2026 Cinch UPRA Finals: Final Go-Round Winners, Scores and Times

The 2026 Cinch UPRA Finals Rodeo came to a close Sunday, October 25, as contestants returned to the arena for one final opportunity to make their mark during the championship weekend. Held in conjunction with the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo, the final performance featured impressive rides, lightning-fast runs and substantial payouts as the United Professional Rodeo Association concluded its Finals competition.

After two rounds of competition, Sunday’s performance provided contestants with one last chance to add to their earnings and finish the weekend on a high note.

In bareback riding, Tony Tharp captured the final-round victory with an 82.5-point ride, earning $2,013.20. Triston Flinn followed with 81 points, while Zach Hibler, who won the opening round, finished third with 79 points. Ethan Crouch rounded out the top four with 78.5 points.

The saddle bronc riding featured one of the highest-scoring performances of the weekend as Blake Starrett delivered an 86-point ride to claim the round victory and $2,329.04. Cole Futrell followed closely with 84.5 points, while Jagger Roach finished third with 84 points. Blaise Freeman secured fourth with an 82.5-point ride.

In ranch bronc riding, Tristan Griffith claimed the final-round victory with an 80.5-point ride, collecting $1,611.04. Laine Bownds followed with 79 points, while Taran Knox finished third with 77 points. Thomas Moellering rounded out the top four with 76.5 points.

Bull riding brought another competitive finish as Carter Shaw topped the leaderboard with an 83.5-point ride, earning $2,445.84. Briggs Cooley, Kaleb Lewis and Cimarron Rucker shared second place with matching 82-point rides.

The timed events delivered equally impressive performances as contestants battled for every fraction of a second.

In steer wrestling, Zachary Peterson and Cade Staton shared the final-round victory with matching 3.7-second runs, each earning $2,021.74. Ryan Nettle followed with a 3.9-second run, while Sam Shofner finished fourth with 4.2 seconds.

Tie-down roping saw Dillon Grote take the top spot with an 8.0-second run, earning $2,970.80. Cameron Crow finished second with 8.9 seconds, followed by Ty G. Rogers with 9.1 seconds and Joe Keating with 9.3 seconds.

Team roping featured a particularly fast performance from Britt Smith and Tyler Strickland, who stopped the clock in 3.69 seconds to capture the final-round victory. The pair earned $3,026.16 apiece. Kelon Andrews and Jayden Cisneros followed with a 4.39-second run, while Colton Ranley and Joe Mattern finished third with 4.53 seconds.

In barrel racing, Rainey Skelton claimed the final-round victory with a 15.161-second run, earning $3,013.36. Kaily Richardson followed with 15.252 seconds, while Savannah Toon finished third with 15.428 seconds. Maylee Woodard rounded out the top four with 15.525 seconds.

Breakaway roping produced the fastest winning time among the three performances as Payton Johnson stopped the clock in just 1.93 seconds, earning $3,410.72. Ellie Boyd followed with 2.06 seconds, while Mallorie Fewell finished third with 2.16 seconds. Kylee Reininger secured fourth with 2.46 seconds.

Sunday’s final performance brought three days of competition to a close, highlighting the talent, determination and competitive spirit of the UPRA’s top contestants. From high-scoring roughstock rides to runs decided by hundredths of a second, the championship weekend showcased the level of competition that defined the 2026 rodeo season.

With the final performance complete, contestants concluded another season on the UPRA circuit, marking the end of an exciting Finals weekend in Bryan, Texas.