1. Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, Texas, 91 points on Robinson Pro Rodeo’s RMEF Bugle, $17,885; 2. Wesley Silcox, Payson, Utah, 89.5, $14,125; 3. Jacob O’Mara, Prairieville, La., 86, $10,673; 4. Bobby Welsh, Gillette, Wyo., 83.5, $7,500; 5. Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee, Wash., 83, $4,615; 6. L.J. Jenkins, Porum, Okla., 82, $2,885.

1. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., 13.95 seconds, $17,885; 2. Angie Meadors, Blanchard, Okla., 14.00, $14,135; 3. Jody Sheffield, Ogden, Utah, 14.02, $10,673; 4. Christina Richman, Glendora, Calif., 14.09, $7,500; 5. Jeanne Anderson, White City, Kan., 14.13, $4,615; 6. Sherry Cervi, 14.17, $2,885.

LAS VEGAS – It’s starting to look like Casey Colletti’s appearance at the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is not a fluke. Colletti, a bareback rider from Pueblo, Colo., posted an 85.5-point ride on Classic Pro Rodeo’s Fancy Free to finish in a tie for third place in Friday’s second round, earning $9,087 in the[...]

1. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas, 7.1 seconds, $17,885; 2. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash., 7.6, $14,125; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 7.8, $10,673; 4. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho, 7.9, $7,500; 5. Scott Kormos, Teague, Texas, 8.2, $4,615; 6. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla., 8.4, $2,885.

1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas/Patrick Smith, Midland, Texas, 4.1 seconds, $17,885; 2. Turtle Powell, Stephenville, Texas/ Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo., and Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas/York Gioll, Memphis, Tenn., 4.2, $12,404; 4. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz./Walt Woodard, Stephenville, Texas, 6.0, $7,500; 5. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz./Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, Ariz., 9.0, $4,615; 6. Clay[...]

1. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore., 3.3 seconds, $17,885; 2. Luke Branquinho, 3.4, $14,135; 3. Sean Mulligan, Coleman, Okla., 3.6, $10,673; 4. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla., and Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo., 3.9, $6,058; 6. Jake Rinehart, Highmore, S.D., $2,885.

1. Kaycee Field, Payson, Utah, 87.5 points on JK Rodeo Co.’s Molly, $17,885; 2. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash., 86, $14,135; 3. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo., and Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas, 85.5, $9,087; 5. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore., 84.5, $4,615; 6. Cody DeMers, Kimberly, Idaho, 83.5, $2,885.

Once a contestant has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, he/she belongs to a prestigious fraternity. If they’ve qualified at least three times, they’re in an elite group. On Friday night outside the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, saddle bronc riders Steve Dollarhide (eight times) and Bret Franks (three) were getting ready[...]

I was pretty busy Thursday night, so I wasn’t able to get as many photos as I would’ve liked. I think I’ll solicit some assistance tonight. Fortunately I know good photographers who’d be willing to help us. Until then, check out our photos HERE. Here’s a sample.

LAS VEGAS – When Stockton Graves failed to qualify for the 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, it marked the first time since 2004 the Oklahoma cowboy missed ProRodeo’s championship event. He’s making up for lost time this year. Graves, who turns 33 Monday, scored 4.3-second run to finish in a tie for fifth place in[...]