TREMONTON – By Mark Hirschi – May 24, 2021
The Idaho District 9 High School Rodeo came to a close on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Box Elder County fairgrounds in Tremonton, as the sun set in the western sky.
These cowboys and cowgirls have been competing since last fall to earn the right to represent their district at the upcoming Idaho High School Rodeo Finals in Pocatello June 5-12, 2021. The results are finally in and after competing in 15 rodeos the following been able to extend their season.
BAREBACK
Champion: Tyson Hirschi (Garland, UT) with 80 points
2nd: Ty Hawkes (Howell, UT) with 9
BARREL RACING
Champion: Brylee Smith (Georgetown, ID) with 109 points
2nd: Brinley Jenson (Nibley, UT) with 95
3rd: Raegan Steed (Plymouth, UT) with 80
4th: Kwendee Bingham (Preston, ID) with 70 Darby Bennett (Preston, ID) with 65
5th: Reagan Park (Wellsville, UT) with 61
BREAKAWAY
Champion: Raegan Steed (Plymouth, UT) with 99.5 points
2nd: Brylee Smith (Georgetown, ID) with 88.5
3rd: Hailey Jo Gibbs (Riverside, UT) with 79
4th: Anne Christensen (Plain City, UT) with 72
5th: Brecken Smith (Preston, ID) with 54
6th: Karina Coombs (Georgetown, ID) with 46
BULL RIDING
Champion: Austin Hamblin (West Haven, UT) with 78 points
2nd: Waylan White (Garland, UT) with 29
3rd: Tyson Hirschi (Garland, UT) with 10
CALF ROPING
Champion: Wyatt Stephens (Tremonton, UT) with 112 points
2nd: Whitt Smith (Lewiston, UT) with 85
3rd: Gabe Smith (Lewiston, UT) with 76
4th: Cooper Walker (Taylor, UT) with 64
5th: Brock Lafleur (Plain City, UT) with 63
6th: Jett Smith (Georgetown, ID) with 62
GOAT TYING
Champion: Hailey Jo Gibbs (Riverside, UT) with 122
2nd: Kendell Williams (Tremonton, UT) with 103.5
3rd: Brylee Smith (Georgetown, ID) with 102
4th: Laken Warr (Perry, UT) with 98
5th: Darby Bennett (Preston, ID) with 88.5
6th: Raegan Steed (Plymouth, UT) with 81
POLE BENDING
Champion: Brylee Smith (Georgetown, ID) with 119 points
2nd: Cierra Walker (Taylor, UT) with 101
3rd: Brecken Smith (Preston, ID) with 83
4th: Karina Coombs (Georgetown, ID) with 51
5th Lexi Ormond (Corinne, UT) with 47
6th: Raegan Steed (Plymouth, UT) with 46
SADDLE BRONC
Champion: Jaxon Thompson (Malad, ID) with 50 points
2nd: Weston Mavity (Tooele, UT) with 19
3rd: Tyson Hirschi (Garland, UT) with 9
STEER WRESTLING
Champion: Whitt Smith (Lewiston, UT) with 111 points
2nd: Gabe Smith (Lewiston, UT) with 92
3rd: Jaxon Thompson (Malad, ID) with 75
4th: Wyatt Stephens (Tremonton, UT) with 65
TEAM ROPING
Champions: Jesse Lindsay (Plain City, UT) and Cooper Walker (Taylor, UT) with 80 points
2nd: Kelton Lindsay (Ogden, UT) and Thatch Elmer (Harrisville, UT) with 73
3rd: Raegan Steed (Plymouth, UT) and Wyatt Stephens (Tremonton, UT) with 60
4th: Jett Smith (Georgetown, ID) and Ashton Parker (Malad, ID) with 57
5th: Wyatt Peterson (West Weber, UT) and Brock Lafleur (Plain City, UT) with 43
6th: Rayson Hillman (Dayton, ID) and Waylan White (Garland, UT) with 41
ALL AROUND RESULTS
Girls Champion: Bryless Smith (Georgetown, ID) with 457.5 points
Reserve Champion: Raegan Steed (Plymouth, UT) with 376.50 points
Boys Champion: Wyatt Stephens (Tremonton, UT) with 237 points
Reserve Champion: Whitt Smith (Lewiston, UT) with 210 points
“The theme of the weekend was a ton of thanks to parents and sponsors that allow these kids to do what they love. One thing that has always amazed me is the willingness to help and cheer on other competitors. Numerous times these young adults were cheering each other on despite the fact that it might move them down the leader board. Congratulations to all state qualifiers on a well-deserved accomplishment in a sport that combines the athletic talent of individuals, equine friends and livestock.” – Mark Hirschi
For complete results go to https://www.ihsrad9.com/
Photos by John Hurley
