The All-Around Race gets a little more interesting as Jarrett and Brazile come up short in Round 9. Steer wrestler Lee Graves has stepped into the picture as a possible contender in the All-Around race. Expect Jarrett to raise his game, but one mistake to put him out of the average could be all she wrote for the young Georgia cowboy.
Bareback Riding:
Rowdy Buechner makes the highest scored ride of the week with 90-points on Painted Smile (Kesler).
An animated Will Lowe makes an 86 on Alley Trail (Kesler) trying to stay ahead of all challengers.
A 3-way split for third. Andy Martinez makes a pure grit ride on One and Only (Wayne Vold), Cimmarron Gerke rides Spanish Tears (Beard Rodeo), and Kelly Timberman rides Alley Ways (Kesler) all for 84.5.
Average Leader- Kelly Timberman 754 / 9
Standings Leader- Will Lowe seems to be in a rematch of 2004 between himself and Timberman.
Steer Wrestling:
Jason Lahr takes his first round win with a 3.80 and makes it a shoot out in the steer wrestling.
Stockton Graves and Todd Suhn split second with a 3.90.
Lee Graves becomes the first steer wrestler to place in 9 consecutive rounds.
Ronnie Fields takes a spill worthy of the blooper reel.
Average Leader- Lee Graves 34.30 / 9
Standings Leader- Lee Graves
Team Roping:
It was the fastest round of team roping ever on Saturday night with Clay Tryan and Patrick Smith setting a new arena record and taking a huge step toward their first gold buckle. Their 3.50-second time ties the PRCA world record.
Wade Wheatley and Kyle Lockett burn into second place in the round with 3.70.
Logan Olsen and Cody Hintz split a 3.80 time with Speed Williams and Rich Skelton for third in the round.
Average Leaders- Tee Woolman and Cory Petska 66.60 / 9
Standings Leaders- Clay Tryan and Patrick Smith moves back into the first position in the heeler standings.
Saddle Bronc Riding:
A battle in the broncs will take it down to the last round and the eliminator pen won’t make it easy. It’s Willert’s to lose as DeMoss keeps knocking on the door.
Billy Etbauer on a Horse With No Name (Franklin Rodeo) splits first with Cody DeMoss riding Airforce Brown Bomber (Cervi) for 87-points.
Jeffery Willert keeps on top with an 83 on Justin Outcast Fletch (Cervi).
Average Leader- Rod Warren 714.5 / 9
Standings Leader- Jeffery Willert
Tie-down Roping:
For first place it was Justin Maass, Matt Shiozawa with a 3rd consecutive win and Monty Lewis all with 7.60 runs.
Ricky Canton splits with Stan Smith at 8.00.
Average Leader- Ryan Jarrett 81.00 / 9
Standings Leader- Stran Smith leads with only $250 bucks separating him and Whitfield.
Barrel Racing:
Kelly Kaminski makes a 13.98.
Melanie Southard in second with 14.02.
Talina Bird rounds out the three with 14.07.
Average Leader- Liz Pinkston and Doc 128.23 / 9
Standings Leader- Kelly Kaminski
Bull Riding:
The rank pen of bulls couldn't dampen the spirit of the bull riders. With only one more round the adrenaline kicks in and it all gets fun.
Bryan Richardson scores a hot 93.5 on Iron Will (Bar T).
Jason McClain makes 89.5 on Phantom.
D.J. Domangue posts a third spot at 88.5 on J-Lo.
Average Leader- Steve Woolsey 489 / 6
Standings Leader- Matt Austin
The last and most exciting round is waiting. Round 10 will make champions out of a few talented cowboys and cowgirls!