All-Around Cowboys Dominate at Rodeo Killeen
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo in Killeen, Texas, is a premier event that showcases the top talents in the sport of rodeo. This rodeo attracts skilled competitors from all over the country who are on the pro rodeo trail. As contestants prepare for the busy summer months, Kileen is a must-stop competition along the way.
Spectators are also offered an exhilarating experience; beyond the competitions, attendees can also enjoy a range of entertainment options, including live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, making it a fun-filled outing for people of all ages. Kileen is the place to be for rodeo enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the excitement and adrenaline of one of America's most beloved sporting traditions.
Moreover, the rodeo serves as a platform for promoting and preserving the rich heritage of the American West. It celebrates the cowboy way of life and pays tribute to the traditions and values that have shaped the rodeo culture for generations. The town of Kileen is known for preserving the cowboy way.
This year, the Kileen PRCA took place May 16-18. Very successful cowboys and cowgirls showed up to compete. Standing out were all-around cowboys Cooper Martin and Chet Weitz. They showcased their exceptional talents by excelling in the tie-down roping and team roping events. Their remarkable performances in these disciplines led them to tie for the coveted all-around title of the rodeo. Martin and Weitz's achievements highlight their versatility and skill across multiple rodeo events. Uniquely, they roped together as a team, placing second with their 4.1-second run.
Chet is a 23-year-old talent who calls London, Texas home. Known for his all-around skills, Weitz has had much success in the tie-down roping and team roping throughout the last couple of years.
Cooper Martin is a 27-year-old and three-time NFR qualifier who lives in Alma, Kansas.
Other big names were seen at the top of the leaderboard in Kileen, such as World Champion tie-down roper Marcos Costa and seven-time NFR qualifying saddle bronc rider Brody Cress.
See full results below:
Rodeo Killeen Results
Bareback Riding
1 | Wacey Shalla | 84.5 | $1,545.00 |
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2 | Bryce Eck | 83.0 | $1,770.00 |
3 | Payton Lackey | 81.5 | $843.00 |
4 | Jade Taton | 79.5 | $562.00 |
5 | Roedy Farrell | 79.0 | $328.00 |
6 | Kash Martin | 73.5 | $234.00 |
Steer Wrestling
1 | Gary Gilbert | 3.5 | $1,854.00 |
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2 | Paul Melvin | 3.8 | $1,534.00 |
3 | Heath Thomas | 4.1 | $1,214.00 |
4 | Cade Staton | 4.4 | $895.00 |
5/6 | Taylor Pavlosky | 4.8 | $447.00 |
5/6 | Dylan Schroeder | 4.8 | $447.00 |
Team Roping
1 | Casey Tew/Cody Tew | 4.0 | $2,530.00 each |
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2 | Chet Weitz / Cooper Martin | 4.1 | $2,200.00 each |
3 | Tyler Tryan / Logan Moore | 4.2 | $1,870.00 each |
4/5 | Riley Kittle / Will Woodfrin | 4.4 | $1,375.00 each |
4/5 | Jayse Tettonhorst / Ty Arnold | 4.4 | $1,375.00 each |
6 | Devon Johnson / Boogie Ray | 4.5 | $880.00 each |
7 | Peyton Walters / Brandon Gonzales | 4.8 | $560.00 each |
8 | Wyatt Imus / Tyler McKnight | 5.6 | $220.00 each |
Saddle Bronc
1 | Brody Cress | 82.0 | $1,914.00 |
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2/3 | Logan Cook | 81.0 | $1,247.00 |
2/3 | Ira Dickinson | 81.0 | $1,247.00 |
4 | Casyn Ballenger | 80.5 | $696.00 |
5 | Weston Patterson | 79.5 | $406.00 |
6/7 | Sterling Crawley | 79.0 | $145.00 |
6/7 | Isaac Diaz | 79.0 | $145.00 |
Tie-Down Roping
1 | Marcos Costa | 8.4 | $2,389.00 |
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2 | Carsyn Sunivson | 9.3 | $2,077.00 |
3 | John Douch | 9.5 | $1,766.00 |
4 | Paden Bray | 9.7 | $1,454.00 |
5 | Cole Clemons | 10.1 | $1,143.00 |
6 | Cameron Crow | 10.4 | $831.00 |
7 | Carson Watford | 11.5 | $519.00 |
8 | Chance Rodriguez | 12.7 | $208.00 |
Barrel Racing
1 | Kelly Allen | 17.0 | $2,326.00 |
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2 | Jymmy Cox | 17.19 | $1,977.00 |
3 | Tiany Schuster | 17.24 | $1,628.00 |
4 | Sadie Miller | 17.25 | $1,325.00 |
5/6/7 | Andrea Busby | 17.26 | $853.00 |
5/6/7 | Keyla Costa | 17.26 | $853.00 |
5/6/7 | Kaycee Killingsworth | 17.26 | $853.00 |
8/9 | Jesse Harris | 17.37 | $436.00 |
8/9 | Brittany Tonozzi | 17.37 | $436.00 |
10/11 | Ivy Hurst | 17.43 | $320.00 |
10/11 | Kalli McCall | 17.43 | $320.00 |
12 | Jo Fisher | 17.50 | $233.00 |
Bull Riding
1/2 | Garrett Wall | 86 | $3,014.00 |
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1/2 | Scott Wells | 86 | $3,014.00 |
3 | Toby Hale | 85.5 | $1,934.00 |
4 | Riggen Hughes | 82 | $1,251.00 |
5 | Ethan Winckler | 81 | $796.00 |
MADISON RICHMANN
Madison Richmann calls Keenesburg, Colorado home. There you can find her parents, Justin and Shawnda, and her younger brother Rylan. Currently, she is living in Oklahoma while attending Western Oklahoma State College on a rodeo scholarship, and studying agriculture communications, where she will graduate this spring. Madie plans to continue her education and rodeo career when transferring to a university in the fall to work towards her bachelor's degree. As a breakaway roper, Madison is excited for all of the new opportunities that are continually arising for women in the sport of rodeo. Also a barrel racer and team roper, Richmann is very passionate for all things of the western way of life. As an advocate for agriculture, she plans to help educate all, about the importance of the industry. When looking into the future, Madie plans to make a career in journalism and marketing for the western sports and agriculture industries while continuing her rodeo career professionally.