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GILROY, CA – The 8th Annual Jeannie Witmer Memorial Roping took place Nov. 5th at the Diamond S Arena. Warm weather greeted family, friends and ropers who came out to participate and watch the roping. The Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Ms. Ashley Devery who is studying Agricultural Business at Oregon State. 

The roping was produced by Robert Litton Productions. Thank you to Robert Litton and his crew for providing the great cattle, timer and flagger. 

The first roping of the day was the All Girl, with the winners being Gina Jansen and Cheyenne Rey and they were awarded Best Ever pads. Next was the #8 Roping and Cheyenne Rey won another Best Ever Pad along with her partner Jesse Beam. The last roping of the night was the #6, with winners Darrick Hoskins and Dean Bell awarded Best Ever pads. Yeti coolers were awarded to the high point #2.5/under and #3/over ropers, Allie Berryessa and Jesse Beam. 

The Witmer family would like to thank the friends, ropers, Agri-Culture and Robert Litton Productions for a very memorable event. A special thanks to all the wonderful sponsors, as they make the roping and scholarship possible. 

#6 HDCP. PICK & DRAW: 3 for 30, 40 teams.

1st. go: 1. Chris Perry and Jesse Beam, 5.71, $60.

Average: 1. Darrick Hoskins and Dean Bell, 22.80, $225. 2. Hank Brown and Jesse Beam, 23.75, $170. 3. Lilla Bell and Jillian Murray, 26.39, $116.

#8 HDCP. PICK & DRAW:  3 for $30, 52 teams.

1st. go: 1. Chris Perry and Garret Roen, 5.36, $60. 2. Doyle Hoskins and Garret Roen, 5.40, $40.

Average: 1. Cheyenne Rey and Jesse Beam, 23.46, $295. 2. Dina Cupit and Jesse Beam, 23.85, $220. 3. Chis Perry and Dean Bell, 23.89, $154.

ALL GIRL: 3 for $30, 37 teams.

1st. go: 1. Lisa Trinidad and Stacey Brooks, 8.86, $50.

Average: 1. Gina Jansen and Cheyenne Rey, 37.49 $232. 2. Judie Nielsen and Allie Berryessa, 19.92 on two, $174. 3. Mikayla Witmer and Allie Berryessa, 24.16, $121.