Eight athletes secured their places in the Semifinals Wednesday night during the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series I Championship at NRG Stadium, advancing one step closer to the championship round.
Contestants competed across three go-rounds, with the top four athletes in each event earning advancement based on their aggregate scores.
“Being able to have a chance to win RODEOHOUSTON sets any competitor up to have a really great year,” said Super Series I Breakaway Roping champion, Jackie Crawford.
Super Series I Champions
- Tie-Down Roping — Tyson Durfey, Millsap, Texas – $4,750
- Bareback Riding — Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyoming – $5,625
- Team Roping — Clint Summers, Lake City, Florida and Jade Corkill, Victoria, Texas – $3,750
- Saddle Bronc Riding — Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah – $5,500
- Steer Wrestling — Marc Joiner, Loranger, Louisiana – $5,000
- Barrel Racing — Michelle Alley, Madisonville, Texas – $9,000
- Breakaway Roping — Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas – $5,750
- Bull Riding — Roscoe Jarboe, Springer, Oklahoma – $5,000
Advancing to Semifinals
These champions will be joined by additional competitors who advanced based on their aggregate scores from the three go-rounds.
The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is a 20-day tournament-style competition that ultimately crowns champions in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping. Each event champion receives $65,000, in addition to winnings earned in earlier rounds, along with a custom-made saddle and belt buckle. Champions also receive an invitation to compete at RODEOHOUSTON the following year.
RODEOHOUSTON is an official PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) (NFR) National Finals Rodeo money event, with earnings from RODEOHOUSTON counting toward qualification for the NFR and the PRCA World Standings. For information about RODEOHOUSTON athletes, click HERE.