OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The United States Team Roping Championships completed its 29th offering in Oklahoma City on October 27th. Nine thousand teams competed during the event making this once again the largest roping in the world. The seven-day event was conducted in three arenas in Oklahoma City and two arenas at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK. In total, all five arenas with its huge staff ran 21,000 steers during the week, and paid out $3.7 million, also making this the second richest team roping in the world.
Last year USTRC started a multi-tiered pricing set up that discounts entry fees to qualified teams vs. non-qualified teams direct enter vs. on the spot entries. In addition, the association offered two prices of qualification events, one at Lazy E and one at OKC. The pricing approach is part of a strategy to provide roping that would work in any budget. It appears to be working, as ropings did not cease until nearly 7pm in each location, each night.
USTRC took a big step in 2018 trying to balance the roping offerings between family oriented divisions and age protected divisions. The introduction of the “Exclusives” split team counts within divisions and made the singular “ShootOut” divisions smaller than past years and therefore much easier for contestants. The splitting of these divisions along with efforts throughout the year in handicapping created a noticeable change in winning times of all the lower divisions compared to the 2017 Finals. The change also had quite a few ropers traveling back and forth between the two locations. Officials seem confident that they can begin to soften the amount of traveling between venues in future seasons.
USTRC was very proud to launch a #7 Finals and the only obvious glitch in the production came when the divisions were drawn placing teams who entered twice too close together. This draw problem caused the announcers to be on “their toes” the entire week. Even though the problem slowed the normal flow considerably, the three-arena set up was still much faster than a straight two-arena sequence.
The entire event can be viewed on Ride Pass. The United States Team Roping Championships will return to Oklahoma City next October for its 30th anniversary.
#16 Case IH Tractor: Zane Bruce, Graham, TX and Derrick Jantzen, Ames, OK. First place earnings: $37,000. Winning time: 36.05 on five steers
Open Junior NFR: Korbin Rice, Hobbs, NM and Zant Paul Lewis, Hermleigh, TX. First place earnings: $14,700. Winning time: 26:40 on four steers
#12 Exclusive: Cody, Stutenkemper, Bolivar, MO and Chris Pomeroy, Bolivar, MO. First place earnings: $33,50. Winning time: 30:20 on four steers
#11 Exclusive: Danny Miller, Lawson, MO and Colton Scott, Soper, OK. First place earnings: $34,000. Winning time: 30:77 on four steers
#10 Exclusive: Brian Sellers, Cuba, MO and Marty Claiborn, Montreal, MO. First place earnings: $33,000. Winning time: 31:88 on four steers
#10 US Junior NFR: Madison Clark, Adrian, TX and Nicholas Lovins, Canadian, TX. First place earnings: $14,500. Winning time: 31:32 on four steers
#9 Exclusive: Justin Turner, Noble, OK and Nelson Turner, Mustang, OK. First place earnings: $29,000. Winning time: 38:13 on four steers
#8 Exclusive: Clay Emmons, Fairfield, TX and Doug Miller, Pecos, TX. First place earnings: $25,000. Winning time: 41:04 on four steers
#7 Pick and Draw: Logan VanderHamm, Ingalls, KS and Jett VanderHamm, Ingalls, KS. First place earnings: $10,000. Winning time: 31:92 on three steers

Results of the Shoot-Outs follow. A complete list of winners can be found at USTRC.com.
#14 Shoot-Out:  $196,500
TJ Allen, Dadeville, AL, Kyle Lawrence, Andalusia, AL
Average: 1. TJ Allen and Kyle Lawrence, 29.04, $41,000. 2. Tyler Cornett and Ben Runyon, 29.3, $28,000. 3. Levi Lord and Kal Fuller, 29.63, $22,000. 4. Bobby Baize and Casey McCleskey, 29.83, $17,000. 5. Coda Myers and Whit Kitchens, 29.94, $14,000. 6. Matthew Freeman and Cooper Bruce, 30.56, $9,000. 7. Joel Nunneley and Casey Stipes, 30.76, $8,000. 8. Zane Bruce and Rene Cervantes, 30.93, $6,000. 9. Caden Tinsley and Calvin Taylor, 31.39, $5,500. 10. Lain LaFountain and Hollis Harris, 31.95, $5,500.
#13 Shoot-Out:  $229,000
Bill Rasberry, Yale, OK, Thomas Smith, Barnsdall, OK
Average: 1. Bill Rasberry and Thomas Smith, 29.26, $44,000. 2. Austin Robertson and Slick Robison, 29.93, $33,000. 3. Roper Goodson and Blake Larmon, 30.24, $25. 4. Halie Richey and Jason Garcia, 30.59, $19,000. 5. Chasyn Wagnon and Earl Thomas, 30.7, $15,000. 6. Jaime Macias and Jose Luis Ramirez, 30.72, $13,000. 7. Anthony Williams and Logan Moore, 31.41, $11,000. 8. Jacob Carr and Joe Rion, 31.77, $10,000. 9. Jordan R. Outlaw and Cole Curry, 31.8, $7,000. 10. Mike Woolven and Michael Bratton, 32.18, $7,000. 11. Devon Johnson and LJ Yeahquo, 32.3, $6,000. 12. Jason Goodson and Dean Salyer, 32.54, $6,000.
