Cinch playoff series

The Cinch Playoffs at the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls highlighted intense competition as cowboys and cowgirls vied for crucial standings ahead of the NFR. Jess Pope triumphed in the finals with an 88.5, securing $30,000, while Rocker Steiner and Waylon Bourgeois also clinched significant earnings that solidified their qualifications. The event showcased remarkable performances, particularly in team roping, where Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp won with a stellar time of 3.9 seconds. The competition was fierce, with key athletes like Dalton Massey and Stetson Jorgenson tying for the win in steer wrestling, but Massey taking the title based on a tie-breaker. Numerous competitors are still jockeying for position in the Top 15, with only a few days left in the ProRodeo season, making every run critical for their Vegas aspirations. As the richest rodeo in South Dakota history, the stakes are high with over $1.3 million in payouts available.