As the semifinals begin, the competition heated up to win the $50,000.
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Matt Shiozawa was excited about his winning time of 9.6 seconds and securing a spot in the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship.
“I’m having fun,” Shiozawa said. “It goes hand-in-hand with winning, but when you’re having fun, you win a little more.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho – $7,500
Shad Ryan Mayfield, Lipan, Texas – $8,500
Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas – $5,750
Riley Mason Webb, Denton, Texas – $5,625
BAREBACK RIDING
Tim O’Connell took Super Series Semifinal I by storm and advanced to the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship.
O’Connell said reaching the championship is “what we strive to do when we come here.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Tim O’Connell, Marshall, Missouri – $7,750
Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Montana – $6,250
Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyoming – $8,375
Chad Rutherford, Itasca, Texas – $4,625
TEAM ROPING
Levi Simpson and Corey Hendrick had a time of 5.3 seconds, and they are excited to move on to the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship.
“I’ve been coming to this rodeo since I was a kid, so to make finals at one of the biggest rodeos is amazing,” Hendrick said.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Levi Simpson, Arlington, Arizona; and Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas – $12,500
Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Mississippi; and Cole Curry, Liberty, Mississippi – $12,000
Tanner Tomlinson, Angleton, Texas; and Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas – $8,000
Brenten Hall, Eucha, Oklahoma; and Paden Bray, Granbury, Texas – $15,000
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Brody Cress bucked his way to the top with a score of 86.5, proving that he is ready to win it all in the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyoming – $8,750
Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas – $6,000
Chase Brooks, Anaconda, Montana – $5,500
Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta – $5,250
STEER WRESTLING
Cody Devers continues to show that he can be a RODEOHOUSTON® winner.
“It’s been going pretty good, I haven’t been to a ton of rodeos this winter,” Devers said. “But, the ones I’ve been to, my horse has done well.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Cody Devers, Perryton, Texas – $6,250
Clayton Hass, Weatherford, Texas – $7,750
Jacob Talley, Keatchie, Louisiana – $6,500
Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, Louisiana – $4,000
BARREL RACING
Shelley Morgan will be moving on to RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship with her time of 14.72 seconds.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas – $7,500
Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas – $6,500
Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas – $6,000
Summer Kosel, Glenham, South Dakota – $5,750
BREAKAWAY ROPING
After a very successful season, Jackie Crawford had a time of 2.7 seconds. She will move on to the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship on Sunday, March 19.
“I’m on cloud nine,” Crawford said. “I’m hoping to ride this wave for as long as possible.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas – $6,750
Sarah Angelone, Lipan, Texas – $8,000
Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Canyon, Texas – $6,750
Cheyanne Guillory, Kingston, Oklahoma – $4,500
BULL RIDING
After a thrilling night of rodeo action, Creek Young was the only one to make the eight in Super Series Semifinal l.
“I felt anxious, because I was excited and ready to perform,” Young said. “Big stages cause a lot of excitement and I get excited for my turn to compete.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Creek Walker Young, Springfield, Missouri – $6,000
Jeff Askey, Eustace, Texas – $6,000
Chance Schott, Mclaughlin, South Dakota – $5,000
Brady Portenier, Caldwell, Idaho – $4,000
The top four from each event, from each Super Series advanced to a Semifinal Round. The top four from each event in the Semifinal rounds will advance to the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship, Sunday, March 19. The remaining six from each event in the two semifinals will compete in the Wild Card Rounds, Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, where the winner from each event will advance to the Championship. Each event champion will walk away with a $50,000 payout, in addition to previous winnings.
More about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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2023 RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Semifinal I
