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Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Filled with Thrilling Action

The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals wrapped up in Regina, Saskatchewan, solidifying the 2023 circuit champions and NFR Open qualifiers.

Alex Cawthon

Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Filled with Thrilling Action
Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Filled with Thrilling Action /

The Maple Leaf Circuit is the only circuit held outside of the United States. It allows Canadian cowboys and cowgirls to compete in their home country while still being able to take advantage of the PRCA circuit system perks, like the NFR Open. 

The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals was filled with four rounds of thrilling rodeo action by the best rodeo athlete's in Canada. Following the Canadian Finals Rodeo, competition was fierce for contestants trying to secure their spot to the NFR Open in Colorado Springs next summer. 

Bareback Riding Average Results

  1. Ty Taypotat, 333 points on four head, $2,045
  2. Clint Laye, 327 points, $1,534
  3. Strawbs Jones, 319 points, $1,023
  4. Wyatt Maines, 304.5 points, $511

Steer Wrestling Average Results

  1. Stephen Culling, 17.5 seconds on four runs, $2,045
  2. Chance Butterfield, 20.3 seconds, $1,534
  3. Harley Cole, 21.6 seconds, $1,023
  4. Morgan Grant, 25.4 seconds, $511

Team Roping Average Results 

  1. Kavis Drake/Denim Ross 13.4 seconds on three head, $2,045 each
  2. Tee Mcleod/Brady Chappel, 17.8 seconds, $1,534
  3. Grady Quam/Devin Wigemyr, 20.9 seconds, $1,023
  4. Clay Ullery/Tyce McLeod, 29.9 seconds, $511

Saddle Bronc Riding Average Results

  1. Sawyer Eirikson, 326 points on four head, $2,045
  2. (tie) Lucas Macza, 324.50 points, $1,278 each
  3. (tie) Dawson Dahm, 324.50 points, $1,278 each
  4. Kyle Wanchuk, 319 points, $511

Tie Down Roping Average Results

  1. Stran Dunham, 36 seconds on four runs, $2,045
  2. Shane Smith, 42.6 seconds, $1,534
  3. Logan Bird, 43.6 seconds, $1,023 
  4. Clay Elliott, 30.3 seconds on three runs, $511

Barrel Racing Average Results

  1. Taylor Manning, 54.8 seconds on three runs, $2,045 
  2. Jayden Wilson, 55.27 seconds, $1,534 
  3. Justine Elliott, 55.61 seconds, $1,023
  4. Blake Molle, 60.5 seconds, $511

Bull Riding Average Results

  1. Jacob Gardner, 336.5 points on four head, $2,045
  2. Wyatt Laughlin, 155.5 points on two head, $1,534 
  3. Coy Robbins, 86.5 points on one head, $1,023 
  4. Lonnie Phillips, 83.5 points, $511

Breakaway Roping Average Results

  1. Lawrie Saunders, 11.2 seconds on four runs, $2,045
  2. Lakota Bird, 11.6 seconds on three head, $1,534
  3. Aubrey Ross, 20.1 seconds, $1,023 
  4. Mikenna Schauer, 4.4 seconds on two head, $511
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Alex Cawthon
ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation. 

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