Wickenburg Wraps Another Winning Title Fights
The Ariat World Series of Team Roping Title Fights rode strong at Rancho Rio, Wickenburg, Arizona, February 12–15, 2025. Known as the Team Roping Capital, Wickenburg drew ropers nationwide competing for a hefty $2,031,800 prize pot, marking the second-largest qualifier of the year. Topping the payouts, the #8.5 WS Qual roped in $339,600, with the #11.5 WS Qual close behind at $268,910. The event featured dual arenas, live-streamed on Roping.com, giving fans and competitors front-row action. WSTR President Ty Yost highlighted the KeyCard perks, including instant run videos via the Global Handicaps app, so competitors could focus purely on performance. KeyCard Max members enjoyed extra bonuses, like Roping.com memberships, roadside assistance, and event entry discounts. Competition kicked off with a #15.5 add-on, wrapping up fiercely with the Open qualifier. Renowned local arenas, including Rancho Rio, Simpson, Downtown, and Big Tree, reinforced Wickenburg’s premier roping reputation. See you next year at Rancho Rio for another round of top-level team roping competition.
#7.5 WS QUAL: Jordyn C Kurfiss, Prescott Valley, AZ, Lance Fillmore, Pueblo, CO, $25,800, 30.03 on 3; Bud Howell, Carthage, TX, Drew Galyean, Henderson, TX, $18,200, 33.03 on 3; Doug Parker, Judy Parker, Williams, CA, $13,660, 34.91 on 3; Donnie Johnston, Canadian, TX, Chris Eckhardt, Pray, MT, $12,140, 36.26 on 3; Cisco Nixon, Congress, AZ, Austin Vigil, Cave Creek, AZ, $10,620, 38.03 on 3; Shelly Moore, Jack Moore, Mount Vernon, MO, $9,100, 38.37 on 3; Gina Hall, Medford, OR, Andy Joffer, Jacksonville, OR, $7,580, 39.02 on 3; Steve Hinson, Jonesboro, AR, Steve Waltz, Cogan Station, PA, $6,060, 42.11 on 3;
Cole Prettyman, Kailua Kona, HI, Beau Ramirez, Wickenburg, AZ, $6,060, 18.98 on 2; Len Jones, Shorter, AL, Becky Cannizzaro, Wayne, OK, $4,560, 19.73 on 2; Joy Handley, Wickenburg, AZ, John Sampson, Boerne, TX, $4,560, 21.42 on 2; Dino Webb, Wheatland, CA, John Clary, Gardner, KS, $4,000, 22.67 on 2; Brett Hensley, Henderson, TX, Robert Delude, Waskom, TX, $4,000, 22.71 on 2; SGO FT: Bud Howell, Drew Galyean, $1,800, 9.05. #8.5 WS QUAL: Jana Smith, Carlsbad, NM, Mark McAlister, Artesia, NM, $64,400, 38.11 on 4; Robby LeFebre, Justin Tapia, Albuquerque, NM, $49,780, 41.43 on 4; Doug Parker, Williams, CA, Kevin Kelly, Jordan, MT, $35,120, 42.19 on 4; Kerry Jackman, Thermopolis, WY, Johnnie Phillips, Casper, WY, $26,340, 42.58 on 4; Haley Brown, Poncea, NE, Shelly Holliday, Chouteau, OK, $20,480, 43.45 on 4; Jay Rueter, Winchester, IL, Jerry Bliss, Ellisville, MO, $17,580, 44.7 on 4; Colin Miller, Kimberly, ID, Aaron Champneys, Chelsea, OK, $11,720, 45.17 on 4; SGO FT: Robby LeFebre, Justin Tapia, $1,800, 8.18. #9.5 WS QUAL: George Evetts, Hanford, CA, Gary Santos, Porterville, CA, $52,980, 37.13 on 4; BA Ulibarri, Chama, NM, Jose Romero, Bernalillo, NM, $40,940, 38.46 on 4; Wally Blankenship, Killdeer, ND, Josh Anderson, Manhattan, MT, $28,900, 39.03 on 4; Carly Todd, Willcox, AZ, Ace Peterson, San Simon, AZ, $19,260, 42.61 on 4; Garrett Cooper, Cave Creek, AZ, Tim Caswell, Phoenix, AZ, $14,460, 42.94 on 4; SGO FT: JT Bradley, Auburn, CA, Buck Baca, Valley Springs, CA, $900 each, 14.58. #10.5 WS QUAL: Steele Shumway, Pasco, WA, Ty Jacobs, Buckley, WA, $57,320, 33.52 on 4; Greg Cruthers, Maricopa, AZ, Colter Dunn, Ogema, SK, $44,280, 33.55 on 4;
Wyatt Bourdet, Billy J Aviles, Hollister, CA, $31,260, 35.86 on 4; George Evetts, Hanford, CA, Connor Nighman, Norwalk, CA, $23,440, 36.02 on 4; Mickey Young, Buhl, ID, Blake Bowler, Enterprise, UT, $13,020, 37.55 on 4; SGO FT: Gordon Graham, Maricopa, AZ, Braden Bedke, Oakley, ID, $1,800, 10.33. #11.5 WS QUAL: Steele Shumway, Pasco, WA, Stoney Boy Joseph, Herald, CA, $54,400, 33 on 4; Chuck Henderson, Spokane, WA, Ty Jacobs, Buckley, WA, $42,040, 33.37 on 4; Brooke Trammell, Ty Trammell, Amarillo, TX, $29,680, 33.81 on 4; Phil Schuman, Johnstown, CO, Zane Williams, Hammond, MT, $22,260, 33.89 on 4;
Lee Maggard, Westville, OK, Rusty Silva, Lapoint, UT, $12,360, 37.31 on 4; SGO FT: Kike Herrera, El Paso, TX, Jorge Hawkins, Santa Teresa, NM, $1,800, 11.89. #12.5 WS QUAL: Jason Carlson, Two Dot, MT, Ryan Ferguson, Wilsall, MT, $40,880, 32.15 on 4; Clay Shoop, Inola, OK, Jason James, Windsor, CO, $31,580, 32.19 on 4; Braxton Hughes, Canyon, TX, Will Mitchell, Henderson, NV, $22,300, 33.17 on 4; Todd Graff, Wittmann, AZ, Stoney Fred, Rough Rock, AZ, $11,140, 35.88 on 4; SGO FT: Avery Davis, Springdale, AR, Bryson Chamberlain, Vinita, OK, $1,800, 11.95. Total payouts: #15.5 Add on $78,480, #14.5 WS Qual $137,760, #13.5 WS Qual $190,010, #12.5 WS Qual $206,600, #11.5 WS Qual $268,910, #10.5 Legends $44,160, #10.5 WS Qual $285,320, #9.5 WS Qual $266,640, #8.5 WS Qual $339,600, #7.5 WS Qual $161,520, Open WS Qual $52,800.
