As Super Series V concludes, the athletes are more eager than ever to make it to their shot at $50,000.
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Shad Mayfield had a time of 10.5 seconds, and he will be moving on to the Semifinals.
“It was a good run, a little longer than I wanted, but the calves are strong here,” Mayfield said.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Shad Ryan Mayfield, Lipan, Texas – $6,500
Riley Mason, Denton, Texas – $4,750
Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas – $2,875
Riley Pruitt, Gering, Nebraska – $2,750
BAREBACK RIDING
Bareback rider, Keenan Hayes, rode into the top spot to take the Super Series V title.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Keenan Hayes, Hayden Colorado – $7,000
Sam Petersen, Helena, Montana – $4,000
Chad Rutherford, Itasca, Texas – $3,750
R.C. Landingham, Hat Creek, California – $3,500
TEAM ROPING
Paul David Tierney and Tanner Braden have been roping together for four years, and they felt confident that they would make it to the Semifinals.
“Tonight, we already had Semfinals made, we were just trying to get them caught and get some money in our pockets,” Braden said.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Tanner Braden, Dewey, Oklahoma – $16,000
Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah; and Jeremy Buhler, Maricopa, Arizona – $7,500
Manny Egusquizaq Jr., Hico, Texas; and Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Oklahoma – $7,500
Tanner Tomlison, Angelton, Texas; and Patrick Smith, Kipan, Texas – $7,500
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Layton Green bucked into first place to prove that he’s ready for Semifinals.
“It was good, I didn’t know much about this horse, but the ride went according to plan,” Green said.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Layton Green, Meeting Creek, Alberta, Canada – $6,500
Sage Newman, Melstone, Montana – $5,750
Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas – $3,500
Shorty Garrett, Dupree, South Dakota – $2,500
STEER WRESTLING
In his eighth year competing at RODEOHOUSTON®, Riley Duvall’s 5.9 moved him on to the Semifinals.
“I didn’t prepare any different than usual,” Duvall said. “I practiced and watched the rodeo to make a game plan.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Riley Duvall, Checotah, Oklahoma – $5,000
J.D. Struxness, Perrin, Texas – $3,750
Bridger Chambers, Stevensville, Montana – $3,250
Caden Camp, Belgrade, Montana – $3,000
BARREL RACING
With a time of 14.55, Molly Otto is racing her way to the Semifinals.
“I came in really close to the second barrel, and my horse snapped back,” Otto said. “I had to push my hands back to try to avoid hitting the outside, and it worked.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Molly Otto, Grand Forks, North Dakota – $7,500
Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas – $5,000
Taycie Matthews, Wynne, Arizona – $3,750
Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Oklahoma – $2,500
BREAKAWAY ROPING
Jordan Jo Hollabaugh will move on to Semifinals, despite some tough competition.
“There’s nothing like roping in Houston,” Hollabaugh said. “We are honored to be here.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Canyon, Texas – $5,750
Danielle Lowman, Gilbert, Arizona – $5,000
Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas – $3,000
JJ Jampton, Stephenville, Texas – $2,875
BULL RIDING
After two successful rides in Super Series V, Jared Parsonage will appear at the RODEOHOUSTON® semifinals.
“It’s been good and enjoying it and the bull riding has been going good so far,” Parsonage said.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Jared Parsonage, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan- $4,000
Jordan Hansen, Amisk, Alberta, Canada – $3,750
Jordan Wacey Spears, Caldwell, Idaho – $3,000
Hayes Thayne Weight, Goshen, Utah – $2,000
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.
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2023 RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series V Championship
