Daily Sports Digest: July 14, 2025
The Sheridan WYO Rodeo 2025, a much-anticipated event in the rodeo community, has come to a close, with several exciting performances and winners emerging.
In the Bareback Riding competition, Samuel Petersen of Helena, Montana, clinched the victory with an impressive 91 points. Damien Brennan of Australia took the top spot in the Saddle Bronc Riding with a 93 point ride. The Bull Riding results are still pending.
Meanwhile, in the Goat Tying competition, Bleu Butler from Big Horn is set to make her debut tonight, while Reo Lohse, a Kaycee native, won the steer roping event with a time of 51.3 seconds on 4. Don Payne of Texas won the Steer Wrestling with a combined time of 8.5 seconds on 2.
The Sheridan Troopers had a successful weekend, sweeping the Billings Royals, with scores of 10-0 and 5-4 in the two games. They will conclude their conference play this week, with a double-header on Wednesday at Gillette and another game at Rock Springs on Sunday.
In the High School National Finals Rodeo (HSNFR), which started last night in Rock Springs, specific details about the schedule are not yet available. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the official National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) website.
The Stick Horse Barrel Races, a part of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Week, held on July 8, 2025, at Whitney Commons Park, saw some exciting competition. In the Ages 13-17 Girls category, Alejandra Trocha took the first place, followed by Aubrey Hartley and Kyra Detimore. Cole Connors won the Ages 13-17 Boys category, with Finn Stalick and Blaze Hutton in second and third places, respectively.
In the Ages 18 & Up Women category, Megan Sessions was the winner, while Brittany Gorzalka and Taylor Townsend took the second and third spots. The Ages 18 & Up Men category was won by Riley Sessions, with Josh Wilcox and Sergio Trocha in second and third places, respectively.
The Sheridan WYO Rodeo 2025 was a thrilling event, with many impressive performances and winners. The bull riding results are still pending, but the excitement for the next rodeo season is already building.
In the realm of non-rodeo sports, the Sheridan Troopers of baseball had a successful weekend, sweeping the Billings Royals with scores of 10-0 and 5-4 in the two games. Meanwhile, in the High School National Finals Rodeo (HSNFR), starting last night in Rock Springs, football enthusiasts will be keen to follow specific details about the schedule.
