Day 2 Moses Lake Roundup Results
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MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup carried on Friday night, bringing in more competitors to the arena at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
The theme of the night was military appreciation, with the opening ceremonies having riders carrying the banners of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard along with a flag honoring prisoners of war.
Following the opening ceremonies, the Rodeo once again began with the bareback riding event. Jacob Raine’s score of 79.5 moved him into first place through two days of competition.
Steer wrestling began afterward, with Gavin Soileau, Cash Robb and Rowdy Parrott tied for first place. They all share a time of 3.8 seconds.
The world champion team of Egusquiza/Graves took first place in the team roping event on Friday night, posting a time of 4.1 seconds.
Dawson Hay remained in first place in the saddle bronc competition, with his score of 87 keeping him in first place through Friday night.
Tacy Webb took over first place in the breakaway roping competition, surpassing Shayla Currin with a time of 2.4 seconds.
In tie-down roping, Kincade Henry took first place with a time of 7.9 seconds in the event.
The barrel racing competition sees a tie at first place, with Cheyenne Wimberley and Taycie Matthews sharing a time of 17.21 seconds.
In bull riding, Jordan Wacey Spears took first place with 86 points.
The Moses Lake Roundup continues Saturday night, the pre-show begins at 6:30 p.m. and competitions begin at 7:30 p.m.
See the top four in each event below.
Day two results:
Bareback riding:
1st - Jacob Raine, 79.5 points
2nd - Mat Turner, 77 points
3rd - Trenten Montero, 75.5 points
4th - Jayco Roper, 74.5 points
Steer wrestling:
T-1st - Gavin Soileau, 3.8 seconds
T-1st - Cash Robb, 3.8 seconds
T-1st - Rowdy Parrott, 3.8 seconds
4th - Tyler Waguespack, 4 seconds
Team roping:
1st - Egusquiza/Graves, 4.1 seconds
2nd - Rogers/Davis, 4.2 seconds
3rd - Begay/Todd, 4.4 seconds
4th - Clay/Saebens, 4.6 seconds
Saddle bronc:
1st - Dawson Hay, 87 points
2nd - Wade Sundell, 86 points
3rd - Kade Bruno, 85.5 points
4th - 83.5 points
Breakaway roping:
1st - Tacy Webb, 2.4 seconds
2nd - Shayla Currin, 2.5 seconds
3rd - Martha Angelone, 2.5 seconds
4th - Bailey Patterson, 2.6 seconds
Tie-down roping:
1st - Kincade Henry, 7.9 seconds
2nd - John Douch, 8.3 seconds
3rd - Jared Parke, 8.6 seconds
4th - Shane Hanchey, 8.8 seconds
Barrel racing:
T-1st - Cheyenne Wimberley, 17.21 seconds
T-1st - Taycie Matthews, 17.21 seconds
3rd - Molly Otto, 17.24 seconds
4th - Rachelle Riggers, 17.29 seconds
Bull riding:
1st - Jordan Wacey Spears, 86 points
2nd - Brady Portenier, 84.5 points
3rd - Billy Quilan, 83 points
3rd - Caleb McMillan, 83 points
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