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By Mike Sweeney
ACTRA Business Manager

FILLMORE, CALIF. – On September 12 the Fillmore Roping Club hosted the Southern California ACTRA National Finals Qualifier.
The teams were up in all pots over last year. These ropers were the first ones to punch their ticket to the ACTRA National Finals in Reno in October. There was a lot of talk as many were making plans for their first trip to Reno.
A big tip of the Resistol to Richard Haller and Jeff Fontes as they had a great set of steers sorted up for each pot. The ladies in the office, Mac Mullins and Tonia Forsberg, did a great job, and Tyler Forsberg did a super job handling the flagging duties.
We want to thank Skyline Silversmiths, Professional’s Choice, Scott Thomas Saddlery and Wrangler for their great awards. Now, it’s on to Reno!
Results are as follows:
#4 Pick/Draw: 3 for $40, 78 teams
1st go: 1. Rebeccah Haller and Pedro Perez, 8.21, $165. 2. Rebeccah Haller and Benny Theising, 8.30, $110.
Average: 1. Josh Shamblin and Steve Hatcher, 28.60, $550 + buckles. 2. Josh Shamblin and Rusty Green, 39.40, $425. 3. Rey Ortiz and Richard Haller, 40.95, $300. 4. Sadie Mullins and Aaron Franco, 19.64 on 2, $185. 5. Jamie Fontes and Benny Theising, 20.50 on 2, $140.
#5.5 Hdcp Down P/D: 3 for $40, 104 teams
1st go: 1. Luis Ramirez and Steve Hatcher, 7.23, $255. 2/3 (tie). Sadie Mullins and Paul Mullins; Travis Smith and Jesse Townsend, 7.37, $125.
Average: 1. Willie Redfeairn and Tucker Donlon, 19.24, $600 + buckles. 2. Rebeccah Haller and Jeff Fontes, 22.11, $495. 3. Tommy Thompson and Ron Rogers, 24.56, $390. 4. Travis Smith and Jesse Townsend, 26.94, $290. 5. Travis Smith and Aaron Franco, 27.97, $185. 6. Walt Scott and Pedro Perez, 30.52, $100.
#6 Hdcp Up/Down P/D: 3 for $40, 78 teams
1st go: 1. Cash Parrott and Shawn Parrott, 6.44, $170. 2. Luis Ramirez and Anselmo Ramirez, 6.64, $115.
Average: 1. Rafael Casian and Noe Casian, 22.73, $565 + buckles. 2. Jeremy Drummond and Clif Partain, 23.87, $435. 3. Owen Redfeairn and Paul Mullins, 23.88, $305. 4. Jamie Fontes and Noe Casian, 24.41, $190. 5. Rafael Casian and Anselmo Ramirez, 24.77, $115.