Los Olivos, CA - California High School Rodeo Association (CHSRA) District 7announced that its 2014Challenge team took first place in overall team points at the Challenge of Champions held March 21-23 in Plymouth, California.

Each of the nine CHSRA districts sends three contestants to compete in each event. All contestants compete in the long go, and the top ten performers compete in the short go. Points earned by district members in the two rounds are aggregated to determine the top team.

“District 7 is known for producing outstanding athletes who compete well at the state level, so it’s not surprising that we were the top team again this year,” said Ed Hamer, District 7 adult board president. “We’re so proud of the members who represented us so well this year at Challenge.”

Thirteen District 7 members qualified for the short go, placing them in the top 10 in the state of California:
Wacey Barrington, King City, steer wrestling
CerstenBranquinho, Los Alamos, breakaway roping
Wyatt Fisher, Arroyo Grande, cutting
Tatem Forsberg, Fillmore, tie-down roping, team roping (header)
Hayley Hamer, Los Olivos, cutting
Lane Luis, Los Alamos, team roping (heeler)
Emily Mangione, Nipomo, pole bending
Sage Massey, Parkfield, cutting, team roping (header)
Meghann McNulty, Orcutt, cutting
Chance Ruffoni, Arroyo Grande, team roping (heeler)
Tristan Ruffoni, Arroyo Grande, team roping (header)
Zachary Varian, Parkfield, tie-down roping
Johanna Work, San Miguel, breakaway roping, team roping (heeler)

Tatem Forsberg and Lane Luiswon buckles for first place in team roping, with an aggregate time of 17.07.
District 7’s final rodeos for the 2013-2014 rodeo season are scheduled for April 5at the Santa Ynez Equestrian Center in Santa Ynez and April 27at the Parkfield Rodeo Arena in Parkfield. Both rodeos start at 8:00 am. These events are open to the public and admission is free. District 7 encourages the public to come out and experience firsthand the excitement of rodeo and the athletic abilities of these high school students and their horses.

About CHSRA District 7
CHSRA is a nonprofit organization that maintains the order and standards set up by the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and promotes high school rodeo on a state level. District 7 encompasses San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The districtis committed to promoting the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship at the various rodeos to encouraging boys and girls to continue in school and participate in rodeos and then continue on to college.For additional information, visit www.chsradist7.com or contact the membership secretary at staceynance@mac.com.