2025 NFR Las Vegas 7th Go-Round Results: National Finals Rodeo Highlights
The 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held its 7th go-round at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on December 10, 2025. This year’s event showcased top performances in various rodeo disciplines, highlighting the skills of the competitors.
Bareback Riding Results
In bareback riding, Jess Pope emerged as the top competitor, scoring 88 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Foxhole Gunner, earning $36,668. Here are the top scores:
- 1. Jess Pope – 88 points, $36,668
- 2. Mason Clements – 85.75 points, $25,431
- 2. Cole Franks – 85.75 points, $25,431
- 4. Waylon Bourgeois – 85.5 points, $15,377
- 5. Bradlee Miller – 84 points, $9,463
Average Leaders
The leading average scorers currently include:
- 1. Wacey Schalla – 604.5 points
- 2. Jess Pope – 596.25 points
- 3. Sam Petersen/Kade Sonnier – 594.5 points
World Standings
The world standings are as follows:
- 1. Rocker Steiner – $421,185
- 2. Sam Petersen – $319,826
- 3. Jess Pope – $303,525
Steer Wrestling
Rowdy Parrott led the steer wrestling event, finishing in 4.0 seconds to win $36,668. Key placements include:
- 1. Rowdy Parrott – 4.0 seconds
- 2. Tucker Allen – 4.2 seconds, $28,980
- 3. Bridger Anderson/Jesse Brown – 4.3 seconds, $18,630 each
World Standings
The world standings for steer wrestling are:
- 1. Will Lummus – $290,871
- 2. Tucker Allen – $262,296
- 3. Ty Erickson – $246,270
Team Roping
Dawson Graham and Dillon Graham clinched the top spot in team roping with a time of 3.5 seconds, each taking home $36,668. Noteworthy results include:
- 1. Dawson Graham/Dillon Graham – 3.5 seconds
- 2. Luke Brown/Trey Yates – 3.7 seconds, $25,431 each
- 2. Clay Smith/Coleby Payne – 3.7 seconds, $25,431 each
World Standings
The leading team roping athletes are:
- 1. Tanner Tomlinson – $313,274
- 2. Clint Summers – $282,034
- 3. Kolton Schmidt – $261,036
Saddle Bronc Riding
In saddle bronc riding, Statler Wright excelled with a score of 89.75 points on Flying U Rodeo’s Talk Derby 2 Me, earning $36,668. Results include:
- 1. Statler Wright – 89.75 points
- 2. Zeke Thurston – 88.5 points, $25,431
- 2. Stetson Dell Wright – 88.5 points, $25,431
World Standings
Current world standings feature:
- 1. Ryder Wright – $392,017
- 2. Damian Brennan – $361,489
- 3. Zeke Thurston – $332,336
Conclusion
The 2025 NFR continues to draw significant attention with exciting performances across multiple events. As the competition progresses, standings are expected to change, showcasing the talent and determination of each competitor.
