Parker County Sheriffs Posse Frontier Days And PRCA Rodeo
- Megan Nicole Larson
- Jun 18, 2024
- 4 min read
Photos by Ashely Waer with Chute It Photography
Parker County Sheriffs Posse Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo is always a rodeo star studded event and this year was no exception. Leighton Berry, Sage Newman, big dog Will Lummus, and Coleman Proctor were among the big names. The rodeo kicked off in Weatherford, Texas June 5-8 for three days of action packed events in front of full stands of rodeo fans. Leighton Berry took first in the bareback with a big 86.5 point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Drinkin Again. Denell Henderson took first in the bulldogging with a fast 3.8 second run. In the team roping Cory Kidd V/Dustin Davis took first with their 4.4 second run. Sage Newman had a solid 87.5 point ride for first place on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Downtown. In the tie-down roping Shad Money Mayfield was in the money with a 7.7 second run for first. In the barrel racing Helen Nowosad had a white hot 17.12 second run for first. There were only three qualified rides in the bull riding. Hudson Bolton took first with a big 87.5 point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Little Bill. All-around cowboy went to Coleman Protor who competed in the team roping and steer roping.
Kelton McMillen took first in the first round of the steer roping with a 11.2 second run. In the second round Coleman Proctor took first with an 11.1 second run. First in the average went to Kelton McMillen for 23.7 seconds on two head.
All-Around Cowboy: Coleman Proctor, $4,604, team roping and steer roping.
Bareback Riding:
1. Leighton Berry, 86.5 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Drinkin Again, $2,673; 2. Cole Franks, 86, $2,050; 3. (tie) Jacob Lees and Bradlee Miller, 85, $1,248 each; 5. Waylon Bourgeois, 83.5, $624; 6. Payton Lackey, 82, $446; 7. Rocker Steiner, 81.5, $356; 8. Kade Berry, 79, $267.
Steer Wrestling:
1. Denell Henderson, 3.8 seconds, $2,637; 2. Justin Shaffer, 4.2, $2,327; 3. Don Payne, 4.3, $2,016; 4. (tie) Brady Reneau and Colton Swearingen, 4.5, $1,629 each; 6. (tie) Cody Devers, Will Lummus and Grady Payne, 4.6, $1,241 each; 9. (tie) Brandon Harrison and Heath Thomas, 4.7, $776 each.
Team Roping:
1. Cory Kidd V/Dustin Davis, 4.4 seconds, $3,320 each; 2. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 4.6, $2,929; 3. (tie) Cyle Denison/Tanner Braden and Cody Snow/Hunter Koch, 4.7, $2,343 each; 5. Paul David Tierney/Billie Jack Saebens, 4.8, $1,953; 6. Justin Lovell/Michael Fortenberry, 5.3, $1,758; 7. (tie) Coy Brittain/Blaine Vick and Jr. Dees/JC Flake, 5.4, $1,465 each; 9. Zane Murphy/Colton Tate, 5.6, $1,172; 10. Coy Rahlmann/Ross Ashford, 5.8, $781.
Saddle Bronc Riding:
1. Sage Newman, 87.5 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Downtown, $3,308; 2. Chase Brooks, 84.5, $2,536; 3. Weston Patterson, 84, $1,874; 4. Chris Williams, 83, $1,213; 5. Wade Sundell, 81.5, $772; 6. Parker Fleet, 80.5, $551; 7. Ross Griffin, 80, $441; 8. (tie) Sterling Crawley, Isaac Diaz, Gus Gaillard and Cauy Masters, 79.5, $83 each.
Tie-Down Roping:
1. Shad Mayfield, 7.7 seconds, $4,011; 2. (tie) Tate Thomas and Weldon Watson, 8.0, $3,303 each; 4. Chris McCuistion, 8.3, $2,595; 5. (tie) John Douch and Sy Felton, 8.9, $2,005 each; 7. Tyler Calhoun, 9.0, $1,652; 8. Ryan Jarrett, 9.4, $1,416; 9. Landyn Duncan, 9.7, $1,180; 10. (tie) Clayton Collmorgen, Blane Cox, Clint Singleton and Kyan Wilhite, 9.8, $531 each.
Barrel Racing:
1. Helen Nowosad, 17.12 seconds, $4,119; 2. Sydney Graham, 17.23, $3,295; 3. Hailey Kinsel, 17.30, $2,677; 4. LaTricia Duke, 17.32, $2,060; 5. Tillar King, 17.34, $1,648; 6. Jymmy Cox, 17.35, $1,236; 7. Madison McCaffity, 17.40, $1,030; 8. Shy-Anne Jarrett, 17.41, $927; 9. Tiffany Lujan, 17.43, $824; 10. (tie) Chelsea Moore, Shelley Morgan and Katelyn Scott, 17.48, $618 each; 13. Ashley Harvey, 17.55, $412; 14. (tie) Londyn Ross, Leslie Smalygo and Cheyenne Wimberley, 17.57, $172 each.
Steer Roping:
First Round: 1. Kelton McMillen, 11.2 seconds, $1,675; 2. (tie) Chet Herren and Ryan Willberg, 11.6, $1,241 each; 4. Scott Snedecor, 11.7, $808; 5. Bryce Davis, 12.0, $520; 6. Brodie Poppino, 12.2, $289.
Second Round: 1. Coleman Proctor, 11.1 seconds, $1,675; 2. Cooper Mills, 11.6, $1,386; 3. Trent Sorey, 11.8, $1,097; 4. Logan Currie, 11.9, $808; 5. Kyle Cauthorn, 12.4, $520; 6. Kelton McMillen, 12.5, $289.
Average: 1. Kelton McMillen, 23.7 seconds on two head, $2,512; 2. John E. Bland, 25.2, $2,079; 3. J. Tom Fisher, 25.5, $1,646; 4. Cooper Mills, 26.5, $1,213; 5. Cash Fretwell, 27.0, $780; 6. Trenton Johnson, 28.5, $433.
Bull Riding:
1. Hudson Bolton, 87.5 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Little Bill, $4,591; 2. Hunter Tate, 81, $3,519; 3. Hayden Ferguson, 75, $2,601; no other qualified rides.
Total payoff: $157,205. Stock contractor: Pete Carr Pro Rodeo. Sub-contractors: Aces Wild Pro Rodeo, Dakota Rodeo, Powder River Rodeo, Rafter H Rodeo Livestock and Hampton Pro Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Sandy Gwatney. Officials: Cliff Overstreet and Todd Fike. Timers: Jayme Pemberton and Teri Cribb. Announcer: Andy Stewart. Specialty act: Justin Rumford. Bullfighters: Clay Heger and Noah Krepps. Clown/barrelman: Justin Rumford. Flankman: Troy Bradshaw. Chute boss: John Gwatney. Pickup men: Jake Dees and Jeff Dees. Photographers: Robby Freeman, Gale Miller and Click Thompson.