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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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RODEO RESULTS
Bareback
1. Brant Monahan,
score 69
2. Erin Vian, score 68
3. Nolan Giles, score 59
Saddle Bronc
1. Jonathon Villagrana,
score 71
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2. Mark O’Dempsey,
score 67
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Ranch Bronc
1. Fernando Robles,
score 71
2. Cutter Marsh, score 69
2. Warren Johnson,
score 69
Tie-down
1. Zane Taylor, time 8.1
seconds
2. Anthony Estep, time
8.5 seconds
2. Shane Erickson, time
8.5 seconds
4. Ty Holly, time 8.6
seconds
5. Shane Erickson, time
9 seconds
6. Chad Finley, time 9.1
seconds
Team Roping
1. Clayton Hansen
(header) and Matt Aze-
vedo (heeler), time 4.5
seconds
2. Dayton Stafford
(header) and Cully Staf-
ford (heeler), time 4.6
seconds
3. Shane Ericson
(header) and Trevor
McCoin (heeler), time 5.2
seconds
4. Dillon Bahem (header)
and Lexis Andrade (heel-
er), time 5.4 seconds
5. Mason McDaniel
(header) and Chad
McDaniel (heeler), time
6 seconds
5. Jason Eiguren (head-
er) and Tyler Eiguren
(heeler), time 6 seconds
Justin Davis/Blue Mountain Eagle
Lacey Nauman competes in breakaway roping on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at the Grant County Rodeo.
Nauman tied for sixth overall in the event.
Crowds flock to 113th
Grant County Rodeo
By JUSTIN DAVIS
Blue Mountain Eagle
J
OHN DAY — Large crowds packed led by professional rodeo announcer Jim
the grandstand at the Grant County Bob Custer.
Fairgrounds outdoor arena for the
The rodeo also paid tribute to longtime
113th Grant County
fair supporter Mary Ellen
Rodeo on Friday
Brooks and her son, Ken-
neth Brooks, both of whom
and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6.
died this year. A rider led a
Competitors from around
horse with an empty sad-
Oregon and Idaho took
dle around the arena while
part in traditional rodeo
the announcer described the
events, including bareback
pair’s contributions to the
and saddle bronc riding,
community.
ranch bronc riding, bull rid-
ing and team roping, over
The rodeo was sanc-
tioned by the Idaho Cow-
the course of the two-night
rodeo.
boys Association, with
Festivities both nights
the participants looking
kicked off with the intro-
to punch their tickets to
duction of fair and rodeo
the ICA finals in Emmett,
courts. Rowdy Israel, Ore-
Idaho later this year. Par-
ticipants worked to earn as
gon High School Rodeo
Queen and Queen of the
Justin Davis/Blue Mountain Eagle much prize money as they
Elgin Stampede, car- 2022 Grant County Fair Queen Ri- could during the event, with
ried the Oregon state flag ley Robertson rides with Old Glory every dollar earned counting
into the arena, and Grant during the opening ceremony of as a point toward a berth in
County Fair and Rodeo the Grant County Rodeo on Satur- the finals.
Queen Riley Roberson day, Aug. 6, 2022.
The rodeo serves as a
of John Day carried the
kickoff event for the Grant
stars and stripes during the
County Fair, which runs
opening ceremony. The national anthem Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 10-13, at the Grant
played and a prayer over the event was County Fairgrounds.
Steer Wrestling
1. Eric Logan, time 4.8
seconds
2. Zane Taylor, time 6.7
seconds
Breakaway
1. Jordan Minor, time 2
seconds
2. Amanda Hodges, time
2.3 seconds
3. Trish McCoin, time 2.4
seconds
3. Jordan Minor, time 2.4
seconds
3. Rylee Hanson, time
2.4 seconds
6. Dani Clark, time 2.5
seconds
6. Lacey Nauman, time
2.5 seconds
Barrel Racing
1. Jordan Minor, time
17.834 seconds
2. Caela Garland, time
18.046 seconds
3. Marca Robinson, time
18.142 seconds
JustinDavis/Blue Mountain Eagle
Cody Miller of Ontario takes part in the bareback horse riding competition at the Grant County
Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.
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varmints raiding the yard or
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Novice Bull Riding
1. Jack Strong, score 78
2. Trevor West, score 71
3. Steven Davidson,
score 63
Justin Davis/Blue Mountain Eagle
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during the saddle bronc rid-
ing competition at the Grant
County Rodeo on Saturday,
Aug. 6, 2022.
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