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Stage is Set for Governor's Cup Breakaway Ropers

The stage is set for 12 breakaway ropers to battle it out at the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls later this month.
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Stage is Set for Governor's Cup Breakaway Ropers
Stage is Set for Governor's Cup Breakaway Ropers

With over $100,000 projected to pay out in just breakaway roping, nerves are setting in for the pool of 12 girls as the Cinch Playoffs in Sioux Falls nears.

The Governor's Cup has equal payout amongst all eight events, which is a huge compliment to breakaway ropers. Although there are some other big paying rodeos that have added equal payout in all events over the years, the majority of rodeos do not have equal payout for breakaway roping.

All 12 athletes either advanced to Sioux Falls through the ranks of the Cinch Playoff Series in Puyallup or came through the Cinch Playoff Series standings. Throughout the year designated rodeos allowed competitors to earn points in the series standings.

In Sioux Falls there will be two full go-rounds on Thursday and Friday in which all the athletes will compete. The average on two-head from the go-rounds will lead the top-8 girls to Saturday's clean slate. The four fastest times Saturday will go to the four-man shoot out round.

With a projected payout off $10,000 for first-place in each round as well as a $25,000 purse for the winner of the shoot out round, there could be big changes within the top-15 of the WPRA world standings.

However, no one in the pool of 12 competitors that are sitting outside the top-15 will have a chance to move up in the standings. 

Breakaway Ropers Competing in Sioux Falls:

Hali Williams, No. 1, $145,786

Shelby Boisjoli, No. 2, $136,944

Sarah Angelone, No. 3, $114,047

Martha Angelone, No. 4, $112,562

Taylor Munsell, No. 5, $98,402

Joey Williams, No. 6, $96,799

Kelsie Domer, No. 7, $94,725

Danielle Lowman, No. 9, $82,816

Jackie Crawford, No. 10, $80,687

Bradi Good, No. 13, $74,686

Kendal Pierson, No. 14, $69,966

Maddy Deerman, No. 30, $36,350

It'll be a big weekend for these athletes as the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas begins to near are the picture becomes clearer. 

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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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