By Dee Yates
Photos by Anderson C bar C
Standing apart as the largest non-profit, member- owned team roping organization in the United States, the American Cowboys Team Roping Association (ACTRA) demonstrated the power of its unique structure by returning an impressive $2,040,979 to its members during its 30-day finals series. Run entirely by volunteer members for the benefit of its members, ACTRA’s distinctive model ensures that competitors—not shareholders— reap the rewards, as evidenced by the 42nd Annual Wrangler/Professional’s Choice ACTRA National Finals at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center, October 19-26, 2024.
“When you join ACTRA, you’re not just joining another roping association—you’re becoming part of a member-owned organization where every dollar goes back to benefit the ropers,” states National President Bill Horner. “Distributing over $2 million in just 30 days of finals competition reflects our commitment to making ACTRA events not just competitive, but financially rewarding for our members.”
The impressive payout series included the California Chapter’s substantial $600,000 distribution at their finals, showcasing how ACTRA’s volunteer-driven, non-profit model consistently delivers major returns across all regions. Under the leadership of Horner and a dedicated volunteer board of directors representing territories from Hawaii to the Rocky Mountains, ACTRA continues to set the standard for member-focused roping events.
The National Finals exemplified this commitment to substantial rewards, with the California Custom Super 7 division champions Steve Dugger and Preston Olsen claiming not only $7,000 each for their 39.07 on five head but also driving home with brand new trailers. In the RopeSmart Big Bucks division, Hawaii National Director Lexis Andrade and Ethan Awa shared top honors and $7,000 per team with Roger Nonella and David Inman, both teams marking identical 29.17-second runs on four head.
Youth competitors proved they could compete for significant money, with Sloan McFarlane dominating the Ladies Breakaway for a $2,620 payday with 10.27 on three head. The next generation continued to shine as Grant Denny and Artemio Semder posted a lightning-fast 6.17 in the #4 division, while David Temple and Devon McDaniel secured the #10 1/2 Handicap championship.
This member-focused success thrives through the efforts of volunteer regional directors including Larry McGrady and Tres Porter (California), Shawn Aguiar and Chris Awa (Hawaii), Marty Okamura and Kelli Riley (Nevada/Idaho), Mike Jardine and Travis Wienke (Northwest), and Bryan Roundy and Shelly Winn (Rocky Mountain). Together with National Vice President JT Bradley, National Secretary Heidi Fettic, and Past President Ty Rogers, they’ve built an organization that consistently delivers on its promises to members.
“ACTRA’s unique position in the roping world comes from our member-first philosophy,” explains Horner. “Our half-number handicap system ensures fair competition across all skill
levels, while our non-profit structure means the money stays where it belongs—with our ropers.”
The organization’s commitment extends beyond the arena through member-supported programs like the scholarship fund for young ropers and the catastrophe fund for members facing hardship. This combination of competitive opportunity and community support sets ACTRA apart in the industry.
The benefits of ACTRA membership have never been more clear. With payouts exceeding $2 million in just 30 days of finals competition, industry-leading prizes including new trailers, and divisions for every skill level, ACTRA truly lives up to its motto: “Where Families Come to Rope.”
Regional directors across all chapters are ready to welcome new members to the ACTRA family. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor eyeing those major paydays, a weekend warrior looking for fair competition, or a family seeking a supportive roping community, ACTRA’s member- owned structure ensures you’ll be part of an organization that puts its ropers first.
“These substantial payouts represent our commitment to our members,” concludes Horner. “When you join ACTRA, you’re not supporting corporate interests—you’re joining a community of volunteer members working together to create the best possible environment for team roping.”
For complete results and division breakdowns from the ACTRA Finals Series, or to learn about membership opportunities in your area, visit ACTRA’s official website or contact your regional directors.
