Rodeo winners set for nationals and Silver State International

Rosalia sophomore Jacey Johnson participates during the goat tying event at the state rodeo finals in Kennewick. Johnson placed second in the event, qualifying her for a trip to nationals in Wyoming.

St. John/Endicott senior Cooper Mills participates in the tie down roping event at the state rodeo finals in Kennewick. Mills, the only senior on the Whitman County Rodeo Team, placed third in the tie down roping and also placed second in team roping. He will move on to nationals in both events. Mills will attend Vernon College in Texas in the fall on a full-ride rodeo scholarship.

By Kara McMurra...