Almost 150 teams came out to compete in Fairfield VFD’s first Team Roping event on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

According to firefighter Chandler Baggerly, the numbers are still being tallied, but the benefit drew in about $6,000 in sponsorships. Proceeds will be used for an equipment purchase for the Fairfield Fire Department.

Spin Edwards was the high-point overall Saddle Winner.

Additional winners are as follows:

#9 (88 teams competing)
–First Place ($1,000 cash prize): William Lindsey and Spin Edwards
–Second Place ($800 cash): Alex Edwards and T.J. Bates
–Third Place ($500): Brett Duke and Spin Edwards
–Fourth Place ($300): Bubba Jackson and Keith Brackens
–Fastest Time (gift certificate from Lonestar): Matt Watson and Brett Duke

#11 (55 teams competing)
–First Place ($700): Cody and James Grant
–Second Place ($400): Bubba Jackson and Andrew Scales
–Third Place ($300): Jason Smith and Cory Watson
–Fastest Time (gift certificate from Lonestar): Jacob Rodell and Andrew Scales

A big thank you to the following:

Saddle Sponsors: Fairfield Farm & Ranch, Te’Jun Cajun, Texas Farm Credit, CETA, Animal Center – Fairfield, and Air Evac.

Tractor: Stephen Hayes

Arena Drag: Jason Smith

Event Sponsors: Farmers State Bank, Freestone Credit Union, Los Ranchose, KNEW 99.1 FM, Quick Stop Valero, Fairfield Auto Barn, The Depot X, Glick Excavation, Davis Country Store, Sonic of Fairfield, Incommons Bank, Capps Memorial Chapel, Lyle Oil Co., Bella Nails, Accessories, Etc., Fairfield Homes & Land, Community National Bank & Trust, Hometown Pharmacy, and Lonestar Ropes.