Wrangler/Professional’s Choice ACTRA Finals
Results
#3 Roping
RT1,RD1:Lucas Hilton and Cliff Wilbanks,8.25sec,$150 each;Brennan Orton and Brody Johnston,8.78sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Blake Earley and Daniel Owen,9.81sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:Tucker Martson and Colt Bray,9.98sec,$75 each,RT2,RD1:Allen Lloyd and Aidan Zunino,8.71sec,$150 each;Sisalee Parrish and Cody Mahler,9.10sec,$75 each,RT2,RD2:Allen Lloyd and Kasy Baker,9.09sec,$75 each,RT2,RD3:Brogan Gebauer and Aidan Zunino,11.05sec,$75 each,RT3,RD1:Kaley Schorovsky and Karson Janssen,7.43sec,$150 each;Jace Cravens and Brett Barrow,8.21sec,$75 each,RT3,RD2:Jace Cravens and Brett Barrow,8.52sec,$75 each,RT3,RD3:Jay G. Hart and James Hart,8.01sec,$75 each,RT4,RD1:Gunnie Freeland and Jace Olsen,8.60sec,$150 each;Houston Bruce and Ross Eiguren,9.58sec,$75 each,RT4,RD2:Casey Looney and Cliff Wilbanks,8.24sec,$75 each,RT4,RD3:Brady Jardine and Levi Andrews,11.62sec,$75 each,RT5,RD1:Lucas Teskey and Clint Earley,8.64sec,$150 each;Theresa Lambert and Hanley Thom,9.62sec,$75 each,RT5,RD2:Lucas Teskey and Clint Earley,9.19sec,$75 each,RT5,RD3:Weston Evans and Robert Jr Silva,10.40sec,$75 each,RT6,RD1:Jadon Snow and Triften Every,8.70sec,$150 each;Nahea Aguiar and Blayne DeMattos,8.75sec,$75 each,RT6,RD2:Melanie Forzano and Blayne DeMattos,8.08sec,$75 each,RT6,RD3:Kalia Andrade and Blayne DeMattos,8.16sec,$75 each,RD4(Shortgo):Houston Bruce and Stetson Mackenzie,9.30sec,$100 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Jason Krogue and Cuatro Sanchez,40.21sec on 4,$4820 each,2nd:Josy Pickett and Cain Madrigal,42.51sec on 4,$4140 each,3rd:Kalia Andrade and Blayne DeMattos,45.18sec on 4,$3460 each
#4 Roping
RT1,RD1:Mathew Burgess and Justin Stacy,8.19sec,$150 each;Isaac Pantoja and Ty Lawrence Sherbo,8.50sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Rance Hughes and Greg Kesler,8.36sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:Clay Shropshire and Warren Enz,9.08sec,$75 each,RT2,RD1:Grant Denny and Artemio Semder,6.17sec,$150 each;Kelly Anderson and Zandon Draper,7.52sec,$75 each,RT2,RD2:Carla Rogers and Ethan Lowe,8.10sec,$75 each,RT2,RD3:Alyssa Warnke and Liam Roth,9.83sec,$75 each,RT3,RD1:Avery Painter and Easton Foust,8.17sec,$150 each;Riley Currin and David Guerra,9.29sec,$75 each,RT3,RD2:Colt Bray and JD Machado,6.32sec,$75 each,RT3,RD3:Jenni Teasley and TC Hammons,8.96sec,$75 each,RT4,RD1:Brett Lewis and Cliff Wilbanks,8.69sec,$150 each;Camdon Jensen and Gaven Jensen,8.87sec,$75 each,RT4,RD2:Brett Lewis and Cliff Wilbanks,8.18sec,$75 each,RT4,RD3:Shelly Winn and Jhett Roundy,8.95sec,$75 each,RT5,RD1:Dan Coverley and Ed Archuleta,7.74sec,$150 each;Levi Andrews and Tyler Silva,8.72sec,$75 each,RT5,RD2:Rance Hughes and Riley Hughes,8.00sec,$75 each,RT5,RD3:Rance Hughes and Riley Hughes,8.41sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Rance Hughes and Riley Hughes,40.87sec on 4,$6185 each,2nd:Tate Turner and Jeff Every,40.92sec on 4,$5325 each,3rd:Mathew Burgess and Justin Stacy,40.93sec on 4,$4565 each
