WNFR: Round 3 Highlights

Wrangle National Finals Rodeo : Round 3

By Bobbi LeAnn

After the eliminator round in the bareback riding, Steven Peebles, Austin Foss, and Bobby Mote finished round three in the top three spots. Peebles finishes in the top position now for two nights. Bobby Mote came into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo number two in the world, after his round performances he is now number one. Caleb Bennett, winner of round one, had a tough ride in the third round scoring a 78.5.

            On the other side of the arena in the steer wrestling event, the low times are crowded. The reigning world champion Luke Brandquinho wins the third round with quick throw of 3.6 seconds. The cowboy twerker finished round two in second with 4.4 seconds. Following Luke Brandquinho are Wade Stumpter, Hunter Cure, Jule Hazen, Casey Martin, and Trevor Knowles all with the time of 3.8 seconds. After his performance in the rounds, Hunter Cure is sitting number six in the world standings.

            The team roping in round three was at its best with clean runs. The victory lap looked like the grand entry as Buddy Hawkins II and Drew Horner, Riley Minor and Brady Minor, and Brandon Beers and Jim Ross Cooper all tied for the top spot with a 4.2 second run. Patrick Smith and Trevor Brazile hold the next fastest time with 4.3 seconds.

            Again on the rough stock side of things, Wade Sundell wins the round with a score of 86. Tyler Corrington fell just a half of a point behind Sundell and claimed the second place position. Throughout the year, Corrington has been in the top three for the world standings. Isaac Diaz takes the third place finish with a great mark out and a score of 84.

            In the tie-down roping event, the big check goes to Cody Ohl as he finishes in the top spot with 6.7 seconds. Following Ohl is Shane Hanchey with 6.9 seconds, Clif Cooper with 7.3 seconds, and Ryan Jarrett with 7.5 seconds. Tuf Cooper, Shane Hanchey, and Tyson Durfey hold the top three spots in the world rank earnings.

            In the third round, the women’s barrel racing showed fast times. Sherry Cervi comes into the third round chasing a third consecutive round win; however, she falls short and splits the fourth place finish with a time of 13.87. She is still running to protect her place in the average. Taylor Jacob, her first time at the National Finals Rodeo, won the third round with 13.65. This is fastest time from all three rounds. Sherry Cervi, Mary Walker, and Michele McLeod hold the top three spots in the world rank earnings.

            In the final event of the round, Cody Cambell rode exceptionally well scoring a 90. Making this the highest ride of the week. J.W. Harris, fifth in the average and a three-time world champion, makes a great comeback scoring 88.5. Cooper Davis and Cody Teel take the third and fourth place spots.