PRCA Team Roping Heeler Standings Update, March 22: RodeoHouston Shakes Up Standings, Hawkins Jumps to No. 1

Team roping at RodeoHouston showcased impressive performances, causing notable shifts in the World Standings

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Team roping at RodeoHouston saw impressive performances that reshaped the PRCA World Standings.

No. 1 Buddy Hawkins, $70,240

Buddy Hawkins now holds the No. 1 spot in the PRCA World Standings with earnings totaling $70,240 following his victory at RodeoHouston. Teaming up with his partner, J.C. Yeahquo, the team clocked in at 4.8 seconds, earning them a substantial check of $54,375 and propelling Hawkins to the top of the standings. With six National Finals Rodeo qualifications under his belt, the Texas cowboy is well on his way to securing a seventh trip to Las Vegas.

No. 6 Douglas Rich, $35,057

Douglas Rich and Jake Smith secured second place at RodeoHouston after advancing from Super Series 4 to the 4-Man Round, where they delivered a swift 5.2-second run. Their notable performance in Houston propelled Rich into the Top 10, currently holding the No. 6 spot in the World Standings.

No. 10 Trey Yates, $29,813

Trey Yates has surged into the Top 10 with earnings totaling $29,813, thanks to his successful run alongside partner Jake Clay at RodeoHouston. Although their journey concluded in the Wildcard Round with a second-place finish, Yates managed to accumulate $8,000 inside NRG Stadium, solidifying his advancement in the standings.

No. 13 Ross Ashford, $25,896

Ross Ashford has made significant strides in the PRCA World Standings, climbing from No. 20 to No. 13 after earning $6,500 at RodeoHouston. Partnered with Cash Duty, they progressed from Super Series 2 to the Semifinals, ultimately securing the top spot in the Wildcard Round.

RankName Earnings
1.Buddy Hawkins$70,240.46
2.Jake Long$58,848.22
3.Coleby Payne$45,318.31
4.Levi Lord$38,093.30
5.Colter Todd$36,271.16
6.Douglas Rich$35,057.42
7.Cole Curry$34,415.55
8.Hunter Koch $34,395.37
9.Kaden Profili$29,897.48
10.Trey Yates $29,813.69
11.Junior Nunes Nogueira $28,485.17
12.Wesley Thorp$26,158.21
13.Ross Ashford$25,896.17
14.Tanner Braden$25,685.91
15.Sid Sporer$25,025.65
16.Zach Mabry $23,458.78
17.Ryan Motes$$21,016.66
18.Tyler McKnight$20,232.40
19.Wyatt Cox$20,050.63
20.Clay Green $19,475.88

Standings courtesy of prorodeo.com on March 22 at 12:00 PM EST.

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