#12 Shoot-Out:  $239,000
Briar Teague, Rattan, OK, Colton Scott, Soper, OK
Average: 1. Briar Teague and Colton Scott, 29.65, $45,500. 2. Fred Werneck and Diego Toledo, 31.87, $35,000. 3. Max Mathis and LJ Yeahquo, 31.94, $26,000. 4. Daryan Gonzalez and Walker Harris, 32.17, $19,500. 5. Luke Debois and Kelvin Rion, 32.65, $16,000. 6. Alcione Miclos and Rodrigo Viero, 32.77, $14,000. 7. Shane Boston and Trent W. Ward, 33.07, $12,000. 8. Edgar Wislar and Luke Groth, 33.19, $10,000. 9. Colton Rogers and  Cody Warner, 33.31, $8,000. 10. Kyla Stamps and Ike Perkins, 33.78, $8,000. 11. Colton Bugis and Jesse Hawkins, 34.45, $6,000. 12. Shayne Krolczyk and Bryce Belknap, 36.38, $6,000.
#11 Shoot-Out:  $251,100
Hali Williams, Mineral Wells, TX, Bodie Hine, Ignacio, CO
Average: 1. Hali Williams and Bodie Hine, 28.96, $48,000. 2. Luke Debois and Brennan Harmon, 30.28, $37,000. 3. TJ Allen and Colton Allen, 31.13, $26,200. 4. Coby Elias and Kaleb Macias, 31.42, $20,000. 5. Dillon Ishman and Spud Denmark, 31.62, $17,000. 6. Cooper Bradshaw and Cache Burnside, 31.82, $15,500. 7. Mason Appleton and Jordan Lovins, 32.11, $13,000. 8. Leonel Lopez and Luis Munoz, 32.56, $11,000. 9. Britta Strain and Sterlin English, 32.75, $8,700. 10. Gilberto Porras and Cowboy Porras, 32.8, $8,700. 11. Kelsey Mabry and Jessy Remsburg, 33.01, $6,500. 12. Davis Watts and Scott Watts, 33.32, $6,500.
#10 Shoot-Out:  $246,800
Jack Foster, Stockton, MO, Jason O’Brien, Pineville, MO
Average: 1. Jack Foster and Jason O’Brien, 29.68, $47,000. 2. Everett Reeves and Chris Lamance 32.51, $36,000. 3. Cash Hooper and Calvin Taylor, 32.9, $26,300. 4. Cade Boettcher and Shayne Krolczyk, 32.99, $20,000. 5. Colton Bugis and Jacob R. Hawkins, 33.29, $17,000. 6. Denton Dunning and Ketch Kelton, 33.85, $15,000. 7. Brad Bottom and Chance Thiessen, 34.74, $12,800. 8. Caslyn Weidenbener and Cashton Weidenbener, 35.46, $10,700. 9. Matthew Paul Sanchez and Ernesto Salazar, 35.63, $8,500. 10. Raesh Casebolt and Briar Teague, 36.99, $8,500. 11. Nicholas Lovins and Jordan Lovins, 38.35, $6,000. 12. Kyla Stamps and Colton Allen, 39.8, $6,000.
#9 Shoot-Out: $213,000
Steven Bomar, Odessa, TX, Shayne Bomar, Odessa, TX
Average: 1. Steven Bomar and Shayne Bomar, 35.83, $42,000. 2. Gabe Williams and Blair Freeman, 36.82, $29,000. 3. Gaspar Cru and Carlos Estrada, 37.39, $21,000. 4. B Rad Lands and Jacob R. Hawkins, 40.04, $17,000. 5. Juan Gonzales and JS Cuellar, 41.09, $15,000. 6. Jesse Headstream and Jayse Tettenhorst, 41.2, $12,000. 7. Kenny Knox and Markus Mariluch, 41.66, $10,000. 8. Dale Simmons and Chad Simmons, 41.85, $9,000. 9. Jerry Corman and Brock Corman, 42.23, $7,000. 10. Cuatro Gutierrez and Jayden Cisneros, 42.51, $7,000. 11. Justin Raymond and JB Raymond, 42.96, $5,500. 12. Douglas Lester and Tater McKinney, 43.65, $5,500.
#8 Shoot-Out: $146,700
Jeffrey Parsley, Troup, TX, Billy Tosh, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Average: 1. Jeffrey Parsley and Billy Tosh, 36.44, $34,000. 2. Ethan Priefert and Landon Priefert, 36.78, $22,700. 3. Alan Spencer and Ruben Pina, 36.97, $18,000. 4. Isaac Gholson and Sam VanBuskirk, 39.07, $14,000. 5. Lane Webb and Bryson Tays, 39.72, $11,000. 6. Jamie Tennison and Hayden Aymond, 39.96, $10,000. 7. Jeremy Boltinghouse and Mark Morris, 50.02, $7,000. 8. Kenneth Lyon and Tombo Kaufman, 51.81, $5,500.
#10 Cinch Ladies
Championship:  $34,100
Martha Angelone, Aledo, TX, Sarah Angelone, Aledo, TX
Average: 1. Martha Angelone and Sarah Angelone, 35.93, $10,000. 2. Megan White and Debbie Fabrizio, 44.39, $7,000. 3. Rebecca Gagan and Morgan Sturgeon, 45.59, $5,600. 4. Deb Raulerson and Becky Cannizzaro, 45.94, $4,000. 5. Sandy McElreath and Sherry Robinson, 49.52, $2,000.