#5 Roping
RT1,RD1:Kylyn Watkins and Ken Cook,6.79sec,$150 each;Nathan Wohld and Max Loya,8.50sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Kylyn Watkins and Ken Cook,5.56sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:David Guerra and Branstan Joseph,7.19sec,$75 each,RT2,RD1:Wyatt Kent and John Amestoy,7.03sec,$150 each;Levi Andrews and Pistol Bray,8.32sec,$75 each,RT2,RD2:Wyatt Kent and John Amestoy,7.91sec,$75 each,RT2,RD3:Mark Eldridge and Chance Kretschmer,7.59sec,$75 each,RT3,RD1:Paden Soto and Elijah Soto,7.07sec,$150 each;Briten Anderson and Britt Bradford,7.09sec,$75 each,RT3,RD2:Briten Anderson and Britt Bradford,7.70sec,$75 each,RT3,RD3:Wyatt Bullivant and David Guerra,5.50sec,$75 each,RT4,RD1:Gracie Anne Sherrick and Jett Stephens,7.41sec,$150 each;Ethan Awa and Nicholas Forzano,7.72sec,$75 each,RT4,RD2:Ian Fillmore and McCrae Fillmore,5.92sec,$75 each,RT4,RD3:Ian Fillmore and McCrae Fillmore,6.66sec,$75 each,RT5,RD1:Riley Currin and Blair Wheatley,7.53sec,$150 each;Chris Awa and Dylan Aguiar,7.70sec,$75 each,RT5,RD2:Jamie Anthony and Shane DeLuz,7.23sec,$75 each,RT5,RD3:Jack Sparrowk and Devon McDaniel,7.79sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Grant Denny and John Qualtieri,31.47sec on 4,$5275 each,2nd:Joel Maxwell and John Hackler,32.96sec on 4,$4545 each,3rd:Britt Bradford and Gavin Eaton,33.77sec on 4,$3895 each
#6 1/2 Hdcp Down Over 40
RT1,RD1:Chris Awa and Shawn Aguiar,6.74sec,$400 each;JT Bradley and Gary Ford,7.89sec,$200 each,RD4(Shortgo):Jamie Anthony and Tom Howell,7.56sec,$200 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Chris Awa and Shawn Aguiar,33.66sec on 4,$1850 each,2nd:Bowen Staples and Gary Bruhn,35.25sec on 4,$1300 each,3rd:Steve Dugger and Clint Felton,35.66sec on 4,$950 each,4th:Wendy Sparrowk and Jeff Sparrowk,42.10sec on 4,$700 each,5th:Biff Talbott and Misty Perry,42.20sec on 4,$500 each,6th:Dave Boyles and Marty Okamura,44.75sec on 4,$300 each
#8 1/2 Roping
RT1,RD1:Dale Benevides and Shane DeLuz,6.06sec,$150 each;Scott Lauaki and Koda Peterson,6.25sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Swade Olsen and Jett Stephens,5.76sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:Brodee Tebbs and Ethan Awa,5.75sec,$75 each,RT2,RD1:Koda Peterson and Jett Stephens,5.89sec,$150 each;Ian Fillmore and Brian Roundy,6.27sec,$75 each,RT2,RD2:Ryan Bettencourt and Blake VanStavern,4.76sec,$75 each,RT2,RD3:Britt Bradford and Scott Lauaki,5.92sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Britt Bradford and Scott Lauaki,26.49sec on 4,$2075 each,2nd:Jake Raley and Trey McFarlane,27.61sec on 4,$1575 each,3rd:Cru Parry and Heath Hammerstrom,28.20sec on 4,$1145 each,4th:Cru Parry and Swade Olsen,28.69sec on 4,$860 each,5th:David Temple and Trenton Milburn,29.10sec on 4,$645 each,6th:Koda Peterson and Jett Stephens,29.61sec on 4,$500 each,7th:Chris Awa and Ethan Awa,29.70sec on 4,$360 each,8th:Scott Lauaki and Koda Peterson,29.76sec on 4,$75 each
