NFR - Round 2

Written By Courtney Judd

Round 2 of the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo did not disappoint with the matchup of the night between Stetson Wright and Pookie Holler, a big ride from Lefty Holman on Wall Street, and a solid run from Team Roping duo Tyler Wade and Trey Yates. As it was military appreciation night at the Thomas & Mack Stadium, Wrangler NFR honored 3 marines for their exemplary service to this great nation. Take a look below for highlights from Round 2!

 
 

Austin Whitmore interviews longtime friend and fellow California cowboy, Lefty Holman

Lefty Holman for 87 points on Wall Street by Four Star Rodeo in Round 2

 

Stetson Wright with the pairing of the night, riding Pookie Holler by Dakota Rodeo for 88 points in Round 2

Caleb Smidt with a back to back win for 7.2 seconds in the Tie Down Roping in Round 2

2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results

Round 2, Dec. 2 Source

Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

Bareback Riding:

Second round: 1. Leighton Berry, 86.5 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo Co 's Top Egyptian, $28,914; 2. (tie) Tanner Aus and Tilden Hooper, 85.5, $20,053 each; 4. Jess Pope, 85, $12,125; 5. Tim O'Connell, 84, $7,462; 6. (tie) Ty Breuer, Cole Franks and R.C. Landingham, 83.5, $1,555 each.

Steer Wrestling:

Second round: 1. Hunter Cure, 3.7 seconds, $28,914; 2. Stetson Jorgensen, 4.2, $22,851; 3. Kyle Irwin, 4.3, $17,255; 4. Tyler Waguespack, 4.4, $12,125; 5. Tristan Martin, 4.6, $7,462; 6. Rowdy Parrott, 4.7, $4,664.

Team Roping:

Second round: 1. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 4.1 seconds, $28,914 each; 2. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 4.3, $22,851; 3. (tie) Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira and Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 4.4, $14,690 each; 5. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 4.8, $7,462; 6. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 4.9, $4,664.

Saddle Bronc Riding:

Second round: 1. Lefty Marvel Holman, 87 points on Four Star Rodeo's Wall Street, $28,914; 2. (tie) Tanner Butner, Logan Hay and Zeke Thurston, 85.5, $17,410 each; 5. Stetson Dell Wright, 85, $7,462; 6. (tie) Wyatt Casper, Sage Newman and Kolby Wanchuk, 82, $1,555 each.

Tie-Down Roping:

Second round: 1. Caleb Smidt, 7.2 seconds, $28,914; 2. Shad Mayfield, 7.4, $22,851; 3. Hunter Herrin, 7.7, $17,255; 4. Shane Hanchey, 7.8, $12,125; 5. (tie) Ty Harris, Zack Jongbloed and Haven Meged, 8.4, $4,042 each.

Barrel Racing:

Second round: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.61 seconds, $28,914; 2. Margo Crowther, 13.72, $22,851; 3. Wenda Johnson, 13.75, $17,255; 4. Lisa Lockhart, 13.78, $12,125; 5. Sissy Winn, 13.88, $7,462; 6. Shelley Morgan, 13.91, $4,664.

Bull Riding:

Second round: 1. Stetson Dell Wright, 88 points on Wayne Vold Rodeo's Pookie Holler, $28,914; 2. Ky Hamilton, 77.5, $22,851; no other qualified rides.

Courtney Judd
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