Long Valley Lions 2026 Rodeo Series begins

The first leg of the Long Valley Lions Rodeo Series gathered on May 23, in Carroll Arena at the North Events Center with young cowhands of all ages through high school from as far away as Richfield yearning for its September Finals assortment of prizes, including much coveted saddles and engraved commemorative buckles. The next of each upcoming season of three more Saturday competitions will be held from 11 a.m. to approximately 4:30 - 5 p.m. on June 13. Come on out and enjoy the fun!

Left to right, photos by Jerry Melrose:

• Upcoming Valley junior Bronx Withers taking matters into his own hands (and teeth) in the Goat Tying category.

• Kassidee Cox, VHS soon-to-be junior, rips full speed toward the finish beam after weaving their way around the upright obstacles in the Poles event. She added Team Roping with Bronx Withers to her day’s schedule.