Diefenbach claims all around in state junior rodeo finals
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
A bull steps on Keenan Forsythe, making it impossible for the cowboy to get away Sept. 29 at the county fairgrounds
(Click on picture for bigger image)
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Bullfighter Casey Stavinga shoves Shane Coleman to safety while getting the attention of a bull at state junior rodeo finals Sept. 29 at county fairgrounds
(Click on picture for bigger image)
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Lane Dinius competes in junior steer daubing under the watchful eye of a judge
(Click on picture for bigger image)
Submitted photo
Cody Swanson, Spokane, poses with his all-around saddle after taking the peewee crown at the state junior rodeo Sept. 28-30 at the fairgrounds. Swanson is the grandson of Dick and Sandy Howe, Omak.
(Click on picture for bigger image)
Many area competitors did well at the state Junior Rodeo Finals Sept. 28-30 at the Okanogan County fairgrounds.
Cayden Diefenbach took the all-around title in peewee girls after finishing first in poles (21.807) and goat tying (13.605), second in stake (8.922), third in barrels (19.261).
Jacey Johnson was reserve champion.
Cody Swanson won the all-around title for peewee boys with firsts in stake (8.932), goat tying (13.045) and barrels (19.249) and third in poles (24.866).
Trent Sorey was reserve champion.
Other results:
Little people all around: Hannah McMillan. Reserve: Cassie Ann Moore.
Junior boys all around: Garrett Robinson. Reserve: Caleb McMillan and Jacob Paul.
Junior girls all around: Janey Reeves. Reserve: Emily Sorey.
Intermediate boys all around: Devin Robinson. Reserve: Pake Sorey.
Intermediate girls all around: Katie Hamann. Reserve: Chelby Smith.
Senior boys all around: Francis Marchand. Reserve: Aaron Hammer and Jacob Olson.
Senior girls all around: Nora Branson. Reserve: Kelsie M. Campbell.
