Friday's Internet Edition, May 09, 2008.
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| TWO WORTHAM HIGH school golfers competed recently in the region tournament at Stephen F. Austin State University at Nacogdoches. Pictured are: l-r, Amber Reece, 31st place, and Amber Hogan, 51st place. |
The Lady Eagles finish the year with a 21-6-2 overall record, including a perfect 10 mark in District 19-AAA games that provided the district championship title.
Fairfield, by virtue of the district crown, received a bye in the bi-district playoff round and matched up with Lorena at Baylor Getterman Stadium.
The FHS squad started well when shortstop Kayse Kirgan reached base with a 1-out single in the first inning, advanced to third on a single to center field by catcher Becca Lyles and scored on a throwing error by the Lorena third baseman.
The Lady Eagles would have recorded a second run in the inning on sacrifice fly to right field by Shelby Bayless, but the umpire ruled that Miss Lyles left third base early.
Lorena struck back in the top of the second when FHS pitcher Courtney Nelson walked a batter, and a throwing error allowed two runs.
A throw to first base sailed over Lady Eagles first baseman Caitlin Neal’s head and when right fielder Mia Mayo ran forward as a backup, the ball scooted up the fence past her.
The Lady Leopards never really threatened after that, getting just one runner past first base in their next four at-bats.
Fairfield, for its part, hit the ball well but the hits rolled and flew directly two the opposing team members. Just six Lady Eagles struck out through 25 trips to the batter’s box.
Miss Kirgan recorded a second single in the sixth inning and designated hitter Riley Davidson singled in the fifth—-Fairfield got just three clean hits in the game.
Aside from the second inning error, the Fairfield squad played the rest of the game clean.
The Lady Leopards were able to get their bats on the ball against Miss Nelson, but Lady Eagles made up for that with fielding, putting out 16 batters.
Miss Nelson went the distance, striking out two, issuing five walks and surrendering two runs and two hits.
Winning pitcher Taylor Kelm struck out six and gave up three hits and one run.
The Lady Eagles lose only player, Miss McAdams, to graduation this year.
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| REIGNING PRCA ALL-AROUND Cowboy Trevor Brazile of Decatur makes a run during the Sunday roping at the Bossier Country PRCA Rodeo in Fairfield. |
The rodeo was held Thursday through Sunday at the W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds arena and featured 404 entries.
Proceeds from the event were donated by the Bossier Country automobile dealerships in Fairfield to Pleasant Hills Children’s Home.
Through the event, spectators watched the likes of 2007 PRCA All-Around Cowboy Trevor Brazile of Decatur, past PRCA All-Around Cowboy Joe Beaver of Huntsville, 2006 PRCA Bull Riding Champion J.W. Schumacher and 4-time National Finals Rodeo saddle bronc qualifier Mike Outhier of Utopia.
Stock contractor for the second year was Lancaster and Pickett Rodeo Company of Fairfield, which also provided the All-American Cowgirl Chicks precision and trick riding team of Weatherford and rodeo clown Rudy Burns.
The rodeo paid out $50,000 in prize money, generated through entry fees, ticket sales, sponsorships and added money from Bossier, and $15,000 for a Sunday afternoon steer roping.
First champion crowned was bareback rider Chris Harris of Itaska, a 2-time NFR qualifier who put together an 80-point ride. Second place went to Steven Smith of Fort Scott, Kan., with a 78-point ride and Evan Jayne of Marseille, France, the 2007 Bossier Country Rodeo bareback winner, took third for a 77-point ride.
Fairfield cowboy John Hill made a 4.5-second run to win steer wrestling, while Brad Genz of Lipan and Clayton Hass of Terrell were timed at 4.8 seconds to split second and third places.
The tie-down roping win was captured by Jimmy Jumper for a 7.9-second run, Beaver placed second in 8.1 and Monty Mohon was third in 8.3.
In saddle bronc riding, Wade Sundell of Boxholm, Ia., won with an 84-point ride, Cody Angland of Snyder posted an 83 for second place and Jacobs Crawley of Stephenville and Lance Kelly of Queensland, Australia, each scored 79 points to split third and fourth places.
The team roping title went to Bubba Bohoc and Twister Cain who partnered for a 5.4-second run, Justin Lovell of Grapeland and Tyler McKnight of Wells clocked a 5.8 for second and Matt Petrus of Skidmore and Dee Rampy of Bertram made a 6.5-second run for third.
Winning barrel racing with a time of 17.17 seconds was Jodi Cuccurullo, while Laurie Jones placed second in 17.23 and Clay Sewalt was third in 17.25.
A score of 86 aboard Snake Charmer won bull riding for Kyle Blank of Madisonville, Stormy Wing of Dalhart was second with an 84 and Clint Lewis of Mount Pleasant was third with an 81.
Youngsters got into the action with mutton bustin’ during the Friday and Saturday night rodeo performances.
Winning a trophy buckle in mutton bustin’ Friday was 5-year-old Madison Outhier, daughter of bareback/saddle bronc rider Mike Outhier, who scored an 81, and second place for a 79-point ride went to Wes Silar of Teague.
In Saturday mutton bustin’, Bell Johnson of Fairfield scored 85 to win a trophy buckle and Colby Kennedy of Fairfield tallied 80 for second place.
Drawing 50 entries and some of the biggest names in rodeo was the Sunday steer roping.
Average winner, taking 30.8 seconds on three head, was Rocky Patterson of Pratt, Kan., 4-time National Finals Steer Roping qualifier. Vin Fisher, Jr., of Andrews totaled 33.9 seconds for second place in the average and NFSR qualifier Will Gasperson of Decatur and J.B. Whatley of Gardendale tallied 34.2 to split third and fourth.
A 9.4-second run gave Chet Horren of Pawhuska, Okla., a first round steer roping win, while Patterson and Whatley were 10.3 seconds to split second and third.
PRCA 1985 All-Around Cowboy and 19-time NFR qualifier Roy Cooper of Decatur showed his talent by winning the second round in 10 seconds, while Patterson and Leo Campbell of Amarillo split second and third with 10.2-second runs.
The third round of steer roping went to Brazile for an 8.6-second run, the fastest of the day, 2005 NFSR Champion Scott Snedecor of Uvalde was second in 10.2 and Patterson took third in 10.3.