Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo

The Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo was held August 15-16th at the Kay Yeager Coliseum in Wichita Falls, Texas. All-around cowboy once again went to Toby Deudney, who earned himself $922 for competing in the bareback riding and bull riding. He also took fourth in the bull riding for his 80.5 point ride to take home another $1,124. Bradlee Miller took first in the bareback riding for his smooth 86.5 point ride on Charlotte Flair (Hi Lo ProRodeo) for $1,824. Tyler Scheevel took first in the steer wrestling for his 3.3 second run to earn $1,924. Cody Carter & Blake Bentley took first in the team roping for their 3.7 second run to take home $1,629 each. Regan Lyons took first in the saddle bronc riding with his 82 point ride on Karen's Klown (Hi Lo ProRodeo) for $1,861.  Lucca Kotscho took first in the tie-down roping for his 9.3 second run to pocket $2,832. Dena Kirkpatrick took first in the barrel racing for her 15.10 second run to earn $2,395. Karen Little took first in the breakaway roping for her 2.4 second run to net her $2,209.  Jr Stratford took first in the bull riding for his big 87 point ride on Bubblegum (Hi Lo ProRodeo) for $2,717. Hi Lo ProRodeo and JJ Miller provided the stock. Justin Pender and Jeremy Mercer were the pickup men and Jake Geiger and Joshua Hernandez kept the bullfighters safe.

All-around Cowboy: Toby Deudney, $922, bareback riding and bull riding.

Bareback Riding: 1. Bradlee Miller, 86.5 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo's Charlotte Flair, $1,824; 2. Chad Rutherford, 84.5, $1,382; 3. Brayze Schill, 82, $995; 4. (tie) Connor Griffith and Bill Tutor, 81, $525 each; 6. Luke Thrash, 77, $276.

Steer Wrestling: 1. Tyler Scheevel, 3.3 seconds, $1,924; 2. Shayde Etherton, 3.8, $1,673; 3. Mason Couch, 4.0, $1,422; 4. Skyler Woolls, 4.2, $1,171; 5. Cade Goodman, 4.3, $920; 6. Ryan Nettle, 4.4, $669; 7. Tory Johnson, 4.7, $418; 8. (tie) Colin Fox and Laramie Warren, 5.1, $84 each.

Team Roping: 1. Cody Carter/Blake Bentley, 3.7 seconds, $1,629 each; 2. Zane Murphy/Tucker Menz, 3.8, $1,416; 3. Clay Tryan/Eddie Medina, 4.0, $1,204; 4. Carson Brown/Cory Clark, 4.3, $991; 5. Joshua Torres/Jake South, 4.4, $779; 6. Bubba Buckaloo/Joseph Harrison, 4.5, $566; 7. Jaxson Tucker/Dustin Davis, 5.0, $354; 8. Gage Williams/L.J. Yeahquo, 5.9, $142.

Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Regan Lyons, 82 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo's Karen's Klown, $1,861; 2. Clint Franks, 81.5, $1,427; 3. Tyler Wall, 79, $1,055; 4. Cooper Thatcher, 76, $682; 5. (tie) John Allen and Jase Stout, 74, $372 each; 7. Blake Starrett, 71, $248; 8. (tie) Jacobs Crawley and Joe Macqueen, 62, $93 each.

Tie-down Roping: 1. Lucca Kotscho, 9.3 seconds, $2,832; 2. Hunter Herrin, 9.5, $2,463; 3. Joseph Gernentz, 9.7, $2,093; 4. Luke Coleman, 10.2, $1,724; 5. West Smith, 10.3, $1,355; 6. Stephen McLauchlin, 10.6, $985; 7. Hudson Wallace, 11.0, $616; 8. Sterling Smith, 11.1, $246.

Barrel Racing: 1. Dena Kirkpatrick, 15.10 seconds, $2,395; 2. Jennifer Driver, 15.20, $2,036; 3. Ilyssa Riley, 15.23, $1,677; 4. Tasha Welsh, 15.27, $1,437; 5. Deb Guelly, 15.28, $1,198; 6. (tie) Tara Carr, Tiffany Earp and Kaycee Killingsworth, 15.32, $639 each; 9. Mataya Eklund, 15.33, $419; 10. Carol Waters, 15.37, $359; 11. Lauren England, 15.40, $299; 12. Shantell Hayes, 15.42, $240.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Karen Little, 2.4 seconds, $2,209; 2. Sami Jo O'Day, 2.5, $1,893; 3. Jaden Usher, 2.6, $1,578; 4. Jaycie Davison, 2.7, $1,367; 5. Amber Crawford, 3.1, $1,052; 6. Macy Hoggett, 3.4, $841; 7. (tie) KC-Gail Churchill and Jayme Marcrum, 3.5, $526 each; 9. (tie) Brighton Bauman, Mattie Hodges and Holly Manahan, 3.6, $175 each.

Bull Riding: 1. Jr Stratford, 87 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo's Bubblegum, $2,717; 2. Billy Stephenson, 86, $2,130; 3. Dakota Hill, 81, $1,627; 4. Toby Deudney, 80.5, $1,124; 5. Ramon De Souza, 80, $788; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

Total Payoff: $68,733. Stock contractor: Hi Lo ProRodeo. Sub-Contractor: JJ Miller. Rodeo Secretary: Jennie Murray. Officials: Mike Todd, Gary Case and Glenn Sullivan. Timers: Jennie Murray and Bonnie Kelly. Announcer: Kory Keeth. Specialty Acts: Erica Reel, Shelby Woolly, Shelly Richardson, Ellen Larue, Cassie Roberts, Reni Collier, Sara Walsh, Presley Holloway, Courtney Woodall and Austin Singley. Bullfighters: Jake Geiger and Joshua Hernandez. Clown/Barrelman: Austin Singley. Flankman: Justin Whitlock. Chute Bosses: Dustin Murray and Sam Kelly. Pickup Men: Justin Pender and Jeremy Mercer. Music Director: Jersey Jake Ostrum Iii. Photographer: Will Jennings.