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28 entries in Thursday-morning Lost Dutchman Days team-roping competition

Posted 2/25/20

A total of 28 two-person entries are to compete at the Thursday, Feb. 27, team-roping competition --- a chance to see Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo action for free.

It starts at 11 a.m. at the Apache …

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28 entries in Thursday-morning Lost Dutchman Days team-roping competition

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A total of 28 two-person entries are to compete at the Thursday, Feb. 27, team-roping competition --- a chance to see Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo action for free.

It starts at 11 a.m. at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., at Tomahawk Road.

The Thursday teams, according to the daysheets on a link at gcpra.net/daysheets.html, are:

  1.  Ty Thomas of Stafield; and Matt Morford, of Stanfield.
  2. Michael Calmelat; and TJ Brown of Payson.
  3. Kimmer Severance of Casa Grande; and Li’l Michael Calmelat.
  4. Armando Floresof Buckeye; and Dustin Willis of Tonopah.
  5. Manuel Arzaga of Marana; and Arnold Burruel.
  6. Jared Gonzales of San Tan Valley; and Bruce Reidhead of Florence.
  7. Bryson Seaton of Queen Creek; and Kyle Mccabe of San Tan Valley.
  8. Steven Gaona of Winkelman; and Robert Murphy of Congress.
  9. Pedro Egurrola of Florence; and Li’l Michael Calmelat.
  10.  Matt Morford of Stanfield; and Ty Thomas of Stanfield.
  11.  Lane Stock of San Tan Valley; and Bruce Reidhead of Florence.
  12.  Michael Calmelat; and Ernesto G. Badilla of Tucson.
  13. Trevor Waters; and Kyle Woody.
  14.  Kylie McLean of San Tan Valley; and Chase Massengill of San Tan Valley.
  15. Armando Flores of Buckeye; and Billy Sanchez of Waddell.
  16. Shea Freeland Phoenix; and Michael Freeland of Phoenix.
  17.  Lane Stock of San Tan Valley; and Chance Shurtz of Vail.
  18.  Larry Olivar III of Tucson; and Arnold Burruel.
  19. Chase Massengill of San Tan Valley; and TJ Brown of Payson.
  20. Trevor Waters; and Jake Blackrock.
  21. BJ Campbell; and Brandon Bates.
  22. Michael Freeland of Phoenix; and Canon Freeland of Phoenix.
  23. Steven Gaona of Winkelman; and Tyler Getzwiller of Scottsdale.
  24. Shea Freeland of Phoenix; and Junior Zambrano of Tucson.
  25. Michael Calmelat; and Li’l Michael Calmelat.
  26. Bryson Seaton of Queen Creek; and Johnny Seaton of Queen Creek.
  27.  Larry Olivar III of Tucson; and Manuel Arzaga of Marana.
  28. Dawson Lackey of Buckeye; and Junior Zambrano of Tucson.

3 days of rodeo

The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo, to be held Feb. 28-March 1 at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, is a full eight-event rodeo, with professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for prize money beginning at 1:30 p.m. each day.

It is a professional rodeo, sanctioned by the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association (gcpra.net).

The classic events include bareback, calf roping, saddlebronc, steer wrestling, ladies breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping and the crowd favorite of bull riding.

There is free parking and a $2 admission charge to enter the AJ Rodeo Grounds and Event Center, with gates open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. Amenities for spectators’ comfort and enjoyment during their visit to Lost Dutchman Days and the Event Center include covered, metal bleachers seating for 2,000 to 2,500 people; and a 1,200-square-foot concession and restroom facility.

Rodeo advance ticket sales --- $13 adult and $8 children 10 and under (tickets cost $2 more at the gate) --- are available at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail, 480-982-3141; Crazy Horse Saddle Shop, 1484 W. Apache Trail, 480-671-0381; or the AJ News, 879 N. Plaza Drive Building C Suite No. 101, Apache Junction, 480-982-6397.

New this year, $15 adult and $10 child rodeo tickets can be bought online, with a $2.24-per-ticket fee, at lostdutchmandays.org/tickets.