Nearly 50 young cowboys and cowgirls from throughout eastern Kansas competed in the youth rodeo Saturday evening at Council Grove.
Sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, the top four placing entries in each of the 17 events received working awards, according to Lisa Wainwright, rodeo secretary.
Special plaques were presented to the age division winners. Chloe Arndt, Emporia, was recognized as the all-around junior cowgirl, and Drew Richie, Olpe, was honored as the all-around junior cowboy.
All-around intermediate cowgirl was Emma Arndt, Emporia, and Mason Gibson, Reading, received the all-around intermediate cowboy token.
Morgan Goodwin, Milford, collected the all-around senior cowgirl title. No senior division cowboys participated.