The regional Rockies Challenge last weekend in Grand Junction was a family affair for grandparents Balty and Neoma Quintana of Ignacio.

Phillip Quintana, son of Eppie and Trish Quintana, backed up his local title in the 6-7-year-old bat, thrown and run competition in Durango with a regional championship, too.

Makayla Howell, daughter of Lionel Flores and Magdelena Quintana, won the 12-year-old Rockies Challenge in Grand Junction.

The cousins both advanced to the state competition Aug. 10 in Denver.

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