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Battle of the Brothers at Texas Circuit Finals

The RAM Texas Circuit Finals are half way over for team ropers after concluding round two.
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Battle of the Brothers at Texas Circuit Finals
Battle of the Brothers at Texas Circuit Finals

Team ropers were all business in the first two rounds of the Texas Circuit Finals at the Heart O' Texas Coliseum in Waco. An average of 9.9 seconds on two head ties for first after the second round. 

The top 12 teams in the Texas Circuit standings qualified to compete in Waco, from there, the top two teams will advance to the NFR Open next July. 

Its not out of the ordinary to see generations of families compete in rodeo. For many families, it is their way of life passed down to their kids and grandkids. However, it is not every day siblings have the opportunity to compete together at such a high level. 

At the Texas Circuit Finals there are three teams of brothers competing together, all placing in the first round. 

Rockwall, Texas, natives Coy and Colton Brittain won the first round with a 5.0-second run, and then fourth in the second round with 4.9 seconds to lead the average. The Brittain's have also qualified for the United Professional Rodeo Association finals that will take place at the State Fair of Texas next week in Dallas. 

Manny Egusquiza and Evan Arnold won the second round with a 4.3-second run, combined with their time from round one, they are splitting first in the average with the Brittains. 

Newlywed McCoy and his brother McCray Profili placed fourth in round one with 8.5 seconds. A businesslike run in round two puts them fourth in the average with two rounds remaining. The Profili brothers also qualified for the UPRA finals.

The RAM Texas Circuit Finals will conclude after the fourth round Friday night. 

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Alex Cawthon
ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation. 

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