#10 1/2 Handicap Roping
RT1,RD1:Dale Benevides and Trey McFarlane,6.14sec,$150 each;Ryder Winn and Taylor Winn,6.18sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:David Temple and Devon McDaniel,5.84sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:David Temple and Devon McDaniel,6.03sec,$75 each,RT2,RD1:Spencer Mitchell and Chase Helton,5.41sec,$150 each;Dale Benevides and Monty Jo Petska,6.16sec,$75 each,RT2,RD2:Devon McDaniel and Trey McFarlane,4.92sec,$75 each,RT2,RD3:Kelson Robinson and Preston Olsen,5.64sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:David Temple and Devon McDaniel,23.66sec on 4,$2260 each,2nd:Cru Parry and Jett Stephens,23.82sec on 4,$1715 each,3rd:Chris Awa and Ethan Awa,25.87sec on 4,$1250 each
All Girl Roping
RT1,RD1:Karly Klaholz and Misty Perry,7.54sec,$150 each;Jayda Staley and Jordyn Staley,9.24sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Loralee Mckoen and Suzanne Williams,8.92sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:Loralee Mckoen and Kim Grubbs,7.05sec,$75 each,RD4(Shortgo):Brandy Joseph and Denise VonTour,15.29sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Marti Anderson and Kim Grubbs,45.21sec on 4,$1190 each,2nd:Loralee Mckoen and Kim Grubbs,49.03sec on 4,$830 each,3rd:Sadie Miller and Julie Wilkins,51.77sec on 4,$610 each
RopeSmart Big Bucks Roping
RT1,RD1:Koda Peterson and Heath Hammerstrom,6.47sec,$900 each;Sam Kofoed and Clint Felton,6.54sec,$600 each,RD4(Shortgo):Chris Awa and Ethan Awa,6.12sec,$450 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Roger Nonella and David Inman,29.17sec on 4,$7000 each,2nd:Lexis Andrade and Ethan Awa,29.17sec on 4,$7000 each,3rd:Scott Lauaki and Koda Peterson,31.04sec on 4,$2500 each
Ladies Breakaway Roping
Incentive Payoffs:1st:Quinlyn Mullan,5.45sec on 1,$500,RT1,RD1:Morgan Thompson,3.02sec,$700;Alli Mcnealy,3.41sec,$600;Maisie Heffernan,3.43sec,$450;Rikki Perezchica,3.49sec,$350;Grace Pinochi,3.70sec,$250,RT1,RD2:Kylyn Watkins,2.74sec,$700;Rikki Baldwin,2.93sec,$600;Morgan Thompson,3.02sec,$450;Sloan McFarlane,3.17sec,$300;Kamry Stratton,3.17sec,$300,RD3(Shortgo):Tylie Norcutt,2.81sec,$600;Sloan McFarlane,3.25sec,$400,Average Payoffs:1st:Sloan McFarlane,10.27sec on 3,$2620,2nd:Grace Pinochi,10.93sec on 3,$1830,3rd:Rikki Baldwin,13.80sec on 3,$1395
Gene Aguiar Century Roping
Incentive Payoffs:1st:Wes Tews and Bruce Corkill,21.14sec on 3,$1000 each,2nd:Brian Evans and Kyle Evans,21.72sec on 3,$500 each,RT1,RD1:David Temple and Nick Wilkinson,6.99sec,$150 each;Wes Tews and Clint Felton,7.38sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Todd York and Matt Hussman,6.35sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:David Temple and Nick Wilkinson,5.34sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Steve Dugger and Kycen Winn,27.89sec on 4,$2105 each,2nd:Brian Evans and Kyle Evans,28.28sec on 4,$1560 each
