Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY - Rodeo action got underway this afternoon, Friday, July 9, with matinee slack competitions in Tie-Down Roping and Barrel Racing.

Slack is offered when too many competitors enter into an event for the main rodeo performances.

Tie-Down competitors in slack included:

• Travis James of Colville

• Brett Hale of Tenino

• Kass Kayser of Ellensburg

• Jeff Coelho of Echo, Ore.

• Augie Robinson of Nampa, Idaho

• Riley Carel of Enumclaw

Barrel Racing entries included:

• Darcie LaPier of Newberg, Ore.

• Mary Shae Thomas of Hermiston, Ore.

• Josie Goodrich of Stanfield, Ore.

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