Colville man named All-Around Cowboy in Cheney

CHENEY - A Colville man was named All-Around Cowboy after taking home the most money from the three-day Cheney Rodeo.

Travis James Eller took home $2,058 after competing in tie-down roping and team roping, according to Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) standings. He and partner Brett Hale, of Tenino, tied for third place with 7.8 seconds.

Eller took fourth in tie-down roping with a time of 12.8 seconds.

While Eller was posting good times in roping, another Colville resident was busy setting a Cheney Rodeo Arena breakaway roping record.

Amanda Hodges, who hails from Brazoria, Texas,...