By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

The 2015 Jim Bowie Days youth rodeo has been set for 7 p.m. on June 23-24 at the Bowie Rodeo Grounds off United States Highway 81.
Twenty entries will be taken for mutton bustin’ both nights at 5:30 p.m., and starts at 6 p.m.
This year, instead of buckles, winners in each division will receive payouts, according to Secretary Janice Blahuta.
“This gives the youth in this area an opportunity to show their skills,” Blahuta said.
Last year, Clayton Huston was the all-around cowboy while Andee Shae Nored earned all-around cowgirl status.
Ethan Caballero, Madison Butler, Luke Williams, Laney Fowler, Cooper Coleman and Emily McCage also were age division winners last year. There were more than 400 entries for the 2014 youth rodeo.
On June 23, speed events take place with poles, barrels and goat tying.
Roping events will be on June 24 with breakaway, ribbon, tie-down and team disciplines.

Editor’s Note: To register for the youth rodeo, call Tennille Green at 1-940-393-5118.

A roper competes during the 2014 Jim Bowie Days youth rodeo at the Montague County Cowboy Church. The event returns to the Bowie Rodeo Grounds for June 24-25. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)