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SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A11 RODEO Continued from Page A10 Photo contributed by Midge Harris The “Deadwood” team of Ed Long, Jim Long, Jeri Jordan, DJ Tricker, and Dave Haven won The Arc fundraising bowling tournament with 1688 pins. The April 20 event was held at Desert Lanes in Hermiston. he does tend to play favor- ites when it comes to his events. “My personal favorite is calf roping,” Pederson said. “I started steer wres- tling in high school and did it my fi rst year in col- lege. I didn’t compete in it last year because of a knee injury, but I got back in it because I wanted to go after the all-around title.” While his size is not an issue in roping, it can be in steer wrestling, where most guys are a bit shorter and heavier. He works with Hep- pner native Tony Currin, the 1987 PRCA Rookie of the Year, and four- time Columbia River Cir- cuit champion, to hone his skills in the big man’s event. “He’s not built like a typical bulldogger, but once he gets locked in, things happen,” Eng said of Pederson. Pederson will get help from Currin at nationals, and friend Hayden Ful- lerton of Dayton is letting him borrow a horse (Cash) for the event. Currin owns the hazing horse that Calgary Smith will ride when working with Pederson. For tie- down, Pederson will ride his horse Valentine. “Matt Liscom owns the heading horse I will use for team roping,” Peder- son said. “I will take four horses nationals. Everyone has helped me a lot.” Photo contributed by Midge Harris Team “Hole in 1!” with Mike Jeppson, Jeff Newton, Don Otto, Mike Botti and Mike Mayhead placed second in The Arc fundraising bowling tournament. Doing the Wright thing Photo contributed by Midge Harris “Jilli’s Silly Bowlers,” which included Mark Smalley, Jilli Smalley, Lyall Arey, Anita Vernon and Cal Harris . After graduating from Stanfi eld High in 2015, Wright spent time in the Marines. He never got on a bucking horse until he was 20 years old, but rodeo runs through his veins. His grandfather, Jackie Wright, competed along- side the likes of Casey Tibbs, and is in the St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame. His dad, Scott Wright, also rode broncs, last competing at the Pendleton Round-Up when he was 40. “They were pretty good,” Payton Wright said. “My dad is my biggest coach, and I get some help from RC Landingham. I kinda grew up roping a bit, but I like bucking horses more than roping.” Wright got back into rodeo in February 2018 when he got out of the service. “It’s a different life than the military scene,” he said. “There, your whole day was planned out for you. I love it.” Wright said Eng sought him out, and after explor- ing other options, decided BMCC was the right place for him. “I wanted to come back home, and Pendleton is the closest place to Stanfi eld.” Wright earned 1,060 points for the bareback title this season. Eng said Wright’s mili- tary background shows in the rodeo arena. “He is solid, that kid,” Eng said. “He knows how to take orders, he tries hard and there is no quit.” Wright, who will con- tinue to ride on his PRCA permit this spring and summer, will compete in Eagle, Idaho, Sisters and Union with Pederson before heading to Casper. Fundraiser rolls strikes for The Arc BY HERMISTON HERALD Strikes, spares and maybe even a few gutter balls helped provide needed funds to The Arc Umatilla County. During an April 20 fundraiser, 60 bowlers gathered at Desert Lanes — bringing in more than $2,300 to The Arc. With 12 fi ve-person teams vying for top honors, the “Deadwood” team, which was sponsored by Des- ert Lanes, had the top pin count with 1688. Members of the winning team were Ed Long, Jim Long, Jeri Jordan, DJ Tricker and Dave Haven. Com- ing in second with a total of 1602 pins was the “Hole in 1!” team. Sponsored by Randy Sperr, owner of Randy’s Pro Shop at Echo Hills Golf Course, team members included Mike Jeppson, Jeff Newton, Don Otto, Mike Botti and Mike Mayhead. Rounding out the top three fi nishers was “Jilli’s Silly Bowl- ers,” which included Jilli Smalley, Mark Smalley, Lyall Arey, Anita Ver- non and Cal Harris. The title sponsor for the fi fth year was Umatilla Electric Cooperative. Prizes for the top teams were provided by Kieztke Angus, Obie’s Express and also baked goods made by Kristi Smalley, The Arc board member. In addition, a number of individuals and local businesses provided both team and lane sponsorships. A nonprofi t organization, The Arc Umatilla County advocates for the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental dis- abilities. They focus on providing support, improving services, inspir- ing communities and infl uencing pub- lic policy. For more information about The Arc activities, call 541-567- 7615 or visit www.facebook.com/ arcofumatillacounty. TRACK Hermiston’s Sanchez wins 1,600 at MCC meet HERMISTON HERALD Hermiston’s Cydney Sanchez ran a personal best 5 minutes, 40.43 seconds