McCone County Fair PRCA Rodeo

The McCone County Fair PRCA Rodeo was held August 14-15th at the McCone Co Fairgrounds in Circle, Montana. All-around cowboy and a check for $957 went to Brent Belkham who competed in the tie-down roping and steer wrestling. He also took fourth in the steer wrestling for his 4.5 second run to take home another $957. Jamie Howlett took first in the bareback riding for his 84.5 point run on Dark Side (J Bar J) for $1,872. Ryder Gaasch took first in the steer wrestling for his 3.8 second run to pocket $1,983. Gunner Plenty & Mason Trollinger too first in the team roping for their 4.7 second run to bring home$1,946 each. Jake Watson took first in the saddle bronc riding for his 82 points on No Charm (J Bar J) for $2,369. J Bar J. and Paul Eiker provided the stock. Trenton Lambert and Preston Robinson provided the cowboy protection and Ben Wrzesinski and Cheyenne Seymour were the pickup men.

All-around Cowboy: Brent Belkham, $957, tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

Bareback Riding: 1. Jamie Howlett, 84.5 points on J Bar J's Dark Side, $1,872; 2. Carson Hildre, 82, $1,436; 3. Wyatt Warneke, 81.5, $1,061; 4. Seth Hardwick, 77.5, $687; 5. Jake Kesl, 71, $437; 6. Tanner Jarrett, 69, $312; 7. Tucker Zingg, 66, $250; no other qualified rides.

Steer Wrestling: 1. Ryder Gaasch, 3.8 seconds, $1,983; 2. Traver Johnson, 4.1, $1,641; 3. Ross Mosher, 4.4, $1,299; 4. Brent Belkham, 4.5, $957; 5. (tie) Seth Shorb and Bode Spring, 4.6, $479 each.

Team Roping: 1. Gunner Plenty/Mason Trollinger, 4.7 seconds, $1,946 each; 2. Jace Johnson/Jace Crabb, 5.1, $1,692; 3. Blair Lammers/Tel Sorenson, 6.0, $1,438; 4. Dillon Johnson/Colten Fisher, 6.2, $1,184; 5. Wheaton Williams/Lane Krutzfeldt, 6.4, $931; 6. Shawn Bird/Jimmy Cole, 7.1, $677; 7. Brody Groves/Cody Tew, 11.1, $423; 8. Turner Harris/Drew Gartner, 11.3, $169.

Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Jake Watson, 82 points on J Bar J's No Charm, $2,369; 2. Gavin Nelson, 80.5, $1,816; 3. Josh Davison, 80, $1,342; 4. T.W. Flowers, 79, $869; 5. Liam Pauley, 78, $553; 6. Garrett Varilek, 76.5, $395; 7. (tie) Bailey Bench and Sage Newman, 76, $276 each.

Tie-down Roping: 1. Riley Pruitt, 9.5 seconds, $1,881; 2. Jade Gardner, 10.1, $1,557; 3. Clayton Miller, 10.5, $1,232; 4. Quinn McQueary, 11.3, $908; 5. (tie) Logan Smith and Marty Watson, 11.5, $454 each.

Barrel Racing: 1. Ashley Schad, 17.24 seconds, $1,407; 2. Ashley Day, 17.35, $1,206; 3. Lisa Lockhart, 17.42, $1,005; 4. Bailee Murnion, 17.45, $871; 5. Emilee Pauley, 17.47, $670; 6. Alyssa Allen, 17.52, $536; 7. Mikell Hougen, 17.53, $402; 8. (tie) Nikki Hansen and Tisha Larsen, 17.60, $235 each; 10. Brittney Sporer, 17.69, $134.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Morgan Foss, 2.2 seconds, $2,156; 2. (tie) Dusti Bird, Sadie Dale, Kassie Kautzman and Sarah Verhelst, 2.5, $1,437 each; 6. Emilee Pauley, 2.6, $821; 7. Celie Salmond, 2.7, $616; 8. Anna Callaway, 2.8, $411; 9. (tie) Carole Hollers and Teddi Morman, 3.0, $257 each.

Bull Riding: 1. Mason Spain, 86.5 points on J Bar J's Im No Holstien, $2,021; 2. Stran Smith, 85, $1,567; 3. Bo Vocu, 84, $1,178; 4. Colton Coffman, 82, $789; 5. Dylan Rice, 81, $530; 6. Logan Peterson, 71, $400; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

Total Payoff: $59,970. Stock contractor: J Bar J. Sub-Contractor: Paul Eiker. Rodeo Secretary: Marlene Dreesen. Officials: Mark McKinlay and Will Stovall. Timers: Paige La Cross and Lindsay Tope. Announcer: Randy Taylor. Specialty Act: Landot Landis. Bullfighters: Trenton Lambert and Preston Robinson. Clown/Barrelman: Landot Landis. Flankmen: Paul Eiker and Sylvan La Cross. Pickup Men: Ben Wrzesinski and Cheyenne Seymour. Music Director: Carmen Taylor. Photographer: Jackie Jensen.