Winston-Salem, N.C. (February 5, 2010) - Oregon cowboy, Ned Cross (Midland, Ore.) was on top of his game tonight, making the buzzer and taking home the Round 1 win at the 2010 Winston-Salem Invitational presented by Troy-Built. Braving the winter weather advisories and icy roads, Cross rode Outa Da Blue (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo) for 89 points and $2,730.
Following closely behind Cross was Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.), who stayed on Juicy Fruit (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls/Calahan) for 88.75 points, putting $1,950 in his bank account. Tied for third and fourth place was Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, Idaho) and Cody Campbell (Summervile, Ore.). Petersen rode Kerr & Wagoner Bucking Bulls’ Buckshot, bringing in 87.50 points, while Campbell stayed on Coffee Bean, owned by Robinson/Perry Bucking Bulls, for 87.50 points.
In a 4-way tie for 5th-8th place was Billy Robsinson (Galax, Va.), Skeeter Kingsolver (Mclouth, Kans.), Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) and J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.). Robinson rode Look Out (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo); Kingsolver stayed on Jocko from Teague Bucking Bulls; Meier rode Skid Row (Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC); and J.B. Mauney impressed his hometown crowd on Frosty (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo). All four received 87.25 points.
Stay tuned tomorrow for all of the Round 2 thrills and spills, as the second day of the Winston-Salem Invitational presented by Troy-Built gets underway. Don’t miss the Winston-Salem Invitational when it airs live on VERSUS tomorrow, Saturday February 6th at 8:00pm ET. Check your local listings for more details.
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INJURY REPORT: Dustin Elliott has a concussion after his wreck with Walton & Wagoner Bucking Bulls’ Cash. He is questionable for Round 2 of the Winston-Salem Invitational tomorrow.
Tampa Invitational: ROUND ONE: 1) Ned Cross (Midland, Ore.) 89 points on Outa Da Blue (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo), $2,730. 2) Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.) 88.75 points on Juicy Fruit (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls/Calahan), $1,950. 3/4) Wiley Peterson (Fort Hall, Idaho) 87.5 points on Buckshot (Kerr & Wagoner Bucking Bulls), $975. 3/4) Cody Campbell (Summerville, Ore.) 87.5 points on Coffee Bean (Robinson/Perry Bucking Bulls), $975. 5/6/7/8) Billy Robinson (Galax, Va.) 87.25 points on Look Out (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo), $292.50. 5/6/7/8) Skeeter Kingsolver (Mclouth, Kans.) 87.25 points on Jocko (Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC.), $292.50. 5/6/7/8) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 87.25 points on Skid Row (Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC.) $292.50. 5/6/7/8) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 87.25 points on Frosty (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo) $292.50.
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