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REGION V
SHANE PASCHAL
PO Box 123 • Nome, Texas 77629 409.253.2553 • spaschal@paschalweld.com
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BILL WHITE
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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - KP MATHIS VICE PRESIDENT - LIELA KLEIN SECRETARY - TYCE SCARBER
777 Freeman Cemetery Rd • Lufkin, TX75904 936.676.3495 • kmathis@cmzlaw.net
SECRETARY - SUSAN BALDWIN
722 Southview Circle • Center, Texas 75935 936.590.4330 • regionvsecretary@gmail.com
TATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS S JUSTIN KLEIN
PO Box 2107 • Center, TX 75935 936.590.0229 • sendtojustin@yahoo.com
PERFORMANCE REPORT
Out with a Bang!
By GRACELANN BROWN – Performance Reporter Region V ended the 2021-2022 rodeo season with a bang! Region V was represented in Gillette, Wyoming by eight National qualifiers; Taylor Davis in the pole bending, Ethan Winkler in the bull riding, Kash Martin, Jacob Lamon, and Brayze Schill in the bareback riding, Garrett Freeman and Cooper Parsley in the team roping, and Riley Otwell in the reined cow horse competition. Through
KASH MARTIN
photo by Acentric Rodeo
TAYLOR DAVIS
photo by Acentric Rodeo
out the week of tough competition, Region V athletes earned a top ten placement an impressive six times. Kash Martin, Brayze Schill, and Taylor Davis were Region V athletes placing in those top spots.
Kash Martin headed into Nationals with high hopes after taking the state title for the bareback riding. Kash said, “My favorite memory of nationals is the amazing and motivating energy from the crowd and everyone around him.” He loved being able to hang out with people from all over the country, however he mentioned that there is not many things to do in town. Kash said, “through out the rodeo season, state finals and into nationals, I had to
BRAYZE SCHILL
photo by Acentric Rodeo
overcome a lot of self doubt.”
Taylor Davis was so exited headed into the National pole bending competition. She loved the anticipation of going down the alley and making amazing pole runs. Taylor said, “The only thing I had a rough time through out the rodeo season was trying to be consistent.” She knew that those consistent times were what she needed to get on to the next bigger and better race. She tried all season and it payed off and earned her spot at Nationals. Taylor said, “I had a great time shopping at all of the set ups at Nationals including Cinch.” Ethan Winkler said he had fun hanging out with all of his friends and enjoyed his time competing at nationals.
As if Nationals could not get any better, “Team Texas” made us all proud bringing home the National Title! The girls team earned the top spot, first over all. We could never ask more of these amazing athletes for putting so much time and effort into the sport that we all love.
Before I move on I would also like to mention a very special cowboy that gained his wings this summer before reaching nationals. Clayton Anderson had his life taken from him on June 19, 2022. Clayton was as loved as someone could be and a true cowboy. Though nothing can change the tragedy of what has happened, we can all come together in support of all of Clayton’s friends and family and send our thoughts and prayers. May we all remember him and help his family to be lifted up to our Father in heaven and to help them be healed and always hold on to those happy memories.
As the National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up the end of the 2021-2022 season, we head into the new one. This new season is almost here beginning on August 27 in no other than the George Henderson Exposition Center in Lufkin, Texas. We will then head to Nacogdoches and DeRidder through out the season. Rodeo has always been and always will be one of the toughest sports out there. The fierce competitors are more than just athletes, they are friends to one another, they are the caretakers of the amazing animals that carry us through these events, and they are family to the entire rodeo community. May everyone have an amazing, successful and safe 2022-2023!
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Farm & Ranch Family
The folks at McCoy’s Building Supply understand that it takes a lot of hard work and the whole family pitching in to get things done on a farm or ranch. That’s why we’d like to take some time out to salute Texas High School Rodeo Association families who are farmers and ranchers. In our monthly Farm & Ranch Family Spotlight, we’ll feature one family, sharing their story of how they work together as a family to make their farm or ranch successful. The spotlight will run for 10 months; each month will feature a different Region. Each Regional McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family will receive a $100 McCoy’s Gift Card. The McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the Year will receive a $500 McCoy’s Gift Card and will be announced at the 2023 THSRA State Finals.
The Armstrong Family of Region I
by Gracie Smith
Congratulations to the Armstrong family for being named a McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family!
The Armstrong family belongs to Region I and they reside in Borger, TX. Casey and Lindsey Armstrong are the proud parents to their three kids: Avery, Taos and Emma. The Armstrong’s are very family oriented and like to spend as much of their time together as possible doing what they love. The family shares a passion of ranching and rodeo.
Casey, the father of the family, works at Big Creek Ranch in Borger, TX. He also trains and sells horses on the side. When asked what he loves about his work he said that one of his favorite things is that he can always bring his kids along. He likes being able to be a father and an support his family at the same time.
Lindsey and Casey started 21 Cattle Company in 2011. 21 Cattle Company is a cow/calf operation located near Abilene, TX. 21 is a lucky number in the Armstrong family. Casey said it was always his favorite number growing up and it just made sense to incorporate it in the family business.
