After a thrilling nine rounds of competition, Round 10 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo delivered the final chapter of the season, crowning a new class of PRCA world champions and etching unforgettable moments into rodeo history. Here are the Round 10 highlights, presented by Mahindra.
Weatherford, Texas, native Rocker Steiner became a third-generation world champion after leading the bareback riding standings for much of the 2025 regular season and setting a regular-season earnings record. Steiner delivered when it mattered most, posting a clutch 90.5-point ride aboard Calgary Stampede’s Disco Party in Round 10. His fifth-place finish in the aggregate earned $31,937 and secured his first PRCA World Championship.
Reserve world champion Sam Petersen claimed the coveted NFR average title in bareback riding, posting a combined score of 854 points over 10 rounds to earn $94,036. Round 10 also featured a standout performance from Louisiana cowboy Kade Sonnier, who captured his second go-round win of the week with a 90.75-point ride aboard Brookman Rodeo’s Lunatic Heaven, worth $36,668.
Steer wrestling saw California cowboy Tucker Allen complete a storybook NFR, earning $248,045 during his 10-day run in Las Vegas. Allen surged to the top of both the world standings and aggregate race, claiming both prestigious titles. He dominated the aggregate with a combined time of 46.4 seconds, earning $94,036. In Round 10, Stetson Jorgensen electrified the sold-out crowd with a lightning-fast 3.4-second run to win the go-round.
Team roping fans were kept on the edge of their seats throughout Round 10. Andrew Ward and Jake Long tied Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira for the go-round win with a 3.9-second run. That performance also secured Ward and Long the 2025 team roping world championship and NFR average title, narrowly edging out Driggers and Nogueira.
Saddle bronc riding showcased a true family affair. Stetson Wright posted an impressive 89.75-point ride aboard J Bar J’s Shady Jacket to share the Round 10 win with older brother Ryder Wright, who matched the score aboard Calgary Stampede’s Dandy Delight. When the dust settled, however, it was youngest brother Statler Wright who emerged as the world champion. Statler claimed his first gold buckle and average title with a combined score of 864.25 points over 10 rounds.
Tie Down roper Ty Harris claimed Round 10 honors with a swift 6.8-second run, earning $36,668. The aggregate title went to three-time world champion Riley Webb, who posted a 10-round total of 82.3 seconds. Webb’s consistency earned him his third consecutive gold buckle, further cementing his place in rodeo history.
In the barrel racing, Carlee Otero continued her strong NFR performance with another go-round win, stopping the clock in 13.28 seconds. Canadian cowgirl Julie Plourde’s consistency paid off as she earned the NFR aggregate title with a combined time of 139.67 seconds. Ultimately, reigning world champion Kassie Mowry defended her gold buckle and regular-season lead to secure her second world title.
Bull riding saw T.J. Gray cap off a historic week with an 88.5-point ride aboard Rosser Rodeo’s Mr. Priefert to win Round 10. Gray covered seven of 10 bulls, claimed the average title and Top Gun honors, and earned $295,655 during his time in Las Vegas — making him the highest-earning athlete in a single event at the 2025 NFR.
Stetson Wright closed the season in dominant fashion, capturing both the bull riding and all-around cowboy titles. Wright earned a remarkable $817,088 during the 2025 season, solidifying his place as one of the most successful athletes in PRCA history and completing a tremendous comeback after a sidelining injury-plagued 2024 season.
As the sun sets on the 2025 season, fans and athletes alike will remember the NFR for its unforgettable storylines and the 40th anniversary of its Las Vegas residency at the Thomas & Mack Center in the heart of Sin City.
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