Gold Card Roping
RT1,RD1:Blake VanStavern and Dusty Bravos,6.40sec,$210 each;Denton Williams and Monty Jo Petska,6.52sec,$70 each;Brian Winn and Taylor Winn,6.52sec,$70 each,Average Payoffs:1st:David Temple and Trenton Milburn,20.92sec on 3,$855 each,2nd:Billy Butler and Riley Robinson,22.07sec on 3,$595 each,3rd:Daren Lowry and Hunter Lowry,22.60sec on 3,$440 each
Mixed Handicap Roping
RT1,RD1:Mitzi Corkill and Zalin Arritola,7.30sec,$150 each;Sloan McFarlane and Sammy Saunders,7.53sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Sloan McFarlane and Trey McFarlane,6.74sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:Jeanne Jones-Gieck and Brian Humphry,7.21sec,$75 each,RT2,RD1:Amee Roundy and Scott Lauaki,5.99sec,$150 each;Makayla Awa and Stoney Boy Joseph,6.73sec,$75 each,RT2,RD2:Amee Roundy and Scott Lauaki,6.42sec,$75 each,RT2,RD3:Donna Nelson and Devon McDaniel,6.87sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Shelly Winn and Monty Jo Petska,32.75sec on 4,$2105 each,2nd:Alex Evans and Chase Helton,32.98sec on 4,$1595 each
Muley Roping
RT1,RD1:Spencer Mitchell and Jake Edwards,5.38sec,$150 each;Daniel Green and Spencer Mitchell,6.33sec,$75 each,RT1,RD2:Blake Teixeira and Sammy Saunders,5.68sec,$75 each,RT1,RD3:Devon McDaniel and Sammy Saunders,6.03sec,$75 each,RD4(Shortgo):Russell Cardoza and Spencer Mitchell,10.29sec,$75 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Devon McDaniel and Zane Dansie,26.11sec on 4,$1670 each,2nd:Cru Parry and Ethan Awa,26.58sec on 4,$1265 each
ACTRA Finals Open Roping
RT1,RD1:Daniel Green and Jason Duby,5.25sec,$1000 each;Chase Helton and Justin Davis,5.28sec,$500 each,RT1,RD2:Devon McDaniel and Trey McFarlane,5.78sec,$200 each,RT1,RD3:Devon McDaniel and Trey McFarlane,5.60sec,$200 each,RD5(Shortgo):Brodi Jones and Scott Lauaki,4.72sec,$200 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Daniel Green and Jason Duby,36.48sec on 5,$3415 each,2nd:Daniel Green and Brayden Schmidt,37.70sec on 5,$2440 each
California Custom Super 7 Roping
RT1,RD1:Chris Awa and Ty Kauai,7.03sec,$300 each;Riley Currin and Eli Green,7.28sec,$150 each,RT1,RD2:Gavin Cardoza and Gavin Eaton,6.81sec,$150 each,RT1,RD3:Gavin Cardoza and Gavin Eaton,6.33sec,$150 each,RT2,RD1:Riley Currin and Koda Peterson,5.38sec,$300 each;Ian Fillmore and Jett Stephens,7.02sec,$150 each,RT2,RD2:Kelson Robinson and Riley Robinson,6.86sec,$150 each,RT2,RD3:Todd York and Ken Cook,7.11sec,$150 each,RT3,RD1:Stix Lee and Jace Jepson,6.34sec,$300 each;Wyatt Kent and Brian Winn,6.79sec,$150 each,Average Payoffs:1st:Steve Dugger and Preston Olsen,39.07sec on 5,$7000 each,2nd:Ethan Awa and Heath Hammerstrom,39.27sec on 5,$6100 each,3rd:Chance Kretschmer and Wade Hofheins,41.10sec on 5,$5250 each
Earl Hall Scholarship
Average Payoffs:1st:Casey Glazier and Matt Hussman,21.65sec on 3,$0 each,2nd:Cody Cravens and Monty Jo Petska,26.53sec on 3,$0 each,3rd:Larry McGrady and Colton Jess Kluser,29.60sec on 3,$0 each
