The Southeast Colorado Can Chasers (SECCC) wrapped up their barrel racing series of 20 jackpots on October 13th amidst a beautiful fall afternoon at the Sand and Sage Fairgrounds. The cowgirls dressed up in western attire, as there was a best dressed award, as well as Y77 Media was on hand to take action photos. The series started in early spring of this year and the organization has had its largest numbers thus far of any year. There were jackpots with over 65 runners competing in a four division (4D) format. The SECCC has been headed up by Tori Hawks of Wiley and LeeAnn Ridley of Las Animas. The barrel races mainly take place in Lamar or Las Animas, but some have been held in Eads, Holly, Kim, and Springfield. A peewee division is for racers under 6 years of age, a youth division is for 7-16 year-olds, and then an open division is offered. Numerous sponsors have supported the organization and six help award a saddle to the year-end champions.