Shad Mayfield Tops Tie-Down Roping At Cinch Roping Fiesta

Shad Mayfield’s comeback story in 2026 has only continued to build momentum, and his latest win at the Cinch Roping Fiesta in San Angelo, TX, added another milestone to his return to the top of tie-down roping. Joining Mayfield at the event were many of the sport’s top competitors who will be making appearances at the 2026 NFR this December.

In the first round, Mayfield topped the leaderboard with a 9.5-second run to collect $4,610. Trevor Hale finished second with a 9.9, followed by Cory Solomon’s 10.0. Tom Crouse stopped the clock in 10.4 seconds for fourth, while Dylan Hancock and Jake Pratt tied for the final payout spot with a pair of 10.6-second runs.

Ace Reese took top honors in the second round with a 9.5-second run. John Douch finished second with a 9.7, barely edging Marty Yates’ 9.8 for third. Mayfield and Kyan Wilhite tied for fourth with 10.7-second runs.

In the finals, Yates recorded the fastest time of the event with a 8.7-second run. Solomon finished second with a 9.3, Douch third with a 9.5, and Ryan Thibodeaux fourth with a 9.6.

Once the dust settled, Mayfield emerged at the top of the aggregate with a three-head time of 30.0 seconds, collecting $6,956. Douch took second place with a 30.9, Solomon third with a 31.2, Yates fourth with a 31.7, and Thibodeaux fifth with a 33.2.

Cinch Roping Fiesta Results

First round:

1. Shad Mayfield, 9.5, $4,610

2. Trevor Hale, 9.9, $3,842

3. Cory Solomon, 10.0, $3,073

4. Tom Crouse, 10.4, $2,305

5. (tie) Dylan Hancock and Jake Pratt, 10.6, $768 each

Second round:

1. Ace Reese, 9.5, $4,610

2. John Douch, 9.7, $3,842

3. Marty Yates, 9.8, $3,073

4. (tie) Shad Mayfield and Kyan Wilhite, 10.7, $1,921 each

Finals:

1. Marty Yates, 8.7, $4,000

2. Cory Solomon, 9.3, $3,000

3. John Douch, 9.5, $2,000

4. Ryan Thibodeaux, 9.6, $1,000

Average:

1. Shad Mayfield, 30.0 on three head, $6,956

2. John Douch, 30.9, $5,797

3. Cory Solomon, 31.2, $4,637

4. Marty Yates, 31.7, $3,478

5. Ryan Thibodeaux, 33.2, $2,319

Steer roping also remains central to the Fiesta’s identity. Rooted in the practical ranch work of roping and doctoring cattle in the pasture, the event preserves an important part of Western heritage. Clay Long took home the title this year with a 46.6-second aggregate on three head. Troy Tillard finished second with a 48.2, Roger Nonella third with a 55.5, and Kyle Cauthorn rounded out the top four with a 63.2.

For Mayfield, this win adds another accomplishment to his comeback year. For the Cinch Roping Fiesta, it continues a tradition that has brought generations of ropers to San Angelo for more than 70 years.