All-Around Cowboys Dominate at Rodeo Killeen

Cooper Martin and Chet Weitz stole the spotlight at the Killeen, Texas PRCA rodeo, showcasing their all-around talent alongside other rodeo giants.

Brody Cress competing at the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. / Hillary Maybery for SI Rodeo

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo in Killeen, Texas, is a premier event that showcases the top talents in the sport of rodeo. This rodeo attracts skilled competitors from all over the country who are on the pro rodeo trail. As contestants prepare for the busy summer months, Kileen is a must-stop competition along the way.

Spectators are also offered an exhilarating experience; beyond the competitions, attendees can also enjoy a range of entertainment options, including live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, making it a fun-filled outing for people of all ages. Kileen is the place to be for rodeo enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the excitement and adrenaline of one of America's most beloved sporting traditions.

Moreover, the rodeo serves as a platform for promoting and preserving the rich heritage of the American West. It celebrates the cowboy way of life and pays tribute to the traditions and values that have shaped the rodeo culture for generations. The town of Kileen is known for preserving the cowboy way.

This year, the Kileen PRCA took place May 16-18. Very successful cowboys and cowgirls showed up to compete. Standing out were all-around cowboys Cooper Martin and Chet Weitz. They showcased their exceptional talents by excelling in the tie-down roping and team roping events. Their remarkable performances in these disciplines led them to tie for the coveted all-around title of the rodeo. Martin and Weitz's achievements highlight their versatility and skill across multiple rodeo events. Uniquely, they roped together as a team, placing second with their 4.1-second run.

Chet is a 23-year-old talent who calls London, Texas home. Known for his all-around skills, Weitz has had much success in the tie-down roping and team roping throughout the last couple of years.

Cooper Martin is a 27-year-old and three-time NFR qualifier who lives in Alma, Kansas.

Other big names were seen at the top of the leaderboard in Kileen, such as World Champion tie-down roper Marcos Costa and seven-time NFR qualifying saddle bronc rider Brody Cress.

See full results below:

Rodeo Killeen Results

Bareback Riding

1	Wacey Shalla	84.5	$1,545.00
2	Bryce Eck	83.0	$1,770.00
3	Payton Lackey	81.5	$843.00
4	Jade Taton	79.5	$562.00
5	Roedy Farrell	79.0	$328.00
6	Kash Martin	73.5	$234.00

Steer Wrestling

1	Gary Gilbert	3.5	$1,854.00
2	Paul Melvin	3.8	$1,534.00
3	Heath Thomas	4.1	$1,214.00
4	Cade Staton	4.4	$895.00
5/6	Taylor Pavlosky	4.8	$447.00
5/6	Dylan Schroeder	4.8	$447.00

Team Roping

1	Casey Tew/Cody Tew	4.0	$2,530.00 each
2	Chet Weitz / Cooper Martin	4.1	$2,200.00 each
3	Tyler Tryan / Logan Moore	4.2	$1,870.00 each
4/5	Riley Kittle / Will Woodfrin	4.4	$1,375.00 each
4/5	Jayse Tettonhorst / Ty Arnold	4.4	$1,375.00 each
6	Devon Johnson / Boogie Ray	4.5	$880.00 each
7	Peyton Walters / Brandon Gonzales	4.8	$560.00 each
8	Wyatt Imus / Tyler McKnight	5.6	$220.00 each

Saddle Bronc

1	Brody Cress	82.0	$1,914.00
2/3	Logan Cook	81.0	$1,247.00
2/3	Ira Dickinson	81.0	$1,247.00
4	Casyn Ballenger	80.5	$696.00
5	Weston Patterson	79.5	$406.00
6/7	Sterling Crawley	79.0	$145.00
6/7	Isaac Diaz	79.0	$145.00

Tie-Down Roping

1	Marcos Costa	8.4	$2,389.00
2	Carsyn Sunivson	9.3	$2,077.00
3	John Douch	9.5	$1,766.00
4	Paden Bray	9.7	$1,454.00
5	Cole Clemons	10.1	$1,143.00
6	Cameron Crow	10.4	$831.00
7	Carson Watford	11.5	$519.00
8	Chance Rodriguez	12.7	$208.00

Barrel Racing

1	Kelly Allen	17.0	$2,326.00
2	Jymmy Cox	17.19	$1,977.00
3	Tiany Schuster	17.24	$1,628.00
4	Sadie Miller	17.25	$1,325.00
5/6/7	Andrea Busby	17.26	$853.00
5/6/7	Keyla Costa	17.26	$853.00
5/6/7	Kaycee Killingsworth	17.26	$853.00
8/9	Jesse Harris	17.37	$436.00
8/9	Brittany Tonozzi	17.37	$436.00
10/11	Ivy Hurst	17.43	$320.00
10/11	Kalli McCall	17.43	$320.00
12	Jo Fisher	17.50	$233.00

Bull Riding

1/2	Garrett Wall	86	$3,014.00
1/2	Scott Wells	86	$3,014.00
3	Toby Hale	85.5	$1,934.00
4	Riggen Hughes	82	$1,251.00
5	Ethan Winckler	81	$796.00