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Who Will Take Home Governor's Cup Calf Roping Championship?

Twelve of the best PRCA tie-down ropers will compete in the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup for a chance at $45,000.
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Who Will Take Home Governor's Cup Calf Roping Championship?
Who Will Take Home Governor's Cup Calf Roping Championship?

As the Governor's Cup quickly approaches at the end of the month, tie-down ropers are gearing up for their last chance of the 2023 regular season to earn significant money towards National Finals Rodeo qualification. 

Most of the athletes in the field are safely sitting inside the top-15 and have already punched their ticket to the NFR in December. 

However, there are a few left in the lineup that still remain on the NFR bubble. To add to the nerve-racking end of season dramatics, 15th in the world, Zack Jongbloed, is not in the lineup for Sioux Falls. Which could mean the end of his season. 

To make matters more interesting, Luke Potter is right on Jongbloed's heels in 16th with $99,276. With less than $1,000 keeping Potter out of the top-15, the youngster is certainly going to be gunning it in Sioux Falls. 

Governor's Cup Tie Down Ropers

  1. Riley Webb, 1st in World, $277,796
  2. Haven Meged, 2nd in World, $191,753
  3. Shad Mayfield, 3rd in World, $165,947
  4. Shane Hanchey, 4th in World, $154,877
  5. Ty Harris, 5th in World, $139,392
  6. Cory Solomon, 6th in World, $119,409
  7. Westyn Hughes, 7th in World, $116,969
  8. John Douch, 9th in World, $113,739
  9. Blane Cox, 11th in World, $113,038
  10. Caleb Schmidt, 13th in World, $112,318
  11. Kincade Henry, 14th in World, $111,736
  12. Luke Potter, 16th in World, $99,276

As time runs out for the 2023 season, even the athletes that have already secured their spot at the 2023 NFR are eager to add to the standings to give themselves a better advantage going into Las Vegas. 

The race for a World Title is still far from over. 

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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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