Clayton Williams Wins Eldorado Tuff Hedeman Shootout in Bossier City, LA.

By Courtesty CBR
Posted Sunday, January 21, 2007

There's no better way to start a new year than getting a check for over $18,596! A capacity crowd of fans at the Eldorado Tuff Hedeman Shootout in Bossier City, LA. watched as Clayton Williams of Carthage, Texas brought the crowd to their feet in a picture perfect ride. Clayton rode Jesse Hill's black bull Mucked out for an impressive 89.5 in the first round. Then clinched the deal with a 92.5 ride on Harlan Robertson's 127 Texas. "This feels good to win at Tuff's bull riding," says Clayton, "Tuff was one of my biggest heroes growing up and to ride and win in front of him is pretty important to me."

The field of contestants didn't make it easy on him with 16 qualified rides in the long go. Bryan Richardson from Dallas, Texas rode Martinez Bucking Bull Coffee Bean for 90 points. Not to be outdone, Justin Hermanson from Kathryn, ND took his reride. His second bull, Harlan Robertson's Montigo Bay paid off with a 90 point ride.

Bossier City also added 7 Bull Riders to the American War Hero 90 Point Club. Justin Hermanson, Bryan Richardson, Chad Castillo, Zack Brown, Howdy Cloud, Corey Davis, and Clayton Williams all received an additional $500 bonus.

"This was one of the best events we have had in Bossier City," said CBR President, Tuff Hedeman. "We really appreciate the Eldorado Hotel and Casino and all of our sponsors.

RESULTS:
Round: Average

CLAYTON WILLIAMS,Carthage,TX 182 $12,180.00
Justin Hermanson,Kathryn,ND 180 $8,700.00
COREY DAVIS, New Bloomfield,MO 179 $5,220.00
ZACK BROWN, Santa Fe, TX 176 $3,480.00
HOWDY CLOUD, Kountze, TX 175.5 $2,088.00
CHAD CASTILLO, Lipan, TX 174.5 $1,392.00
ZACK OAKES,Tonasket,WA 173 $1,044.00
MCKENNON WIMBERLY,Cool,TX 171.5 $696.00

Round: Long Go

Justin Hermanson,Kathryn,ND 90 $4,560.00
BRYAN RICHARDSON,Dallas,TX 90 $3,400.00
CLAYTON WILLIAMS,Carthage,TX 89.5 $1,740.00
JARROD CRAIG,Hillisboro,TX 89 $1,160.00
BONNER BOLTON,Gardendale,TX 88.5 $696.00
ZACK OAKES,Tonasket,WA 87.5 $464.00
MCKENNON WIMBERLY,Cool,TX 87.5 $348.00
COREY DAVIS, New Bloomfield,MO 87 $232.00

Round: Short Go

CLAYTON WILLIAMS,Carthage,TX 92.5 $4,676.00
COREY DAVIS, New Bloomfield,MO 92 $3,516.00
ZACK BROWN, Santa Fe, TX 91.5 $2,356.00
HOWDY CLOUD, Kountze, TX 91 $1,776.00
Justin Hermanson,Kathryn,ND 90 $1,312.00
CHAD CASTILLO, Lipan, TX 90 $964.00