As the temperature heats up, so does the competition for the Super Series II Championship round.
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Kincade Henry was able roll with the punches after being kicked by a calf in the first round of Super Series II and redeemed himself with a successful run in the third round that secured him a place in the semifinals.
“Coming into this round, I knew I had to go as fast as I could and just see what happens,” said Henry.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Sterling Smith: Stephenville, TX – $5,000
Matt Shiozawa: Chubbock, ID – $4,500
Zach Jongbloed: Iowa, LA – $3,700
Kincade Henry: Mount Pleasant, TX – $3,250
BAREBACK RIDING
Experienced bareback rider, Cole Reiner, had a familiar matchup that helped lead him into the upcoming Semifinals.
“I know what that horse does, and she’s been around a long time,” said Reiner.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Cole Reiner: Buffalo, WY – $7,500
Leighton Berry: Weatherford, TX – $4,375
Cole Franks: Clarendon, TX – $3,000
Waylon Bourgeois: Church Point, LA – $2,000
TEAM ROPING
Brother duo Dawson and Dillon Graham clinch the Super Series II title.
“We’ve been roping together competitively since 2016,” said Dawson Graham. “This was our first time to compete here, so it feels great to win this Super Series.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Dillon Graham: Wainwright, AB; and Dawson Graham: Wainwright, AB – $14,000
Brenton Hall: Jay, OK; and Paden Bray: Stephenville, TX – $13,500
Chad Masters: Cedar Hill, TN; and Trey Yates: Pueblo, CO – $5,000
Tanner James: Porterville, CA; and Evan Arnold: Stephenville, TX – $4,000
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
With such a large stage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Ben Anderson was able to keep his cool, win the third round of Super Series II and advance to the semifinals.
“Coming into RODEOHOUSTON®, you almost have to take it in before you ride. That way it’s just you and the horse,” said Anderson.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Tanner Butner: Daniel, WY – $5,250
Chase Brooks: Deer Lodge, MT – $4,500
Ben Anderson: Eckville, AB – $3,750
Statler Wright: Beaver, UT -$3,250
STEER WRESTLING
After winning the second round of Super Series II, Jesse Brown was able to carry some of the confidence from his previous win into his run and secure himself a place in the Semifinals.
“It does give you confidence, but I just went in focused on advancing,” said Brown.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Jesse Brown: Baker City, OR – $6,250
Bridger Anderson: Carrington, ND – $5,000
Tucker Allen: Oak View, LA – $4,000
Stephen Culling: Fort St. Jong, BC – $3,780
BARREL RACING
Shannon McReynolds holds off tough competition to win Super Series II.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Shannon McReynolds: La Luz, NM – $5,500
Shelley Morgan: Eustace, TX – $5,000
Tarryn Lee: St. David, AZ – $5,000
Hailey Kinsel: Cotulla, TX – $3,000
BREAKAWAY ROPING
Cadee Williams came out of Super Series II victorious as the breakaway ropers had some of the fastest times of the rodeo so far.
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Cadee Williams: Weatherford, TX -$5,000
Amber Crawford: Boyd, TX – $4,000
Cheyanne Guillory: Kingston, OK – $3,750
Amanda Coleman: Stephenville, TX – $3,000
BULL RIDING
The Australian native sends his opponents down under after he sweeps the Super Series II.
“My thoughts before riding are to be aggressive,” said Hamilton “the rest will play out like it’s supposed to.”
Advancing to the Championship Round:
Ky Hamilton: Bowie, TX – $9,000
Tristen Hutchings: Montview, ID – $3,000
Creek Young: Rogersville, MO – $3,000
Dawson Gleaves: Amarillo, TX – $750
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