The kids spend their summers rodeoing and helping out their parents. Casey enjoys the summers because he gets three extra employee to help him out. The kids will come with him to work and also go to Abilene to help out at the family company. Casey said he still dreads when summertime comes to an end and his favorite coworkers have to go back to school.
While the family does enjoy their time working together, they also work very hard at rodeo. All three of their children are involved in a variety of events. To them, rodeo is very much a family affair. Whether it is a late night practice session or traveling to different rodeos, they are just happy they get to do it all as a family.
Avery, an upcoming freshman in high school, competes in barrels, poles, breakaway, team roping, goat typing and ribbon roping. Last year she qualified for nationals in breakaway, team roping and ribbon roping for jr. high rodeo. She also served as the TJHRA student president in 21-22. She got the opportunity to visit the McCoy’s corporate headquarters located in San Marcos, TX. She very much related to the fact that McCoy’s is a family owned company with a commitment to farming and ranching, which of course she feels strongly about too.
Toas, who will be a 6th grader, is also very involved in rodeo. He competes in breakaway, goat tying, team roping and ribbon roping. The youngest, Emma, will be a 3rd grader. She competes in barrels, poles, breakaway and goat tying. Toas and Emma have bright futures in the rodeo arena with the support of their parents and older sister.
“Being involved in any rodeo association teaches you discipline. If you aren’t going to put the work in then you will get beat by someone else that is,” Casey Armstrong.
The Armstrong’s enjoy the friendly competition that comes with rodeoing. They get to work hard as a family while having a little fun at the same time. They enjoy raising their kids in the rodeo environment.
“We love the families we have met through this organization,” said Casey. “We get to be surrounded by families with the same goals as ours.”
They feel that THRA has provided them with a great community of families. This industry allows them to raise their children in the way that they like. Hard work, competition and many friendly faces to support them.
Whether it is in a rodeo arena or out checking pasture cattle, the families love for the industry can be seen. As a ranching and rodeo family, they are very thankful to receive this award.
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TRYCE JOHNSON OF REGION I
by Gracie Smith
The Whataburger Whatakid is selected due to their ability to excel both in and out of the rodeo arena. Whataburger is proud to recognize a THSRA member from each of the ten Regions who truly upholds the title “Whatakid!” One of the nominees will be chosen at the State Final Rodeo in June as the Whatakid of the Year. In recognition of this accomplishment they will receive free Whataburgers for an entire year!
Congratulations to Tryce Johnson, this months “WHATKID!” Tryce is a member of the THSRA Region I, where he resides in Happy, TX. Tryce is a 17 year old upcoming freshman at Happy High School. Tryce is the youngest of three children to Joli and Trey Johnson. His older sisters, Rylee and Kenli, have helped keep Tryce in line over the years. The Johnson family is very proud of Tryce and all his accomplishments. Tryce has been on a horse since before he was able to talk. He has always had a deep passion for rodeo. He currently competes in calf roping and team roping. His favorite rodeo to attend is the Texas State Rodeo. He enjoys getting to see all his friends from all over the state come together and compete. He says he is always impressed with how stout the competition is.
Tryce is accompanied to every rodeo with his favorite horse, 007. 007 is a bald faced sorrel. He said that 007 was always him and his sisters go-to horse for any rodeo event growing up. The Johnson family has owned 007 since Tryce was 3 years old. He now is Tryce’s A-string calf roping horse.
“He may not be flashy but he gets the job done and gives me his all every time,” said Tryce.
While Tryce loves rodeo, he is also involved in many other activities. Some of these activities include: football, basketball, track, golf, FFA, ag mechanics and stock showing. Not only does he compete in these activities, but he competes well in everything he does. Last year he was All-State defensive back, All-Region wide receiver, a state qualifier on the mile relay and a state qualifier in golf.
Tryce stays very busy with a variety of extra-curricular activities but he know his academics are still important. School and his grades are a priority to him. His favorite teacher, Christy Johnson, helps keep him motivated throughout the year. Last year he made the A Honor Roll. After his high school graduation, Tryce plans on attending WTAMU, like his older sister did before him.
Tryce plans on majoring in mechanical engineering while also continuing his rodeo career. He looks up to Trever Brazile, an American rodeo champion, who also attended WTAMU. Tryce admires how Trever worked hard to obtain his goals while also keeping his priorities in check. Being as busy as Tryce is, it can be easy to forget what his priorities are. Looking up to people like Brazile and having a solid family foundation always keep him in check.
“I learned the value of perseverance and hard work early in my high school years when I had injuries that prevented me from participating in rodeo and sports. I had to practice longer, work harder, and dig deep to catch up,” said Tryce. “ I think it made me better and stronger in the long run.”
Tryce is a very well-rounded kid who has worked very hard to get to where he is at today. He is looking forward to his senior year and to get to compete in all his high school activities one last time. Receiving this award was very honoring for Tryce. He plans to honor this award by having a great senior year!
