MISSOULA - Shane McCaffree of Columbia Falls is holding down the top spot in the second go round of calf roping after two performances at the Montana State High School Rodeo Finals.

| June 16, 2007 1:00 AM

McCaffree atop calf roping at state finals rodeo

McCaffree turned in the top time of 11.08 seconds on Friday at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. He currently is the average leader with two performances remaining with a total time of 28.64.

Rachel Tomson of Columbia Falls is second in pole bending, 20.97.

The other top showing by a Flathead Valley High School Rodeo Team performer Friday was turned in by Gerald Eash of Trego. He tied for third in bull riding with a score fo 68.

Rodeo action continues today with the third performance at 9 a.m. and the fourth performance set for 5 p.m. The championship round is Sunday at 10 a.m.

Friday's Results

First Go

Bull Riding - 1. Tom Reiser, Townsend, 78. 3. (tie) Gerald Eash, Trego, 68. 7. (tie) Drew Baker, Kalispell, 62.

Saddle Bronc Riding - 1. Chazz Racine, Browning, 69.

Bareback Riding - 1. Jason Bell, Glasgow, 64.

Two performances completed in the Second Go

Breakaway Roping - 1. Tory Logan, Angela, 3.44. 5. Maddie Matelli, Kalispell, 4.87.

Calf Roping - 1. Shane McCaffree, Columbia Falls, 11.08.

Team Roping - 1. Shawn Bessette, Belt/Cash Whitford, Browning, 10.30.

Steer Wrestling - Not available

Goat Tying - Not available

Pole Bending - 1. Justine Reynolds, Melrose, 20.96. 2. Rachel Thomson, Columbia Falls, 20.97.

Barrel Racing - 1. Mariah Morgan, Stevensville, 17.46. Also, Stephanie Eisenzimer, Kalispell, 19.40.