The 2025 National Finals Rodeo drew an electrifying crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on December 6, showcasing a series of thrilling events that highlighted the talents of the world’s best rodeo athletes. With significant payouts and fierce competition, the third go-round results revealed some remarkable performances across various disciplines.
In the Bareback Riding, Waylon Bourgeois took the lead, scoring an impressive 88.75 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Priefert’s Dusty Roads, earning $36,668. Following closely behind were Sam Petersen with an 87.25 score and Rocker Steiner at 87 points. The average leader in this event remained Bourgeois with a total of 259.25 points on three head.
The Steer Wrestling event saw Ty Erickson dominate with a swift time of 3.5 seconds, netting him a payout of $36,668. Bridger Anderson and Stetson Jorgensen tied for second with times of 3.9 seconds, each receiving $25,431.
In Team Roping, a three-way tie for first place occurred with lightning-fast times of 3.8 seconds posted by Lightning Aguilera/Kaden Profili, Dawson Graham/Dillon Graham, and Kolton Schmidt/Jonathan Torres, each claiming $29,177. Meanwhile, Andrew Ward and Jake Long led the average with a total of 12.3 seconds across three head.
Statler Wright ruled the Saddle Bronc Riding with a score of 88.25 points on Smith Pro Rodeos’ Angel Cat, securing $36,668. The average leaderboard was topped by Stetson Dell Wright with a cumulative score of 263.75 points across three rides.
In Tie-Down Roping, Riley Mason Webb secured first place with a time of 7.0 seconds and a winner’s check of $36,668, closely followed by Kincade Henry and Ty Harris, who finished in 7.3 and 7.4 seconds, respectively.
Barrel Racing was equally competitive, with Carlee Otero clocking in at 13.54 seconds to take first place and $36,668. Kassie Mowry led the average standings with a cumulative time of 41.06 seconds over three runs.
The Bull Riding spectacle saw Tristen Hutchings score a stunning 90.5 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Vitalix Smokin Hott, leading to a payout of $36,668. Stetson Dell Wright dominated the average leaderboard with a total of 267.75 points.
Overall, the All-Around standings saw Stetson Dell Wright leading the pack with earnings of $576,085, while the Top Gun leaderboard highlighted his status with $112,315 from his performances across various events.
With multiple stock contractors showcasing top-tier rodeo stock, including Calgary Stampede, Cervi Championship Rodeo, and others, the competition was fierce, setting the stage for an action-packed final round at this year’s prestigious rodeo event. As the participants gear up for the final stages, the energy in Las Vegas continues to soar, anticipating who will take home the championship titles.
