COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- The following are unofficial results from the first performance of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days, Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
Bareback Riding: 1) James Sursa (Bluebell, UT) 84 points on Matt Dillon; 2) Jerod Lee Johnston (Stephenville TX) 81 points on Badlands Bay; 3) Luke Creasy (Brownfield, AB) 77 points on High River; 4) Tyler Scales (White Water, CO) 74 points on Joy Stick.
Steer Wrestling: 1/2) Brad Johnson (Reva, SD) 4.2 seconds; 1/2) Dane Hanna (Starkville, MS) 4.2 seconds; 3/4) Darrell Petry (Beaumont, TX) 4.3 seconds; 3/4) Shawn Greenfield (Lakeview, OR) 4.3 seconds.
Team Roping: 1) Garrett Tonozzi (Fruita, CO)/Kinney Harrell (Marshall, TX) 4.4 seconds; 2) Britt Williams (Hammond, MT)/Broc Cresta (Santa Rosa, CA) 4.5 seconds; 3/4) Steve Purcella (Hereford, TX)/Jhett Johnson (Casper, WY) 4.8 seconds; 3/4) Clay Tryan (Billings, MT)/Cory Petska (Lexington, OK) 4.8 seconds.
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1) Chuck Schmidt (Keldron, SD) 84 points on Dakota Girl; 2) Louie Brunson (Interior, SD) 78 points on Judge Judy; 3) Tyler Corrington (Guymon, OK) 77 points on Strike Fire; 4) Ty Atchison (Jackson, MO) 75 points on Ace of Spades.
Tie-Down Roping: 1) Clint Cooper (Decatur, TX) 8.1 seconds; 2) Matt Charles Kenney (Onawa, IA) 8.2 seconds; 3) Brett Livingston (Kinder, LA) 9.2 seconds; 4) Brian Garr (Grandview, TX) 11.8 seconds.
Girls’ Barrel Race: 1) Cindy Wheeler (Fredricksburg, TX) 17.48 seconds; 2) Sammi Bessert (Loma, CO) 17.51 seconds; 3) Shelley Morgan (Eustace, TX) 17.54 seconds; 4) Layna Kight (Willspoint, TX) 17.80 seconds.
Bull Riding: 1) Clayton Folytn (El Campo, TX) 80 points on Lightning Strike; no other qualified rides.
Tickets are still availabe for $10, $15, & $25 with all seats reserved. As always discounts are available for Groups, Seniors, Military & Children. Tickets are available by calling TicketsWest at (866) 464-2626 or online at ticketswest.com or at the following locations: World Arena Box Office, Citadel Mall Info Booth and all King Soopers locations. Additional ticket information is available at coloradospringsrodeo.com.
The 69th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo returns to the Norris-Penrose Event Center once again as one of the nation’s premier Rodeo Competitions sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). During July 8-11, Colorado Springs is the focal point for World Champions and rising stars in their quest for the World Championship title. Since 1946, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days has donated proceeds to charitable programs and services benefiting local military personnel and their families. For more information, please visit www.coloradospringsrodeo.com or call (719) 635-1101.
For more information, please contact Nikki Wall, at (719) 661-1666 or at nikki@cowboyworldmall.com.
Click on the camera icon to view a talk with PPBR Rodeo Secretary Pete Husack as it aired on FOX21 Morning News.
Information provided by Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.