Villa Leads the Way at Cowtown Coliseum
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Fort Worth, Texas — A standout performance in bull riding and razor-thin margins in the timed events defined Sunday’s Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum, where competitors battled across eight events for a combined $13,400 payout.
Jesus Villa of Weatherford, Texas, led the afternoon’s roughstock competition with an 84.5-point ride, while Julie Mahon and Marissa Boisjoli secured victories in two of the day’s closest contests.
With competitors representing multiple states and Brazil, the October 25 event showcased the precision and consistency required to finish atop the standings.
Villa Sets the Standard in Bull Riding
Villa delivered the highest roughstock score of the afternoon, earning $1,770 for his first-place finish.
Lauro Henrique Nunes of Brazil finished second with 81 points, placing 3.5 points behind Villa and earning $1,180.
Elsewhere in the roughstock events, Riley Bradshaw of Snyder, Texas, claimed the saddle bronc riding victory with a 74-point performance, edging Nick LaDuke of Durant, Oklahoma, who finished with 69 points.
Branson Burnam of Floydada, Texas, topped ranch bronc riding with 79 points, while Tyler Griffin of Durant, Oklahoma, secured the bareback riding title with a 69-point ride.
Fractions of a Second Decide Barrel Racing
Barrel racing delivered one of the afternoon’s closest finishes.
Julie Mahon of Stephenville, Texas, stopped the clock at 13.635 seconds to secure first place, finishing just 0.094 seconds ahead of Patricia Oates of Decatur, Texas.
Oates recorded a time of 13.729 seconds, followed by Lyndsey Tucker in third at 13.820 and Breckyn Tippen in fourth at 13.826.
The difference between first and fourth was just 0.191 seconds.
Mahon collected $890 for the victory, adding her name to Sunday’s list of event winners.
Boisjoli Wins Tight Breakaway Roping Contest
The close finishes continued in breakaway roping, where Marissa Boisjoli of Gordon, Texas, claimed first place in 2.30 seconds.
Chloe Lambert of Fallon, Nevada, finished second in 2.43 seconds, while Grace Jenkins of Marlin, Texas, secured third in 2.52 seconds.
Only 0.22 seconds separated the top three competitors.
Boisjoli earned $925 for her winning run.
In tie-down roping, Dillon Sackett of Alcester, South Dakota, recorded an 8.39-second run to secure first place, finishing ahead of Emmett Silva’s 10.03-second performance.
Cash Duty of Levelland, Texas, and Buddy Hawkins of Stephenville, Texas, claimed the team roping title with a time of 4.74 seconds, earning $875 each.
Official Results | October 25, 2026
Eight events highlighted Sunday’s Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Below are the official first-place finishers and their winning scores or times.
Bull Riding
Winner: Jesus Villa — Weatherford, TX Winning Score: 84.5 points
Bareback Riding
Winner: Tyler Griffin — Durant, OK Winning Score: 69 points
Saddle Bronc Riding
Winner: Riley Bradshaw — Snyder, TX Winning Score: 74 points
Ranch Bronc Riding
Winner: Branson Burnam — Floydada, TX Winning Score: 79 points
Tie-Down Roping
Winner: Dillon Sackett — Alcester, SD Winning Time: 8.39 seconds
Breakaway Roping
Winner: Marissa Boisjoli — Gordon, TX Winning Time: 2.30 seconds
Team Roping
Winners: Cash Duty & Buddy Hawkins Winning Time: 4.74 seconds
Barrel Racing
Winner: Julie Mahon — Stephenville, TX Winning Time: 13.635 seconds
Source: Official Stockyards Championship Rodeo results, October 25, 2026.
What’s Next at Cowtown Coliseum?
Rodeo action continues at the historic Cowtown Coliseum as the Stockyards Championship Rodeo prepares for another weekend of competition in the heart of Fort Worth.
With performances scheduled for October 30–31 and November 1, competitors will return to the arena for another round of bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, and roping events.
The year-round series remains a fixture of the Fort Worth Stockyards, bringing traditional rodeo competition to one of the sport’s most historic venues.
For upcoming performances, event schedules, and ticket information, visit the official Cowtown Coliseum website.
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