The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas continues to captivate fans with its thrilling performances. The 9th go-round, held on December 12, 2025, at the Thomas & Mack Center, showcased exceptional talent across various events.
2025 NFR Las Vegas: 9th Go-Round Results
Bareback Riding
- 1st: Cooper Cooke – 86.75 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s No Whiskey’s Redlicious Meats, earning $36,668.
- 2nd: Waylon Bourgeois and Rocker Steiner – 85.75 points, each winning $25,431.
- 3rd: Dean Thompson – 85.25 points, $15,377.
- 4th: Mason Clements – 85 points, $9,463.
- 5th: Jess Pope and Jayco Roper – 84.5 points, each earning $2,957.
Steer Wrestling
- 1st: Justin Shaffer – 3.6 seconds, $36,668.
- 2nd: Bridger Anderson, Kyle Irwin, and Will Lummus – 3.8 seconds, $22,080 each.
- 3rd: Jesse Brown – 3.9 seconds, $9,463.
Team Roping
- 1st: Lightning Aguilera/Kaden Profili – 3.4 seconds, $36,668 each.
- 2nd: Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp – 3.5 seconds, $28,980.
- 3rd: Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira – 3.8 seconds, $21,882.
Saddle Bronc Riding
- 1st: Stetson Dell Wright – 89.75 points on The Cervi Brothers’ R. Watson’s Mad Skills, $36,668.
- 2nd: Statler Wright – 88 points, $28,980.
- 3rd: Ryder Wright – 86.5 points, $21,882.
Barrel Racing
- 1st: Carlee Otero – 13.20 seconds, $36,668.
- 2nd: Hayle Gibson-Stillwell – 13.43 seconds, $28,980.
- 3rd: Lisa Lockhart – 13.54 seconds, $21,882.
Tie-Down Roping
- 1st: Haven Meged – 7.0 seconds, $36,668.
- 2nd: Ty Harris – 7.1 seconds, $28,980.
- 3rd: Riley Mason Webb – 7.5 seconds, $21,882.
Bull Riding
- 1st: Qynn Andersen – 87 points on Sutton Rodeos’ Mr. Gold, $40,512.
- 2nd: Mason Moody – 84.75 points, $32,824.
- 3rd: Tristen Hutchings – 83.75 points, $25,727.
World Standings Highlights
As the rodeo progresses, here are notable standings:
- Top rider in Bareback Riding: Rocker Steiner, $446,616.
- Leading Steer Wrestler: Will Lummus, $312,951.
- Top Team Roper: Kolton Schmidt, $294,451.
- Leading Saddle Bronc Rider: Statler Wright, $452,983.
- Top Bull Rider: Stetson Dell Wright, $514,535.
The excitement of the 2025 NFR continues as the cowboys and cowgirls compete for championship titles and monetary prizes, all set against the bright lights of Las Vegas.
