Northwest Colorado rodeo athletes move into final day of state finals
After two days of competition at the Colorado State High School Rodeo Association State Finals, riders and ropers from Moffat and Routt counties are making their way into the home stretch.
High school and middle school athletes from Craig, Hamilton, Yampa, Hayden, Steamboat Springs and more will see action Monday at Moffat County Fairgrounds as their last go in the state circuit determines which Colorado cowboys and cowgirls will saddle up for the national finals this summer.
Among those who have been in the mix this weekend are Moffat County’s Kinlie Brennise, Dillon Burch, Garett Stockman, Pepper Rhyne, Clay Durham, Logan Durham, Cactus Barnes, Katie Jo Knez and Jolene Rhyne. Representing Routt are Jace Logan, Kody Logan, Keenan Hayes, Lily Van Ness, Kayla Wille, Grace Eck, Lacey Sherrod.
High school competitors began the finals Friday morning with the second round Sunday afternoon, while junior high athletes started things Friday evening with their second segment Sunday morning.
High school and junior high events will run concurrently for Monday’s short round, beginning at 9 a.m.
Grand Entry
HS Bareback Riding
JH Bareback Steer Riding
HS Barrel Race
JH Barrel Race
JH Chute Dogging
HS Steer Wrestling
JH Girls Breakaway
JH Boys Breakaway
HS Saddle Bronc Riding
JH Saddle Bronc Steer Riding
HS Team Roping
JH Team Roping
HS Tie Down Roping
JH Tie Down Roping
HS Girls Breakaway
JH Ribbon Roping
HS Goat Tying
JH Girls Goat Tying
JH Boys Goat Tying
HS Pole Bending
JH Pole Bending
HS Bull Riding
JH Bull Riding
— The round begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Order of events is subject to change.
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