in the 1,600 meters Thursday to win the event at a three- team Mid-Columbia Con- ference meet at Kennewick High School. A freshman, Sanchez trimmed nearly 4 seconds off her previous best time of 5:44.18. Sophomore Paige Palz- inski won the shot put with a PR throw of 39 feet, and Jazlyn Romero won the jav- elin with a toss of 136-3, and was fourth in the discus (109-0). In the pole vault, Jennifer Fuentes won with a height of 8 feet. She also was second in the 300 hurdles (50.39), and fourth in the 100 hur- dles (18.35). The Hermiston boys did not win any events, but they have athletes with top marks for the season. In the 400, Freddy Men- doza ran a personal best 52.94 in placing second to Kennewick’s Johan Correa (50.57). Hermiston’s Simon Headings was third with a PR time of 53.08. Jackson Shaver clocked a personal best of 10:27.37 to place second in the 3,200, while Chase Bradshaw had a personal best throw of 138-2 to place third in the discus. Bradshaw also was third in the shot put (41-11). Dean Nice Invite The Hermiston girls fi nished third Friday at the Dean Nice Invite in Gresham, led by Jazlyn Romero, who placed second in the javelin and the discus. Romero had a PR toss of 114-0 in the discus, and threw 125-10 in the javelin. Kendall Dowdy threw a PR of 36-7 1/4 to place third in the shot put, while Paige Palzinski was third in the triple jump with a lead of 32-10 3/4 — a personal best. Palzinski also was eighth in the long jump (14-10 3/4). Jennifer Fuentes cleared The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT Hermiston Herald.com www.eomediagroup.com MEDICAL DIRECTORY To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY • CROWNS • BRIDGES • DENTURES VENEERS DENTAL IMPLANT RESTORATION Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S, PC www.desertdentalsmiles.com 541.567.8161 • 995 Orchard Avenue • Hermiston 8-6 to place fourth in the pole vault, while Sheridan Deike was fi fth in the discus (105-8). The Bulldogs’ 4x100 relay team of Elsa Torres, MaKaylee Young, Kam- ryn Aldred and Jayden Ray placed third with a time of 51.42. Young also was third in the 100 (13.15). For the boys, Garrett Walchli was fourth in the 200 (23.29), while Freddy Mendoza was fi fth in the 800 in a personal best time of 1:59.78 — the fi rst time he has run under 2 minutes. Chase Bradshaw fi nished third in the discus (135- 1) and sixth in the shot put (42-1 1/2). Butte Challenge Fun Run set for Saturday BY HERMISTON HERALD The 20th annual Butte Challenge Fun Run will be Saturday at Butte Park in Hermiston. Runners of all ages can choose from a 5K run or walk, or a 10K run. The entire course is pavement. Registration is $20, or $25 the day of the race. You can register at www. buttechallenge.com. Each runner will be entered into a drawing for gift cards and other items. Must be present to win. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m., with races beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be medals for the top runners in each age group, and for the top over- all runners. The event is a fund- raiser for the Hermiston High School cross coun- try team. Join Boardman Girl Scouts Troop #23001 as they host an indoor campout. As part of the free activ- ities during SAGE Satur- day, the event is Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Board- man. Children and their parents are invited to deco- rate a wood chip necklace, listen to stories and sing songs around the “camp- fi re.” Also, participants are encouraged to tour URGENT CARE Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 541-567-1137 Gabe Cach of Hanford shot a 66, helping the Fal- cons to the team title in the fi nal Mid-Columbia Con- ference match Monday at Zintel Canyon Golf Course in Kennewick. Hanford fi nished with a team score of 287, fol- lowed by Kamiakin (289), Richland (309), Kenne- wick (316), Southridge (330), Hermiston (340), Walla Walla (349), Chi- awana (354) and Pasco (375). For Hermiston, Gar- rett McClannahan, Blue Blackhurst and Kaleb Crafton led the way with matching 84s, while Cody Thacker had an 88 and Ryne Andreason a 92. McClanahan and Black- hurst qualifi ed for the Dis- trict 8 tournament Monday and Tuesday at Sun Wil- lows Golf Course in Pasco. Girl Scouts take over SAGE Saturday HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm Golf 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) the exhibits. Free admis- sion is offered to everyone on SAGE Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SAGE — Sus- tainable AGriculture and Energy — Center is an interactive visitor’s cen- ter. It provides information about technology within the Port of Morrow and beyond. Regular hours are Monday through Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 541-481-7243 or visit www.visitsage.com. Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC Optometric Physician 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! 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