TONASKET- Tonasket their annual Founder’s Day Rodeo last Friday and Saturday with Pro West Rodeo bringing the action to the arena. Contestants came from miles around to join in this years rodeo. Grand Marshals Tim and Julie Alley welcomed the crowd, along with Queen Trinity Dejong and Princess Alizae DeVon.  

Bareback

1 -Keifer Larson, Brocomadic, $658.35

1- Chrisoph Muigg, Tombstone, $658.35

3 – C.Muigg, Bandalaro, $376.20

Tie Down Roping  

1 – Travis Eller, $772.78

2 – Caleb Mcmillan, $639.54

3 – Seth Hopper, $506.30

Breakaway Roping  

1 – Bailey Patterson, $1,217.71

2 – Kaycie Teague, $1,007.76

3 – Annie Minor, $797.81

Saddle Bronc Riding  

1 – Hayden Hall, Hawkeye, $619.40

2 – Ross Dowling, Hawkeye, $464.55

3 – Austin Krogh, Flaxy, $309.70

Steer Wrestling  

1 – Colin Wolfe, $849.30

2 – Jw Crenshaw, $636.98

3 – Chantz Popelier, Chantz, $424.65

Team Roping  

1 – Dale Benevides, Dale (H), $993.70   Shane Crossley, Shane (F), $993.70

2 – Jordan Tye, Jordan (H), $745.28   Jason Minor, Jason (F), $745.28

3 – Cody -Jess, Cody (H), $496.85   Jess, Garrett (F), $496.85

Barrel Racing  

1- Amy Sullivan, $1,099.38

2 – Kaelyn Marchand, $955.98

3 – Kaycie Teague $812.58

Bull Riding  

1 – Justin Ketzenberg, Tequila, $975.27

2 – Caleb Mcmillan, Have Faith, $706.23

Rodeo Princess Alizae DeVon, 13, of Oroville, graced the arena with a warm welcome during Saturdays festivities.

Laura Knowlton/staff photos Keifer Larson on Broncomadic and Chrisoph Muigg on Tombstone tied for first place in the bareback riding, each taking home a prize of $658.35.

As the flag made its way around the arena there was a quiet hush over the crowd.

At the start of the rodeo, Grand Marshals Tim and Julie Alley catch a ride in the Jess Auto truck and greet the crowd.

Noni Alley, daughter of Grand Marshals Tim and Julie Alley gives a jaw dropping performance of the national anthem during Saturday night’s rodeo.

Dale Benevides, Dale (H) and Shane Crossley (F) took home the top prize in the team roping competition.

Rodeo Princess Alizae DeVon, 13, of Oroville, graced the arena with a warm welcome during Saturdays festivities.

Queen Trinity Dejong during the flag ceremony at the Founders Day Rodeo on Saturday night.