Flagler County Pro Rodeo

The Flagler County Pro Rodeo took place September 26-27th at the Flagler County Fairground in Bunnell, Florida. Clayton Culligan took all-around cowboy and a check for $722 by entering the steer wrestling and team roping. He also took second in the steer wrestling for his 5.9 run for another $722. Joshua Hefner took first in the steer wrestling for his 4.6 second run to earn $872. Nathan Gray & Cord Spradley took first in the team roping for their 6.4 second run ot bring home $1,022 each. Wacey Hathcock took first in the saddle bronc riding for her 78 point ride on No. 70 (Big Water Pro Rodeo's) for $827. Polo Bacque II took first in the tie-down roping for his 9.3 second run to net him $1,147. Nicole Turner took first in the barrel racing for her 15.73 second run to earn $742. Maelee Wade took first in the breakaway roping for her 2.9 second run to bring home $1,090. Zack Heimann took first in one of only two qualified rides with his 87 point ride on No. 84 (Big Water Pro Rodeo) for $1,267. Big Water Pro Rodeo provided the stock along with sub-contractors Jason Hanchey, Juan Alcazar Jr, and Brady Barrentine. Spook Whidden and Reed Durrance were the pickup men and  Jake Geiger and Dalton Burnell were the bullfighters.

All-around cowboy: Clayton Culligan, $722, steer wrestling and team roping.

Steer Wrestling: 1. Joshua Hefner, 4.6 seconds, $872; 2. Clayton Culligan, 5.9, $722; 3. Kamry Dymmek, 13.8, $572; 4. Cody Green, 14.2, $421; 5. Zach Trapp, 15.4, $271; 6. Juan Alcazar Jr, 19.9, $150.

Team Roping: 1. Nathan Gray/Cord Spradley, 6.4 seconds, $1,022 each; 2. Brady Barrentine/Reno Gonzales, 7.7, $846; 3. Bradley Massey/Kyle Lawrence, 7.9, $670; 4. Keven Daniel/Bryce Hart, 10.9, $494; 5. (tie) Joey Denney/Luke Denney and Ryan Pope/Zak Dobbins, 11.9, $247 each.

Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Wacey Hathcock, 78 points on Big Water Pro Rodeo's No. 70, $827; 2. Cameron Lang, 76, $620; no other qualified rides.

Tie-down Roping: 1. Polo Bacque II, 9.3 seconds, $1,147; 2. Colt Papy, 11.0, $860; 3. Randall Carlisle, 11.1, $573; 4. Spur Valdez, 11.8, $287.

Barrel Racing: 1. Nicole Turner, 15.73 seconds, $742; 2. Rebecca Vizcaino, 15.79, $645; 3. Macy Brown, 15.91, $548; 4. Shelby Spencer, 15.96, $451; 5. (tie) Wendy Culberson and Kim Gray, 16.05, $306 each; 7. Erin Wetzel, 16.10, $161; 8. Boogie Johns, 16.12, $64.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Maelee Wade, 2.9 seconds, $1,090; 2. Lacey Nail, 3.3, $902; 3. Makayla Purcell, 3.4, $714; 4. Jessica Bennett, 3.9, $526; 5. Traci Ashton, 4.1, $338; 6. JoDee Sessions, 11.8, $188.

Bull Riding: 1. Zack Heimann, 87 points on Big Water Pro Rodeo's No. 84, $1,267; 2. Braxton Whitesell, 82, $1,036; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

Total Payoff: $22,020. Stock contractor: Big Water Pro Rodeo. Sub-Contractors: Jason Hanchey, Juan Alcazar Jr and Brady Barrentine. Rodeo Secretary: Jody Cox. Officials: Marty Culligan and Chris England Sr. Timers: Cathy Culligan and Sue Green. Announcer: Jerry Todd. Specialty Act: Cookie Cook. Bullfighters: Jake Geiger and Dalton Burnell. Clown/Barrelman: Cookie Cook. Flankman: Seth Louthan. Chute Boss: Seth Louthan. Pickup Men: Spook Whidden and Reed Durrance. Music Director: Kye Todd. Photographer: Alex Menendez.