Best in Western sports compete for life-changing money in Arlington
Arlington, Texas – March 7, 2020 – Lives will be changed and champions will be crowned at RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo as the finals wrap up tomorrow at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. As anticipation builds for tomorrow’s championships, the athletes prepare for their final performance of the weekend.
“I am pleased with the turn out from tonight’s event, and the athletes are leaving it all on the dirt,” said Randy Bernard, CEO of RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo. “The energy at AT&T Stadium tonight was outstanding. The stories will all unfold tomorrow as the performances continue to be a nail-biter.”
Reigning world champion Tim O’Connell rode MS. ELLIE for 89.5 points with Canadian Orin Larsen on XENA WARRIOR coming in second with 88.5 points. They will welcome the crowd back to AT&T Stadium tomorrow for the eight round for Bareback.
Less than a one second gap tells the story of which breakaway ropers advance. The last lady out, Mia Manzanera roped with a time of 1.94 seconds to win. Amongst the pack moving on is Kelsie Chace and multiple-time world champion Jackie Crawford.
American match-up and 12-time NFR qualifier Luke Brown and Joseph Harrison take first place with a 4.03 second run in the Team Roping. Trying to defend their title, Cole Proctor and Ryan Motes will be returning after roping in 4.7 seconds.
The Steer Wrestling’s top is stacked with the best in the world. Hunter Cure, Matt Reeves and Tyler Pearson are just a few of the competitors to watch on Sunday.
Eight seconds at a time, the Saddle Bronc riders all rode with a purpose. Leading the pack going into Sunday is Wyatt Casper of Pampa, Texas who rode ONION RING for a whopping 91.25 points. We will also see the likes of Jacobs Crawley, Cole Elshere and Riggin Smith advance.
Will a million go home with a calf roper? Six qualifiers left Fort Worth with money on their mind and showed they have what it takes to advance to Sunday’s finals. Youngster Shad Mayfield shows no fear as he proved his talent, walking away in the top position.
Brittany Tonozzi, Kassie Mowery and multiple-time NFR qualifier Stevi Hillman all stopped the clock in less than 16 seconds in Barrel Racing.
2019’s Bull Riding champion, who walked away with a third of a million dollars, goes into Sunday to defend his title. Joao Ricardo Vieira rode THREE DAYS for 84 points to win. Sage Kimzey, Trey Benton and Claudio Montanha Jr. all advance.
For a complete list of the results from the finals, visit https://www.americanrodeo.com/. The American Rodeo finals will wrap up tomorrow at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tickets are on sale here, beginning at just $10.
About RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo
Taking place at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium on March 7-8, 2020, RFD-TV’s The American, hosts the richest weekend in Western sports. With $2.4 million on the line, the best athletes in the world will gather in Arlington, Texas to battle for the biggest single paycheck of their lives. The American invites the top athletes from the 2019 PRCA, WPRA and PBR world standings and puts them against everyday cowboys and cowgirls who advance from the American Semi-Finals. If a nationally ranked athlete wins, the prize is $100,000, but if a qualifier from the Semi-Finals – or an athlete who earned an exemption – wins THE AMERICAN, that contestant shares in a $1 million bonus pool. For more information, please visit:www.americanrodeo.com and www.RFDTV.com. Follow us on Twitter: @RFDTVAMERICAN and find us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/RFDTVTheAMERICAN. To buy tickets, go to AmericanRodeo.com
