Athletes to Watch in Bracket 3 of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Athletes to Watch in Bracket 3 of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

NWSS photo by Ric Andersen.
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo continues Wednesday night on The Cowboy Channel and Cowboy Channel+. See who made an impact in Round 1 and who’s set to shine in Round 2.
BAREBACK RIDING
Bradlee Miller – In January, Miller won almost $19,000, which has him sitting No. 1 in the PRCA World Standings. His last five rides have all been 84.5 points or better, including 87.5 on his first horse in Fort Worth.
Orin Larsen – Larsen finished third in the Finals at the National Western and was 84.5 points on Cool Hand Luke in Bracket 3, Round 1.
STEER WRESTLING
Stetson Jorgensen – Jorgensen’s last three qualified times have been 4.2 or faster. He was 4 flat to tie for the win in Round 1 of Bracket 3.
Cash Robb – Robb won the NFR Average in his debut in 2024 and was 4.3 on his first steer in Funkytown.
Gavin Soileau – Soileau picked up arguably the biggest win of his career in Denver and followed it up with a tie for the win in Round 1 with Jorgensen.
TEAM ROPING
Cody Snow/Hunter Koch – This NFR pair is looking to bounce back after two no times at the National Western and a 14.7 on their first one in Fort Worth.
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Brody Cress – The eight-time NFR qualifier went 90.5 on his first horse in Fort Worth. One of two 90s Tuesday night.
Kolby Wanchuk – The three-time NFR qualifier was the other 90, which is usually good for a round win.
Zac Dallas – Dallas won both his Semifinal and the Finals at the National Western and was 87 points for for fourth on Tuesday night.
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Tom Crouse – The 23-year-old is No. 11 in the 2025 PRCA World Standings and made the Finals in Denver.
BARREL RACING
Carlee Otero – After returning to the NFR for the first time in a decade last season, Otero won the National Western to start 2025.
BULL RIDING
Jake Lockwood – Lockwood is No. 3 in the PRCA World Standings and has ridden 5-of-6 bulls entering Fort Worth.