 gift certificate. 4th. Andy Andrews and Alex Baker, 17.14, $290. 5th. Travis Pierce and Leo Ringer, 18.45, $185. 6th. Taylor Rivera and Alex Baker, 18.89, $105.
#5 Hdcp. Pick & Draw
1st. go: 1st. Roger Coons and Carlos Perez, 6.59, $230. 2nd. Neil Forgues and Jose Torres, 6.92, $135. 3rd. Chad Gibbons and Mark Tyo, 7.74, $95.
Average: 1st. Roger Coons and Carlos Perez, 26.46, $1,080 + A Cut Above buckles. 2nd. Ramon Padilla and Miguel Padilla, 26.98, $915 + rope halters. 3rd. Brian Sjem and Ben Dukes Jr., 27.68, $745 + $50 gift certificate. 4th. Cano Gonzales and Ruben Figueroa, 28.31, $580. 5th. Miguel Ruiz and Miguel Padilla, 29.24, $415. 6th. Miguel Ruiz and Ben Dukes Jr., 29.66, $250. 7th. Neil Forgues and Tom Hayes, 29.90, $165.
#8 Pick 4 Steer
Average: 1st. Roger Coons and Wyatt Lloyd, 32.44, $575. 2nd. Lucy Bishop and Wyatt Lloyd, 17.46 on 3, $385.
#11 Pick 4 Steer
Average; 1st. Arturo Chavez and Scott Selland, 40.73, $528.
Saddle winners Miguel Padilla, heeler, and Roger Coons, header
#4 winners (l to r): David Johnston, Doug Basolo, Sherri Burns, Mark Ferlisi, Tyler Muth and Joel Preston.
