Rodeo Austin: Playoffs Night 2

The leaderboard is set to have changes tonight as the next group of contestants battle for their spot in the Top 8 of Rodeo Austin Semifinals. It is the second of three nights of Semifinals.

BAREBACK RIDING

Waylon Bourgeios has a rematch with Beutler and Son Rodeo’s Table Top. The Louisiana bareback rider had the horse for the first time in Tucson, Arizona but to move on to the Finals in Austin, he will need to score higher than he did there.

STEER WRESTLING

Curtis Cassidy had a second-place finish in the Long Round with a quick 3.6-second run. It would be ideal for the Canadian bull dogger to make a run just as fast in the Semifinals to almost guarantee a spot in the Final Round. Newly crowned RodeoHouston Champion Dalton Massey will also be gunning for a fast time to land him inside the Top 8.

TEAM ROPING

Clay Tryan and Jade Corkill along with Derrick Begay and Colter Todd did not land in the money in the Long Round but they did get the call back to the Semifinals for another shot. These teams are two of the most decorated cowboys in this performance with a 4.7 being the time to beat to take the lead.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

Zeke Thurston has once again matched up with the great National Finals bucking horse of Andrews Rodeo, All Or Nothin’. When the two met the most recent time, it was at the NFR where Thurston rode for 89.5 points.

TIE-DOWN ROPING

It could be a tough night of calf roping with the lineup there is. Ty Harris has had momentum in his favor while Riley Webb’s horsepower is always top notch. Veterans Jake Pratt and Tyson Durfey are also two to never count out.

BREAKAWAY ROPING

Hali Williams is fresh off a career high moment in Houston and the young breakaway roper is No. 1 in the World with a shot at another title from the Texas Swing. She’s not the only young superstar going for a top 8 finish, Madison Outhier joins tonight’s performance as well.

BARREL RACING

Texas’ very own Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi has a trailer full of outstanding equine athletes. Birdie and Pickles are two that she can call on at any rodeo and expect success. Ivy Hurst is another cowgirl that can jump on any equine athlete and make a run that could top the charts.

BULL RIDING

The bull power in tonight’s performance is high caliber. Beutler and Son Rodeo is bringing Record Rack’s Viper, Poker Face, Black Panther and Tilt A Whirl among others to this performance. The cowboys trying to make the eight include Colton Kelly, Jesse Hopper and rookie Jestyn Woodward.