2026 RODEO Slack Day 2

February 24, 2026

Slack competition continued Tuesday at the Tucson Rodeo as contestants competed in Go-Round 1 of Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping, while Tie-Down Roping moved into its second go-round.

In Barrel Racing, Austyn Tobey, Bemidji, Minn., leads with a 17.25-second run. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., sits just one-hundredth behind at 17.26.

Steer Wrestling is currently led by Harley Cole, Okotoks, Alberta, and Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D., who each stopped the clock in 4.4 seconds.

Team Roping Go-Round 1 leaders are Jaxson Tucker and Cesar de la Cruz with a 4.5-second run.

Tie-Down Roping has begun Go-Round 2, with Tyler Calhoun, Richards, Texas, leading the aggregate among completed runs with a 20.2 on two head. More than 30 contestants remain to finish the round.

Official performances begin Thursday as competitors continue their push toward Sunday’s championship round.

Photo Credit: Fernando Sam-Sin

Tie-Down Roping – Go-Round 2

Go-Round 2 Standings After Slack Day 2
(Includes only contestants who have completed two runs. More than 30 remain to compete.)

  1. Tyler Calhoun, Richards, TX — 20.2

  2. Brayden Roe, Wendell, ID — 21.7

  3. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA — 21.9

  4. Chantz Webster, Ponder, TX — 22.3

  5. Chase Webster, Kamas, UT — 23.6

  6. Cash Enderli, Liberty, TX — 24.4

  7. JD McCuistion, Fort Collins, CO — 25.0

Barrel Racing – Go-Round 1

Go-Round 1 Standings after Slack Day 2

  1. Austyn Tobey, Bemidji, MN — 17.25

    2. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD — 17.26

    3. Carlee Otero, Lipan, TX — 17.33

    4. Amy Jo Reisdorfer, Cheyenne, WY — 17.44

    5. Kellie Jorgensen, Malad City, ID — 17.46

    6. Gracen Harman, Hempstead, TX — 17.54

    7. Sabrina Ketcham, Yeso, NM — 17.56

    8. Kailey Mitton, Mt. Sterling, UT — 17.57

    9. Katelyn Scott, Odessa, TX — 17.60

    10. Catherine Asmussen, Laredo, TX — 17.63

    11. (tie) Courtney Moody, Casa Grande, AZ — 17.65

    11. (tie) Steely Steiner, Weatherford, TX — 17.65

Steer Wrestling – Go-Round 1

Go-Round 1 Standings after Slack Day 2

  1. Harley Cole, Okotoks, AB — 4.4

    1. Eli Lord, Sturgis, SD — 4.4

    3. Jesse Brown, Baker City, OR — 4.6

    4. (tie) Jake Shelton, Krum, TX — 5.0

    4. (tie) Grant Peterson, Livermore, CA — 5.0

    4. (tie) Weston Taylor, Perryton, TX — 5.0

    7. (tie) Winsten McGraw, Gill, CO — 5.4

    7. (tie) Tristan Martin, Sulphur, LA — 5.4

    9. Trisyn Kalawaia, Hilo, HI — 5.6

    10. Tyke Kipp, Lordsburg, NM — 5.8

    11. (tie) D.J. Joos, La Junta, CA — 6.0

    11. (tie) Trey Bohmbach, Stanley, ND — 6.0

Team Roping – Go-Round 1

Go-Round 1 Standings after Slack Day 2

  1. Jaxson Tucker & Cesar de la Cruz — 4.5

    2. Brye Crites & Ross Ashford — 4.6

    3. Kaleb Driggers & Junior Nunes Nogueira — 4.7

    4. Ketch Kelton & Paden Bray — 4.9

    5. Kavis Drake & Denim Ross — 5.1

    6. Derrick Begay & Colter Todd — 5.2

    7. (tie) Tyler Tryan & Levi Lord — 5.3

    7. (tie) Jake Smith & Douglas Rich — 5.3

    9. (tie) Jake Raley & Russell Cardoza — 5.4

    9. (tie) Wyatt Bray & Cashton Weid Weiderbener — 5.4

    11. Luke Brown & Buddy Hawkins — 5.5

    12. (tie) Clay Smith & Nicky Northcott — 5.6

    12. (tie) Clint Summers & Jade Corkill — 5.6

    12. (tie) Jr. Dees & Landen Glenn — 5.6