Rodeo action heats up in Joseph

JOSEPH — After the first- day jitters, the riders at the 64th annual Chief Joseph Days began to dazzle at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena Thursday.

The highlight event of Go Round 2 might have been barrel racing. Six riders all finished with a time under 18 seconds and are within half a second from the top time.

Alex Robertson and B.J. Campbell were the first to collect money. The pair finished in the top spots in steer wrestling and won $889.51.

Team roping teammates Jason Stewart and Shane Crossley were awarded $874.

PRCA rodeo begins tonight at 7 p.m.

Top scores after Go Round 2

Team Roping

1. Jason Stewart/ Shane Crossley    5.9

2. Bobby Davis/ Katlen S.    6.6

3. Riley Minor/ Brady Minor    6.9

4. Matt Funk/ Paul Eaves    7.1

4. Joe Bartlett/ Ryan Powell    11.2

Saddle Bronc Riding

1. Brad Rudolf        79

2. Roy Matthew Johnson        78

3. Wade Sundell        77

4. Jesse Wright        76

5. Cody Wright        71

Tie Down Roping

1. Ryan Fornstrom    9.1

2. Jake Pratt    9.5

3. Jeff Coelho    9.8

4. Brad Goodrich    10.7

5. Jeff Bowden    10.9

Steer Wrestling

1. Erik Johnson    4.1

2. Ryan Grenell    4.8

3. Ryan Bothum    4.9

4. B.J. Campbell    5.1

5. Ethan Thouvenell    5.4

Barrel Racing

1. Natalie Deking    17.55

2. Kathy Grimes    17.56

3. Jordan Crossley    17.58

4. Rachel Stoller    17.75

5. Serena Mote    17.82

Bull riding

1. Josh Daries    82

2. Colin McTaggart    77