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Hampton and Williams Tie for First with Blazing 1.7-Second Runs at Huntsville Rodeo

JJ Hampton and Hali Williams tied for first place at the Walker County Fair & Pro Rodeo in Huntsville, Texas, with their blazing-fast 1.7-second runs in the breakaway roping.
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Hali Williams ties for first place in the second round of Rodeo Houston Super Series III.
Hali Williams ties for first place in the second round of Rodeo Houston Super Series III. | Courtesy Rodeo Houston

Breakaway ropers stole the spotlight amidst the dust and adrenaline of the Walker County Fair & Pro Rodeo in Huntsville, Texas, held on March 29-30.

Among the standout performances were those of 17-time WPRA World Champion JJ Hampton and NFBR qualifier Hali Williams. Both ropers showcased blazing-fast skills, clocking in at1.7 seconds, and earning $2,291 each.

Additionally, Braylee Shepherd, Sierra Spratt and Addie Weil demonstrated their skills with swift times of 1.9 seconds, securing $1,488 each.

Cash Fretwell emerged as the star cowboy of the event, earning the coveted All-around cowboy title and $1,488 for his versatility and talent in tie-down roping and steer roping.

Other champions of the Walker County Fair & Pro include:

  • Kashton Ford's commanding performance in bareback riding, notching an impressive 84.5-point ride aboard Korkow Rodeos' Onion Ring, earning $1,053.
  • Rowdy Parrott's lightning-fast execution in steer wrestling, securing $1,820 with a takedown in 4.1 seconds.
  • Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira's triumphant display in team roping, clinching victory with a time of 3.8 seconds, and each earning $2,238.
  • Sterling Crawley's masterful ride in saddle bronc riding, scoring 86 points aboard Korkow Rodeos' Pushing Daisies, and securing $1,148.
  • Zack Jongbloed's dominant performance in tie-down roping, with a swift time of 8.0 seconds, earning $1,622.
  • Preslie Reid's blazing run in barrel racing, clocking in at 17.40 seconds, to clinch the top spot and $1,729.
  • Trey Benton III and Donovan Rutherfurd's electrifying rides in bull riding, each scoring 85 points aboard Smith Pro Rodeos' Pain Killer and Island Time, respectively, and earning $1,131.
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Jenna Link
JENNA LINK

Jenna Link is an accomplished journalist with a passion for rodeo. Born and raised in Arizona, she grew up competing in barrel racing, team roping and breakaway. After studying marketing at Arizona State University, Jenna honed her skills working for top media outlets in the Western industry, which eventually led her to journalism.  Today, she works for Sports Illustrated’s Rodeo Daily, where her career and passion for rodeo combine. Despite her busy schedule, Jenna still finds time to compete in rodeos and jackpots. With her unique perspective as both a journalist and a rodeo athlete, Jenna brings a fresh and insightful voice to her reporting.

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