On Monday night, nine athletes locked in their places in the RODEOHOUSTON® Semifinals, 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.
With a spot secured in Semifinal 2, Tuf Cooper is taking a strategic approach heading into the next round.
“I’ll be able to watch the cattle in the first semifinals, figure out my draw, and come up with a specific game plan,” Cooper said. “Just coming in with a great feel and keeping it rolling with my horsepower.”
Super Series IV Champions
- Tie-Down Roping — Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas- $5,250
- Bareback Riding — Sam Peterson, Helena, Montana- $5,500
- Team Roping — Jr Dees, Orange, Texas and Landen Glenn, McAlester, Oklahoma- $6,000
- Saddle Bronc Riding — Damian Brennan, Milsap, Texas- $7,000
- Steer Wrestling —Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Oregon- $6,875
- Barrel Racing — LaTricia Duke, Henrietta, Texas- $7,000
- Breakaway Roping — Macy Young, Wittmann, Arizona- $7,000
- Bull Riding — Tristan Hutchings, Stephenville, Texas- $6,000
And with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, confidence—and maybe a little luck—is on their side.
“Things are rolling for me right now, I’m drawing good, so yeah I feel real lucky,” said Damian Brennan.
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.