Hold onto your Stetsons, folks, because Statler Wright just put on a show in Bracket 2 of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo! He didn’t just ride one bucking bronco, he tamed two, scoring an impressive 87 points on Calgary Stampede’s Urgent Delivery and a solid 82.5 on Baby Kibitz. That double dose of cowboy grit earned him a cool $6,500 and a guaranteed spot in the Semifinals!
“The more I ride, the better I feel,” Wright said, and judging by his performance, he must be feeling mighty good! “Saddle’s feelin’ great, confidence is high, and I’m just aiming to keep this momentum rollin’.”
Reigning World Champion Zeke Thurston also showed why he wears the crown, snagging the top spot in Round 1 with a stellar ride on Umber Bubbles. He kept the checks rollin’ in the following rounds, securing his Semifinals pass with $5,500 tucked under his hat.
Sage Newman proved consistency is key, placing second in Round 1 and third in Round 2. This earned him a well-deserved third place in the qualifiers and a ticket to the Semifinals, along with a $3,500 payday.
Rounding out the Top 4 was Quintin McWhorter, who showcased his skills in both Round 1 and Round 3, taking home $2,500 and a shot at glory in the Semifinals.
So mark your calendars, rodeo fans! The Semifinals kick off February 22nd and 23rd on The Cowboy Channel and Cowboy Channel+, and you can bet these buckaroos will be bringing the heat! Don’t miss out on the excitement!
