The Gilroy Rodeo Grounds came alive from July 4th to 7th, 2024, hosting a thrilling series of team roping events orchestrated by Andee and Eric Cozzitorto through their company, V7 Cattle. This highly anticipated event attracted a large crowd and participants from all over, all gathered to witness and partake in top-tier roping competitions that showcased both veteran skill and emerging talent. The opening day set the competitive tone, with Telon Petska and Layton Oswald clinching first place in the 6.5 Handicap event’s first GO with a swift 6.40-second finish, netting $340 each. The duo of Talon Petska and Chris Wooster later topped the Average category with a time of 24.10 seconds, winning $790 each, underscoring the high level of competition.
The event momentum continued on July 5th with Talon Petska teaming up again with Layton Oswald to win the first GO in the 7.0 Handicap, marking a repeat of their previous day’s success. Nathan Woold and Shawn Aguiar emerged victorious in the Average results, demonstrating consistent performance and excellent teamwork. In the 5.5 Handicap, Wyatt Bourdet and Smitt Bourdet excelled in the GO round, whereas Bart Bonfantini and George Dellis led in the Average results, showing the depth of talent across the board.
The All Girls event was a highlight on July 6th, with Avery May and Brodyee Bourdet taking the lead, further diversifying the roster of champions. The mixed junior/senior event showcased Avery May once more, this time paired with CJ DeForest, who dominated the GO round with a remarkable time of 5.50 seconds. Each day of the event not only brought forward impressive roping feats but also strengthened the sense of community among the competitors, fostered by the Cozzitortos’ commitment to creating a welcoming and fair competition environment.
Over the course of the weekend, the event saw a staggering turnout with 1,688 teams participating and a total of 2,844 cattle runs, highlighting the scale and the intense level of engagement at the rodeo. This bustling activity underlines the significant impact and popularity of the event, making it a standout in the annual roping calendar.
Results:
**July 4, 2024** – Type of Roping: 6.5 Hdcp Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw All – Entry Fee: $30 per man – Additional Fees: $10 daily, $60 team entry, $1 per paid team – Cattle Charge: 35% – 1st GO Results: – Telon Petska and Layton Oswald: 6.40 seconds, $340 per man – Blair Lohrberg and Layton Oswald: 4.00 seconds, $230 per man – Adolfo Nuñez and Steven Rogers: 10.01 seconds, $30 per man – Average Results: – Talon Petska and Chris Wooster: 24.10 seconds, $790 per man – Seth Lohr and Cliff Garrison: 24.62 seconds, $655 per man – Braydee Burnett and Chase McAnally: 24.10 seconds, $520 per man – Madison Silveira and Jeff Sparrowk: 24.36 seconds, $380 per man – Andy Holcomb and Kristan Luther: 24.77 seconds, $245 per man – Dominic Kastl and Andy Holcomb: 24.88 seconds, $135 per man
**July 5, 2024**
– Roping Types: 7 Hdcp Pick 1 Draw 1, 5.5 Hdcp DOWN Pick or Draw, 4.5 Pick or Draw, 8.5 Hdcp Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw All
– Entry Fee: $30 per man for all but 8.5 Hdcp ($40 per man)
– Cattle Charge: 35%
– 7 Hdcp Pick 1 Draw 1 Results:
– GO:
– Talon Petska and Layton Oswald: 6.54 seconds, $310 per man
– Hawk Brown and Layton Oswald: 6.61 seconds, $210 per man
– Talon Petska and Scott Harvey: 10.02 seconds, $30 per man
– Average:
– Nathan Woold and Shawn Aguiar: 19.94 seconds, $605 per man
– Hank Brown and Layton Oswald: 23.29 seconds, $535 per man
– Ethan Strassburger and Blair Wheatley: 23.70 seconds, $465 per man
– Hank Brown and Mario Raymundo: 24.75 seconds, $335 per man
– Talon Petska and Jeff Sparrowk: 20.18 seconds, $220 per man
– 5.5 Hdcp DOWN Pick or Draw Results:
– GO:
– Wyatt Bourdet and Smitt Bourdet: 7.58 seconds, $310 per man
– Bart Bonfantini and George Dellis: 7.11 seconds, $210 per man
– Adrian Maes Jr. and Aaron Maes: 10.07 seconds, $30 per man
– Average:
– Bart Bonfantini and George Dellis: 28.37 seconds, $670 per man
– Wyatt Bourdet and Smitt Bourdet: 29.43 seconds, $560 per man
– John Griffin and Frank Van Arsdale: 31.58 seconds, $465 per man
– Gary Vieira and Cody Hawkins: 31.90 seconds, $335 per man
– George Lynn Lockett and Sutton Lockett: 28.24 seconds, $225 per man
– 4.5 Pick or Draw Results:
– GO:
– Ethan Strassburg and Taison Pierce: 6.92 seconds, $190 per man
– Paige Cecil and Nolan Scott: 7.99 seconds, $130 per man
– Dathan Walker and Kathryn Seitz: 9.20 seconds, $30 per man
– Average:
– Emmitt Bourdet and Alf Garnisa: 23.34 seconds, $560 per man
– Ray Cecil and Nolan Scott: 24.08 seconds, $420 per man
– Ron Pierce and Brandy Hartford: 25.85 seconds, $280 per man
– Ron Pierce and Lori Nevus: 26.15 seconds, $140 per man
– 8.5 Hdcp Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw All Results:
– GO:
– Nolan Scott and Cayden Cox: 4.63 seconds, $280 per man
– Nolan Scott and Tristan Luther: 4.87 seconds, $185 per man
– Average:
– Wyatt Bourdet and Layton Oswald: 25.07 seconds, $745 per man
– Nolan Scott and Jeff Adney: 25.56 seconds, $560 per man
– Rich Baker and Blair Whatley: 26.20 seconds, $370 per man
– Andy Holcomb and Tristan Luther: 28.95 seconds, $185 per man
**July 6, 2024** – All Girl Roping – Entry Fee: $30 per man – Paid Teams: 34 – Teams for Points: 35 – Results: – GO: – Avery May and Bradyee Bourdet: 7.10 seconds, $80 – Jody Park and Lori Nevus: 9.86 seconds – Average: – Marcey Chevrestt and Lacy Bourdet: 31.36 seconds, $195 – Avery May and Lacy Bourdet: 33.96 seconds, $150 – Alyssa Erickson and Ruby Riedel: 36.97 seconds, $105
**July 7, 2024**
– Roping Type: 8.5 Hdcp Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw All
– GO Results:
– Max Logan and Dean Sherbo: 4.85 seconds, $300
– Seth Mickle and Chance Machado: 5.16 seconds, $200
– Sutton Lockett and Arden Amador: 10.23 seconds
– Average Results:
– Frances Borden and Layton Oswald: 25.38 seconds, $855
– Max Logan and Logan Ansot: 24.66 seconds, $640
– Mitch Bourdet and Billy Fowlus: 29.99 seconds, $430
– Nolan Scott and Paul Mullins: 30.59 seconds, $215
