The 2025 National Finals Rodeo showcased an intense fifth go-round at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on December 8, featuring standout performances across various events.
### Bareback Riding
Rocker Steiner took the spotlight with an impressive 89-point ride on Brookman Rodeo’s Lunatic Heaven, earning him a prize of $36,668. Close behind was Sam Petersen with an 88.75, and Wacey Schalla finished strong at 88 points. The average leaderboard is topped by Wacey Schalla with a total of 434.25 points over five rides, while Rocker Steiner closely follows with 430.75 points.
The world standings in bareback riding show Rocker Steiner leading with total earnings of $421,185, followed by Sam Petersen and Jess Pope in second and third place, respectively, with earnings of $307,406 and $266,857.
### Steer Wrestling
In steer wrestling, Scott Guenthner posted a winning time of 3.4 seconds, bringing home $36,668. Justin Shaffer closely trailed with 3.5 seconds. The average leaders are led by Tucker Allen with a total of 23.5 seconds over five head. Will Lummus currently stands at the top of the world standings with earnings of $278,452.
### Team Roping
The team roping event saw Kolton Schmidt and Jonathan Torres clinch victory with a time of 3.7 seconds, earning $36,668 each. Andrew Ward and Jake Long lead the average standings with a combined time of 21.9 seconds. In the world standings, Tanner Tomlinson leads the headers with $239,938, while Jake Long tops the heelers with $233,404.
### Saddle Bronc Riding
Damian Brennan impressed the crowd with a score of 90 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Ed Bishop, collecting $36,668. Stetson Dell Wright leads the average standings with 439.25 points. The world standings show Ryder Wright at the forefront with $373,387 in earnings.
### Tie-Down Roping
John Douch emerged victorious in tie-down roping with a time of 7.4 seconds, earning him $36,668. Brushton Minton leads the average standings with a total of 42.7 seconds. Shad Mayfield currently leads the world standings, boasting earnings of $376,511.
### Barrel Racing
In barrel racing, Carlee Otero clocked a swift time of 13.43 seconds to take the round win, which came with a prize of $36,668. Katelyn Scott leads the average standings, completing the round with an aggregate time of 68.63 seconds. The world standings have Kassie Mowry at the top with $279,684.
### Bull Riding
J.R. Stratford had a standout performance in bull riding, scoring 90.50 points on Rafter H Rodeo Livestock’s Deal Me In, earning a win of $36,668. The average leaderboard currently features Stratford at the top with 350.75 points on four head. Stetson Dell Wright leads the world standings with $462,490.
### All-Around and Top Gun Standings
Stetson Dell Wright leads the all-around standings with total earnings of $622,216, with Wacey Schalla in second place at $548,131. In the top gun rankings, Wacey Schalla holds the lead with $128,284.
### Conclusion
The fifth go-round of the NFR has provided thrilling moments and fierce competition as top rodeo athletes continue to excel leading into the final rounds. Various stock contractors have contributed to this year’s event, maintaining the high level of competition that rodeo fans have come to expect. The rodeo continues to captivate audiences and showcases the remarkable skill and determination of its competitors.
