Talented Rookies Take Wins in San Antonio

The second semifinals brought outstanding competition with thrilling rides and fast times. This leaves just one position to fill in the finals. The first 10 cowboys and cowgirls have been determined by the semifinal rounds. The final competitor will be determined in the Saturday wildcard performance at 12 pm CST.

In the bareback riding, it was rookie Brayze Schill who took the round win with 86 points. After earning his way to the rodeo from the qualifier and then making the semifinals, Schill rode Fringe Jacket from J Bar J Rodeo. Joining him in the final round will be Clayton Biglow, Mason Clements, Bronc Marriott and Rocker Steiner.

Reigning World Champion Tyler Waguespack took the win in the steer wrestling with his strong man 3.6-second run. He will deposit the $5,000 check from the round and also make his appearance in the finals alongside Kyle Irwin, Will Lummus, Tim Kemp and Tristan Martin.

No strangers to the winner's circle, Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord split the win with Chad Masters and Wyatt Cox with a 3.6-second run. Both of these teams will be in the finals, along with teams Brady Tryan/Calgary Smith, Clint Summers/Jake Long, and Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp.

The saddle bronc riders showed off and certainly showed up for the round. A member of the legendary Wright family took the win with Statler Wright scoring 86.5 points on Calgary Stampede's Debt So Long. This will be the first time Statler will be in the finals and he will be joined by Zeke Thurston, Mitch Pollock, Logan Hay and Ryder Sanford.

The ladies of the breakaway have been the stars of the show in San Antonio. In the first semifinals, Shai Schaefer broke the arena record with her incredible 1.5-second run. Semifinals No. two was nearly as fast, with Taylor Munsell roping her calf in 1.6 seconds. She earned her $5,000 paycheck and a trip to the finals. She will rope alongside Sarah Angelone, Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, Nicole Baggerly, and Taylor Engesser.

Reigning World Champion Riley Webb backed into the box and did his job when he tied his calf in 7.5 seconds. Webb gave credit to his horse in the interview, but the young roper deserves some credit as well after earning $11,500 so far at San Antonio and a trip to the finals. He will be accompanied by Hunter Herrin, Riley Pruitt, Bryce Derrer and Beau Cooper.

Emily Beisel took advantage of being second out on the ground and guided her great horse through the pattern in a smoking 13.70 seconds. The $5,000 check helped earn her a berth in the finals along with Preslie Reid, Ashley Castleberry, Stevi Hillman, and Summer Kosel.

With a thrilling ride and a 90.5-point score, Jacauy Hale earned his $5,000 check for the round win. This was the first time Hale had been to San Antonio and also his first ride over 90 points. Hale will get another chance to show off his talent in the finals with Clayton Sellars, Gavin Hauck, Cole Teel and Jeter Lawrence.

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Semifinal 2 Results:

Bareback Riding

Second Semifinal: 1. Brayze Schill, 86 points on J Bar J Rodeo’s Fringe Jacket, $5,000; 2. Mason Clements, 85.5; $4,000; 3. Clayton Biglow, 85, $3,000; 2. Bronc Marriott, 84, $2,000; 5. Jess Pope, 82.5; 6. Cole Franks, 81; 7. Weston Timberman, 80.5; 8. (tie) Wacey Schalla and Lane McGehee, 75 each; 10. Rocker Steiner, NS.
Final qualifiers: 1. Clayton Biglow, $9,000; 2. Brayze Schill, $8,500; 3. Mason Clements, $6,250; 4. Bronc Marriott, $5,750; 5. Rocker Steiner, $5,250.

Steer Wrestling

Second Semifinal: 1. Tyler Waguespack, 3.6 seconds, $5,000; 2. Kyle Irwin, 3.7, $4,000; 3. (tie) Will Lummus and Tim Kemp, 4.2, $2,500 each; 5. Don Payne, 4.6; 6. Grant Peterson, 6.2; 7. Tristan Martin, 14.5; 8. (tie) Stetson Jorgensen, Cody Devers and Cole Walker, NT.
Final qualifiers: 1. Tyler Waguespack, $8,750; 2. Kyle Irwin, $8,500; 3. Will Lummus, $7,000; 4. Tim Kemp, $6,000; 5. Tristan Martin, $4,500.

