There were no disappointments at the 52nd Annual Lakeside Rodeo over the weekend. With four performances from Friday through Sunday, once again the El Capitan Stadium Association filled the arena with non-stop action as cowboys and cowgirls put their all into performing at their best, with several upping their game and staying or broncing their way into the nationals and charting in the PRCA 2016 World Rankings.
There were no disappointments at the 52nd Annual Lakeside Rodeo over the weekend. With four performances from Friday through Sunday, once again the El Capitan Stadium Association filled the arena with non-stop action as cowboys and cowgirls put their all into performing at their best, with several upping their game and staying or broncing their way into the nationals and charting in the PRCA 2016 World Rankings. Along with the high-ranking stock from Growney Brothers Rodeo and Big Stone, Moreno, Growney, performances included many vetted word champions, along with those working their way up with each performance.
With Bareback Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and two round of Bull Riding, stock contractors brought the best of the best in stock to ensure that everyone had to work hard to earn purse winnings.
Bullfighters Logan Blasdell and Joe Butler put their lives on the line, keeping bull riders safe and always, without thought, placing themselves between two tons of raging bull and a cowboy on the ground.
This year, the rodeo was graced with unprecedented regalia as Lakeside’s own Miss Rodeo California 2016 Rachel Owens-Sarno encouraged many of her state peers to travel from around the country to participate, with Miss Rodeo Arkansas 2016 Tori Miller singing the National Anthem at Sundays performance. The El Capitan High School marching band played “The Star Spangled Banner” at Saturday’s matinee performance.
Saturday’s matinee had a special treat this year with the crowning of the 2016 Miss and Jr. Miss Rodeo queens. After weeks of competition, Miss Rodeo Lakeside 2015 Amanda Hop turned over her crown to Taylor Finney, 25, from Santee. The life of a rodeo queen is nothing new to Finney, as Jr. Miss Rodeo Lakeside 2015, making appearances with Hop throughout the year. Molly Fagan, 15 and from Bonita, earned the title of Jr. Miss Rodeo Lakeside 2016. Finney and Fagan will travel around the country supporting and advocating for the sport of rodeo.
This year’s rodeo was dedicated to Kathryn Cunningham, a Georgia girl who now has lived in Lakeside for the past 26 years. Joining the ECSA in 1992, along with her husband Craig, she is passionate in her efforts in raising funds for the youth of Lakeside. Something she has been involved with in many ways in her many years in Lakeside. As part of the ECSA, she has served as officer, secretary and is currently an elected member of the Board of Directors.
Results:
All-around cowboy: Ryle Smith, $3,647, tie-down roping and steer wrestling
Bareback riding:
1. Tray Chambliss III, 83 points on Another Grey, $2,154 (ranking 33 in PRCA 2016World Standings) 2. Clayton Biglow, 82.5, $1,652. 3. (tie) Bill Tutor and Grant Denny, 82, $1,005 each. 5. (tie) Teddy Athan and R. C. Landingham, 81, $431 each. 7. Justin Miller, 78.5, $287. 8. Zack Brown, 78, $215/
Steer wrestling:
First Round: 1. Rudy Switzer, 6.1 seconds, $859. 2. Matt Deskovick, 6.9, $645. 3. Ross Mosher, 7.6, $430. 4. Kelly O’Day, 8.2, $215.
Second Round: 1. Ross Mosher, 4.9 seconds, $859. 2. Ryle Smith, 5.3, $645. 3. Sterling Lambert, 5.9, $430 (ranking 11 in PRCA World Standings). 4. Trevor Maddox, 6.2, $215.
Average: 1. Moss Mosher, 12.5 seconds on two head, $1,289. 2. Matt Deskovick, 13.8, $967. 3. Aaron Vosler, 14.8, $645. 4. Ryle Smith, 16.4, $322.
Team Roping:
First Round: 1. Dusting Eguisquiza/Brad Culpepper, 5.3 seconds, $880 each. 2. (tie) Travis Winters/Josh Hodge and Ed Necochea/Dennis Watkins, 7.7, $652 each. 4. Gene Harry/Myles John, 12.5, $425. 5. Cody Mora/Jared Hixon, 13.6, $273. 6. Manny Equsquiza Jr./Daniel Braman IV, 20.0, $152.
Second round: 1. Cody Mora/Jared Hixon, 6.0 seconds, $880 each. 2. Joshua Prather/Brad Bishop, 6.2, $728. 3. Jesse McNett/Marcus Battaglia, 8.5, $577. 4. Darrin Finan/Patrick O’Brien, 11.2, $425. 5. Manny Egusquiza Jr.?Daniel Braman IV, 11.5, $273. 6. Gabe Ramirez/Randy Harris, 12.8, $152.
Average: 1. Cody Mora/Jared Hixon, 19.6 seconds on two head, $1,320 each. 2. Manny Egusquiza Jr./Daniel Braman IV, 31.5, $1,093. 3. (tie) Ed Necochea/Dennis Watkins and Travis Winters/Josh Hodge, 7.7 on one head, $751 each. 5. Jesse McNett/Marcus Battaglia, 8.5, $410. 6. Darrin Finan/Patrick Obrien, 11.2, $228.
Saddle bronc riding:
1. Allen Boore, 88.5 points on Help Yourself, $2,538 (ranking 3 in PRCA 2016 World Standings).. 2. Clay Elliott, 83.5, $1,946 (ranking 9 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 3. Doug Aldridge, 83, $1,438 (ranking 37 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 4. Sterling Crawley, 82.5, $931 (ranking 8 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 5. Jade Blackwell, 81, $423. 6. Jacobs Crawley, 80.5, $423 (ranking 1 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 7. (tie) Roper Kiesner and Brady Nicholes, 79, $296 each.
Tie-down roping:
First round: 1. Ryle Smith, 10.5 seconds, $902 (ranking 4 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 2. Jack Vanderlans, 10.6, $677. 3. (tie) Clint Cooper and Anthony Estep, 11.2, $338 each.
Second round: 1. Cody Collins, 9.2 seconds, $902. 2. Dane Kissack, 11.3, $677. 3. Ryle Smith, 11.6, $451. 4. D. J. Parker, 11.8, $226.
Average: 1. Ryle Smith, 22.1 seconds on two head, $1,354. 2. Lane Siggins, 25.2, $1,015. 3. Jake Hamilton, 25.5, $677. 4. Dane Kissack, 25.7, $388.
Barrel Racing:
1. Kris Gadbois, 16.94 seconds, $2,378. 2. Darleen Alves, 16.95, $2,2021. 3. Brittney Barnett, 17.27, $1,665. 4. Nicole Riggle, 17.30, $1,427. 5. (tie) Sarah Kieckhefer, Barbara Johnson and Jackie Ganter, 17.33, $872 each. 8. Taylor Langdon, 17.36, $476. 9. Cayla Melby, 17.40, $416. 10. (tie) Erin Parsons and Brenda Mays, 17.43, $327 each. 12. (tie) Sarah Rose McDonald, Marcia Fuller and Vickie Carter, 17.49, $79 each.
Bull Riding:
1. Riker Carter, 87 points on Freemont Street, $3,017 (ranking 11 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 2. Nate Zamora, 86.5, $2,313. 3. Joseph Chamberlain, 85, $1,710. 4. Tag Elliott, 84, $1,106 (ranking 50 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 5. Shawn Proctor, 79, $704. 6. Jeff Askey, 74, $503 (ranking 5 in PRCA 2016 World Standings). 7. (tie) Dylan Vick and Jesse Aitken, 70, $352 each.
Total payoff: $79,950
