Popko second in go-round, average

Kerry Popko placed second both in the second go-round and in the Pole Bending average (aggregate) at the California High School Rodeo Association competition February 17 at City of Industry.

Popko, whose time of 21.91 seconds placed sixth in the first go-round, had a time of 21.09 seconds during her second run to compile an average of 43.00 seconds. She ended the rodeo fifth in the season standings, although only 13 points short of second place and 39 points behind the leader.

The February rains had limited Popko’s practice with her horse, Banjo.

“I haven’t been able to ride him as much as usu...