Hayden Welsh Wins Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls

The 2026 Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls brought some of professional bull riding’s top competitors to Bremerton, Washington, as contestants continued their Northwest run during the final stretch of the regular season. 

At the top of the leaderboard was Hayden Welsh, who delivered an outstanding 90-point ride on All In Pro Rodeos’ Iron Banana to earn the win and $12,831. It was another major moment in what has already been an exceptional first year of ProRodeo for Welsh. The rookie currently sits No. 4 in the world standings and No. 2 in the Resistol Rookie Bull Riding standings with $209,277.50 in season earnings.

Welsh has already proven that he belongs among the sport's top bull riders. Earlier this season, he picked up wins at major events including the Cheyenne Frontier Days Xtreme Bulls and the Reno Rodeo. His success against some of the toughest competition in the sport has made him one of the biggest stories of the 2026 season – and he is showing no signs of slowing down as the race to the NFR enters its final month.

Noah Lee continues to lead the Resistol Rookie Bull Riding standings with $328,972.14, followed by Welsh, John Crimber, Braxton Whitesell, and Eyer Morrison.

Resistol Rookie Bull Riding Top 5

1. Noah Lee – $328,972.14

2. Hayden Welsh – $209,277.50

3. John Crimber – $162,321.02

4. Braxton Whitesell – $130,936.22

5. Eyer Morrison – $99,456.04

Luke Mackey finished second in Bremerton with 88.5 points on All In Pro Rodeos’ Seven Shy. The $9,837 payday further strengthened his position in the Top 3 of the world standings, where he now sits with $232,233.33 in season earnings.

No. 2-ranked Tristen Hutchings collected a third-place check worth $7,271 after scoring 87 points on Burch Rodeo’s Black Betty. Jackson Ward finished fourth with 86.5 points, while Dakota Hill rounded out the Top 5 with an 85-point ride.

TJ Gray continued his impressive season with an 84-point ride for sixth place, followed by T Parker’s 83.5 points for seventh. Colten Fritzlan claimed the final paying position with 82 points, earning $1,283.

Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls Results

1. Hayden Welsh, 90, $12,831

2. Luke Mackey, 88.5, $9,837

3. Tristen Hutchings, 87, $7,271

4. Jackson Ward, 86.5, $4,705

5. Dakota Hill, 85, $2,994

6. TJ Gray, 84, $2,139

7. T Parker, 83.5, $1,711

8. Colten Fritzlan, 82, $1,283

Welsh has already built an impressive resume during his rookie season, but his latest win proves he could be a major player in the Gold Buckle race in Las Vegas.