Eckville Echo

May 17, 2012

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Hangin' on

Ras Evarts of Coronation scored an 80.5 point ride aboard Captain America to qualify for the short go-round at Eckville Bullarena Saturday night. He finished fifth on the first go-round but was bucked off in the short. Only Devon Mezei of Stettler was able to stay aboard a bull in the short go. Mezei won $3,100 after riding Load Me Up, to combine with $640 for his third place 82.5 ride in the first go round..

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