Amarillo Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Results and Recap

After three exhilarating rodeo performances, the 100th annual Amarillo Tri-State Fair and Rodeo came to a conclusion Saturday night.

Lauren Fritzler | Sep 24, 2023

Amarillo Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Results and Recap /

Professional cowboys and cowgirls traveled to Amarillo, Texas for their shot at a paycheck from the Amarillo Tri-State Fair and Rodeo. With the 2023 season coming to a close, each competitor battled to make their ride count.

In the bareback riding, Will Nordstrom topped the competition with an 86-point ride aboard Andrew’s Rodeos Empty Promises. Mason Clements trailed him with a close score of 85.5 points. Third overall was Cole Franks with an 84-point ride.

Steer wrestlers among the leaderboard were Trell Etbauer, Tristan Kalawaia and Colton Swearingen. None of these cowboys are contenders to qualify for the 2023 National Finals Rodeo, but nonetheless very competitive and putting the pressure on the top dogs.

Cash Duty and Boogie Ray were a dynamic duo in the team roping, earning the championship title with a time of 3.8-seconds. With the help of a Saturday night, sold-out crowd, Jake Orman and Corey Hendrick squeezed into second place with a time of 3.9-seconds. Third overall went to header Clint Summers and heeler Jake Long, Summers fighting to finish in the top 15.

The unstoppable team, Derrick Begay and Colter Todd, finished fourth place in the team roping with their 4.1-second run. This team is on a winning streak, and it didn’t stop in Amarillo.

The ladies were hot in the breakaway. Gracie Smith and Madison Outhier split the win. Each of them were 2.0-seconds. Another tie for third; Aspen Miller and Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, both a 2.1.

The cowboys in the Saturday night performance of the saddle bronc riding shuffled the leaderboard around. Cort Scheer, six-time NFR qualifier took a big lead with an 87-point ride. Jake Finlay landed in second with his 85.5-point ride on Deep Water. Teagan Smith and Ean Price both scored 84.5-points and tied for third place in the saddle bronc riding.

In the tie down roping, Caleb Smidt and Blane Cox tied for the win. Cox recently had a big win in Pendleton and Smidt is just inside the top 15. Second place went to Carsyn Sunvison and third was Gio Piloto, who tied an 8.0 on Friday night.

At the top of the leaderboard in the barrel racing was Emily Beisel, the cowgirl who is currently no. 7 in the WPRA standings and searching for her fourth NFR qualification. San Angelo's Preslie Reid ran a 16.55 to clinch the no. 2 position in the barrel racing. Finishing third place was Stevi Hillman with her fast time on Friday night.

Trey Benton III rode Stace Smith Pro Rodeos' Let's Gamble for 87.5 point in the bull riding to outperform the competition. In the no. 2 seat was Trey Holston with an 87-point ride. This cowboy is currently sitting fifth in the world and gunning for his second trip to Las Vegas. Laramie Mosley finished third with an 86-point ride.

Published Sep 24, 2023

LAUREN FRITZLER

Originally from Northeastern Colorado, Lauren grew up on a farm and ranch where she was heavily involved in production ag. The small Colorado town allowed Lauren to flourish. Lauren’s family has a generational love for rodeo and she was naturally attracted to the western lifestyle. From an early age, she would compete in rodeos and travel with her mom to rodeos around the state while juggling school involvement. She prides herself in not only competing in rodeos, but winning rodeos on horses raised on the ranch. Lauren got to Texas as fast as she could. She currently attends West Texas A&M University where she studies Agricultural Media and Communication with a double minor in Ag Business and Economics and Broadcast Journalism. She is an Agricultural Ambassador for the Department and serves as the President for Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. When Lauren is not in the classroom, she is striving for excellence in her professional life. She has completed an internship at the College National Finals Rodeo and the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo, where she gained skills to make her mark on the western industry. She uses her graphic design skills to create logos for small businesses, travels to spend time with family, and immerses herself into the rodeo world. No matter where life takes her, Lauren is strong-willed and dedicated to her God-given purpose. Day by day, she aspires to be an advocate for agriculture and the western lifestyle. Lauren Fritzler believes we are all lifelong students, that the western lifestyle allots extensive learning opportunities throughout a lifetime. In efforts to teach others about rodeo, she is thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with Sports Illustrated Rodeo Daily.