— MARCH 18 — HOUSTON - Consistency and remaining cool under pressure were key for the contestants to master the RodeoHouston BP Super Series V to advance to the Semifinal rounds, and a shot at the RodeoHouston Championship title and $50,000.
Brad Goodrich grabbed the Tie-Down Roping top spot, with earnings of $5,500. For the Oregon native, Houston is a familiar routine, as he said he has competed more than 18 times in Houston. Although semi-retired, Goodrich is still looking to make additions to his resume, and the RodeoHouston BP Super Series Championship would do just that for him.
Cody DeMers rode his bronc for the win in the Bareback Riding with an aggregate score of 237. DeMers will take at least $6,750 home to Montana. “It’s a great honor to be in the top 50 in the world invited to come to Houston,” he said.
Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith teamed to win the Team Roping title and $6,100. The two became a duo two years ago when both were without a partner and each recognized the other’s talents. Smith said, “When each member does his job right, it happens.”
Stockton Graves joins the winners in Steer Wrestling, earning $4,750. Although he’s been coming to Houston for six years, Graves has had only a little success, he said. Because Graves’ dad came to Houston for Steer Wrestling, winning the Championship would mean a lot to him.
Newcomer Sheena Robbins from California took home $7,000 in Barrel Racing; her aggregate time was 46.62 seconds. Not advancing past her Super Series last year, moving on to a Semifinal Round is a dream come true for Robbins, whose mom ran barrels.
Heith DeMoss won the Saddle Bronc Riding and a total of $8,500. His third round score of 82.5 and an aggregate score of 239 put him through to a Semifinal Round.
In Bull Riding, Danny McDowell scored an aggregate 171 and won $7,000. After finding out his wife is pregnant less than a week ago, the father-to-be hopes to win the $50,000 to prepare for their new addition.
The RodeoHouston BP Super Series contestants advance to the Semifinals based on money earned in three rounds. The top four money earners in each event from each BP Super Series advance to one of two Semifinal rounds, held March 18 and 19.
The top four from each event, from each Semifinal Round, will advance to the Championship Round March 21. The remaining six contestants from each event and each Semifinal Round proceed to the Wild Card Round March 20, for their last chance at the $50,000 Championship payout.
In total, six contestants from each event will complete in the RodeoHouston Championship Round March 21. The top four will compete again in the Shootout, where $50,000 will be awarded to each event RodeoHouston Champion.