Team Roping

Second Semifinal: 1. (tie) Dustin Egusquiza/Levi Lord and Chad Masters/Wyatt Cox, 3.6 seconds, $4,500 each; 3. Brady Tryan/Calgary Smith, 3.9, $3,000; 4. Clint Summers/Jake Long, 4.5, $2,000; 5. Kellan Johnson/Carson Johnson, 5.3; 6. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 8.5; 7. Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp, 8.6; 8. J.C. Yeahquo/Buddy Hawkins II, Erich Rogers/Paul Eaves and Jake Clay/Trey Yates, NS.
Final qualifiers: 1. Dustin Egusquiza/Levi Lord, $11,250 each; 2. Brady Tryan/Calgary Smith, $8,250; 3. Chad Masters/Wyatt Cox, $7,750; 4. Clint Summers/Jake Long, $5,000; 5. Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp, $4,000.

Saddle Bronc Riding

Second Semifinal: 1. Statler Wright, 86.5 points on Calgary Stampede’s Debt So Long, $5,000; 2. Zeke Thurston, 85.5, $4,000; 3. Mitch Pollock, 84, $3,000; 4. Brody Wells, 83, $2,000; 5. (tie) Layton Green and Wyatt Casper, 81 each; 8. Logan Hay, 77.5; 9. Sterling Crawley, 76; Keene Justesen, NS.
Final qualifiers: 1. Statler Wright, $11,500; 2. Zeke Thurston, $9,500; 3. Mitch Pollock, $7,000; 4. Logan Hay, $6,000; 5. Ryder Sanford, $4,500.

Tie-Down Roping

Second Semifinal: 1. Riley Mason Webb, 7.5 seconds, $5,000; 2. Cash Hooper, 7.6, $4,000; 3. Bryce Derrer, 8.6, $3,000; 4. Riley Pruitt, 9.2, $2,000; 5. Guy Raasch, 9.3; 6. Cash Hooper, 11.0; 7. John Douch, Joel Harris, Bruston Minton and Beau Cooper, NT.
Final qualifiers: 1. Riley Mason Webb, $11,500; 2. Hunter Herrin, $6,500; 3. Riley Pruitt, $6,250; 4. Bryce Derrer, $5,500; 5. Beau Cooper, $4,500.

Barrel Racing

Second Semifinal: 1. Emily Beisel, 13.70 seconds, $5,000; 2. Ashley Castleberry, 13.73, $4,000; 3. Summer Kosel, 13.86, $3,000; 4. Preslie Reid, 14.09, $2,000; 5. Kelly Allen, 14.25; 6. Stevi Hillman, 14.47; 7. Jodee Miller, 18.83; 8. Oceane Veilleux, 19.05; 9. Ryann Pedone, 19.22; 10. Abby Phillips, 24.51.
Final qualifiers: 1. Preslie Reid, $8,000; 2. (tie) Emily Beisel and Ashley Castleberry, $7,500 each; 5. Summer Kosel, $5,500.

Bull Riding

Second Semifinal: 1. JaCauy Hale, 90.5 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Theodore, $5,000; 2. (tie) Clayton Sellars and Gavin Hauck, 88, $3,500 each; 4. Cody Teel, 86.5, $2,000; 5. (tie) Maverick Smith, Creek Young, Jack Gilmore, Parker Breding, Jeter Lawrence and Dustin Boquet, NS.
Final qualifiers: 1. Clayton Sellars, $12,083; 2. JaCauy Hale, $8,500; 3. Gavin Hauck, $5,750; 4. Cody Teel, $4,833; 5. Jeter Lawrence, $4,750.
*(all totals include ground money).

Breakaway Roping

Second Semifinal: 1. Taylor Munsell, 1.6 seconds, $5,000; 2. Sarah Angelone, 1.9, $4,000; 3. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, 2.1, $3,000; 4. Taylor Engesser, 2.4, $2,000.
Finals qualifiers: 1. Sarah Angelone, $10,750; 2. Taylor Munsell, $7, 250; 3. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, $5,750; 4. Nicole Baggarley, $5,250; 5. Taylor Engesser, $5,000.