The Governor's Cup Starts Thursday Here Are the Contestants Vying for NFR Spots

This weekend has the power to make gold buckle dreams come true or break hearts that this wasn’t their year to see the Vegas lights. Let’s take a look at the athletes competing this weekend.

Lexi Gieck | Sep 24, 2024

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The second annual Cinch Playoffs The Governor's Cup starts this Thursday, September 26th and will end on Saturday the 28th. This weekend has the power to make gold buckle dreams come true or break hearts that this wasn’t their year to see the Vegas lights. Let’s take a look at the athletes competing this weekend.

Bareback Riding

Keenan Hayes Dean Thompson

Rocker Steiner Cole Franks

Jacob Lees Cole Reiner

Jacek Frost Waylon Bourgeois

Jess Pope Garrett Shadbolt

Bradlee Miller RC Landingham

Steer Wrestling

Dalton Massey Dakota Eldridge

Justin Shaffer Cash Robb

Tucker Allen Tristian Martin

Done Payne Jesse Brown

Jd Struxness Rowdy Parrott

Stetson Jorgensen Will Lummus

Saddle Bronc Riding

Kade Bruno Brody Cress

Wyatt Casper Zeke Thurston

Ryder Sandford Statler Wright

Logan Cook Zac Dallas

Ryder Wright Lefty Holman

Kolby Wanchuk Damian Brennan

Tie-Down Roping

Kincade Henry Ty Harris

Marty Yates Haven Meged

Dylan Hancock Cole Clemons

Hunter Herrin John Douch

Shad Mayfield Shane Hanchey

Riley Webb Zack Jongbloed

Team Roping by team

Andrew Ward & Kollin VonAhn

Jake Smith & Douglas Rich

Clint Summers & Jake Long

Kaleb Driggers & Junior Nogueria

Nelson Wyatt & Jonathan Torres

Brenten Hall & Kaden Profili

Tyler Wade & Wesley Thorp

Dustin Egusquiza & Levi Lord

Wyatt Bray & Paden Bray

Luke Brown & Travis Graves

Cyle Denison & Tanner Braden

Coleman Proctor & Logan Medlin

Breakaway Roping

Josie Conner Martha Angelone

Kelsie Domer Rickie Fanning

Shelby Meged Kendal Pierson

Rylee George Bradi Good

Maddy Deerman TiAda Gray

Taylor Minsell Jackie Crawford

Barrel Racing

Hailey Kinsel Dona Kay Rule

Emily Beisel Jordan Brings

Kassie Mowry Ashely Castleberry

Wenda Johnson Halyn Lide

LaTricia Duke Chelsea Moore

Andrea Busby Shelley Morgan

Bull Riding

Hayes Weight Rawley Johnson

TJ Gray Clayton Sellars

Wacey Schalla Trevor Reiste

Cooper James Jace Trosclair

Tristen Hutchings Jeter Lawrence

Fulton Rutland Jate Frost

Published Sep 24, 2024

LEXI GIECK

Growing up in a strong rodeo family it wasn’t until Lexi was older, that she realized her love for the western way of life and her passion for the sport of rodeo. Residing in the Pacific Northwest and finishing her senior year of college, majoring in Animal Science: Business, she has a strong passion for bucking stock and what makes those animal athletes so special. Lexi enjoys sharing the stories behind the athletes, stock contractors, and the many people who make up the sport of rodeo. When she is not working or doing homework you can find her spending time with her family or enjoying the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer.