On May 17, the Kauai Keiki High School Rodeo Associaiton) KKHSRA held their annual awards banquet to honor district winners. Contestants participate in six rodeos, earning points for their event and points toward the all around cowboy or cowgirl. As
On May 17, the Kauai Keiki High School Rodeo Associaiton) KKHSRA held their annual awards banquet to honor district winners.
Contestants participate in six rodeos, earning points for their event and points toward the all around cowboy or cowgirl.
As customary in this sport, winners are awarded buckles. This year, the buckle sponsor is Gist Silversmiths.
The names that follow are the best on the island and have consistently been listed as winners in the sports section under the heading “Rodeo”.
They are committed to their sport, showing up dressed in their finest western attire and end the day, usually smelly, dirty, and sometimes with scrapes and bruises.
High School winners earn a spot to compete at the State Finals Rodeo held at the Parker Ranch Arena 13-15 June.
Winners from the State Finals get a chance to compete at the High School National Finals Rodeo in Farmington New Mexico.
THE KAUAI RODEO SEASON 2002-2003 WINNERS
HIGH SCHOOL BUCKLE WINNERS: Calf Roping n Marcus Laymon, Dally Team Roping, Header n Randy Brun, Dally Team Roping, Heeler n Marcus Laymon, Steer Wrestling n Austin Mendes, Double Mugging – Kurtis Low & Maus Laymon, Barrel Racing n Kristene Sugai, Pole Bending n Kristene Sugai, Breakaway Roping n Kristene Sugai, Goat Tying n Alana Brun, Po’o Wai U n Randy Brun All Around Cowboy n Marcus Laymon All Around Cowgirl n Kristene Sugai
KEIKI BUCKLE WINNERS:
5-8 Year Old Division Barrel Racing n Kira Blackstad-Pimental, Poles n Marcus Shimogawa, Goat Undecorating n Marcus Shimogawa, Dummy Roping n Marcus Shimogawa All Around Cowboy n Marcus Shimogawa All Around Cowgirl n Hallie Cristobal
9-11 Year Old Division Barrel Racing n Haley Miranda, Poles n Jessica Falque, Goat Undecorating n Kalani Grace, Dummy Roping n Acey Soares All Around Cowboy n Gavin Shimogawa All Around Cowgirl n Jessica Falque
12-14 Year Old Division Barrel Racing n Damien DeCosta, Poles n Sumiko Falque, Goat Tying n Jamie Lee Sugai, All Around Cowboy n Damien DeCosta All Around Cowgirl n Kristyn Vasconcelles
Keiki Open Event Winners Breakaway Roping n Damien DeCosta, Dally Team Roping n Damien DeCosta, Calf Mugging n Kristyn Vasconcelles
