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Show A8 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 orts SP Covering what matters most Fiesta Days Rodeo Results BAREBACK RIDING 1. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. - 88.0 2/3. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. - 87.0 2/3. Kaycee Feild, Elk Ridge - 87.0 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Cody Wright, Milford- 86.0 2/3/4/5. Justin Arnold, Santa Margarita, Calif. - 85.0 2/3/4/5. Ramos Benny, Fredonia, Ariz. - 85.0 2/3/4/5. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. - 85.0 2/3/4/5. Jake Hayworth, St. Anthony, Idaho - 85.0 BULL RIDING 1. Rylan Wright, Midway - 86.0 2. Heath Bronson, Midway - 84.0 3. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. - 82.0 7. Wesley Silcox, Payson - 78.0 TIE DOWN ROPING 1. Stran Smith, Childress, Texas - 7.5 2/3. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, Ga. - 8.3 2/3. Cimarron Boardman, Stephenville, Texas - 8.3 7 / 8 . Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork - 9.1 STEER WRESTLING 1. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore. - 4.0 2. Jon Ragatz, Cassville, Wis. - 4.5 3. Ken Lewis, La Junta, Colo. - 4.9 TEAM ROPING 1. Colby Siddoway, Hooper and Justin Copp, Justin, Texas -4.6 2. Jake and Jimmie Cooper, Monument, N.M. - 4.7 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas and Patrick Smith, Midland, Texas-4.9 4/5. Matt Losee, Spanish Fork and Trent Clement, Lehi - 5.2 TEAM ROPING AGGREGATE RESULTS 1. Ty Blasingame, Raman, Colo, and Jesse Echtler, Eagle, Colo.-11.1/2 2. Brian Winn, Annabella and Brian Roundy, Richfield -11.6/2 3. Brady Siddoway, Hooper and Jake Freeland, Lehi -12.4/2 BARREL RACING 1. Brittany Pozzi-Pharr, Victoria, Texas - 17.21 2. LaynaKight, Ocata, Fla. - 17.24 3. Susan Liggitt, New Caney, Texas - 17.26 Courtesy photo / John Tipton. Porterville Recorder EIGHT SECONDS: Rookie Kacyee Feild of Elk Ridge was the top local finisher in this year's Fiesta Days PRCA Rodeo. Feild tied for second in bareback riding with a score of 87. #1 in Salt Lake Hard work pays off for Cook Where Are They Now? Chad Vest Courtesy photo / PRCA NO BULL: Wes Silcox of Payson finished on top in Salt Lake, winning the Professional Bull Riders Enterprise Classic, a new addition this year to the Days of '47 festivities. He qualified for the finals riding White Magic, a bull who'd thrown him twice before, to a score of 91.5. Silcox's final score was 181.5, topping second place Justin Sanderlin with 176. The win is Silcox's,first PBR win. He also rides in the PRCA, and is currently ranked fifth in the PRCA world standings. Silcox also competed in the Fiesta Days rodeo, placing seventh in bull riding with a score of 78. Kent Cook spent most of his adolescent years as a country boy in good old Lake Shore. As a young boy, he had the dream of becoming a BYU quarterback. At the same time, he was learning the importance of hard work through farming. Years later, many recall the Dons' signal caller displaying a great work ethic as he led his team to the semi-finals of the 3A state football playoffs. For the first time in SF High School history, the red and gray had earned the right to play on astroturf at Rice-Eccles Stadium. This opportunity gave Cook and teammates a shot at playing for a state title. As the old saying goes, football is a game of inches. Much to the dismay of Don faithful, Cook's outstretched arms for a two-point conversion fell just inches short of the goal line. Not only did Cook shine on the gridiron as a three-year starter, he was also an amazing talent on the hardwood. Cook's athleticism gave fits to opposing teams as he performed well at several positions. His jumping ability allowed him to leap above defenders and sink the jay with an ever-so-sweet stroke. As a baseball player, he was Mr. Utility as he continued to play where his coaches needed him most. Throughout his tenure as a Don, Cook earned an astonishing nine letters in the three most popular sports in America. After his prep days, Cook went to Snow College on a football scholarship. While there, he was a backup to the #1 JUCO QB in the nation. He also was the first string punter. Upon return from an LDS mission, he decided to forgo his waiting scholarship at Snow and pursue his childhood dream of becoming a Cougar. At BYU, he worked hard daily in the, weight room to increase his size Courtesy photo LESSONS LEARNED: Kent Cook, pictured above in a high school game in 1990, took lessons from the football field and applied them to business. and arm strength. When fall ball came, Cook practiced with the team in hopes of proving himself worthy of a roster spot. Unfortunately, an ongoing right shoulder problem forced him to have off-season surgery, which ended his football career. After the setback, Cook marched forward and finished his bachelor's See COOK • A9 . |