Coupeville grad Brendan Coleman helps with brandings at an Ellensburg ranch. (Photos courtesy Marci Ameluxen)
Coleman with parents Marci Ameluxen and Ed Coleman and his trusty steed Zans Turn Please.
Brendan Coleman has reached the end of one trail.
The Coupeville High School grad wrapped up his run as a college rodeo star in late April, competing in team roping at the semi-regional meet in Hermiston, Oregon.
Coleman, a senior at Central Washington University, finished 5th, narrowly missing a chance to advance to regionals.
Coming on the heels of a 3rd place finish at his final home meet in Ellensburg a week earlier, the performances helped him finish ranked in the top 12 in the Northwest region.
That covers Washington state, Oregon and western Idaho.
During his time at CWU, Coleman was a team roper for all four years, first as a heeler, then this year as a header.
He was team treasurer the last two years and has been active in the Ellensburg ranching community, helping with weekend brandings and competing in jackpot ropings.
Coleman, who was a member of the 2010 Central Whidbey Little League juniors baseball team which won a state title, graduates in June with a degree in construction management.
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