2025 rodeo standings
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 months AGO
Bareback rider Mason Stuller is whipped around on the back of Rip Tide at the Moses Lake Roundup.
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The rodeo for the Columbia River circuit is wrapped up until February. It was another successful season of competition in the Pacific Northwest. Russell Cardoza from Terrebonne, Oregon leads the all-around standings for his performances in steer wrestling, team roping and tie-down roping.
All Around
1: Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, OR – $33,495.59 – Steer Wrestling, Team Roping (Heelers), Tie-Down Roping
2: Cole Eiguren, Fruitland, ID – $26,220.66 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
3: Caleb McMillan, Soap Lake, WA – $22,644.21 – Bull Riding, Steer Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping
4: Roger Nonella, Redmond, OR – $20,236.35 – Steer Roping, Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
5: Jett Stewart, Ione, OR – $17,090.09 – Steer Roping, Team Roping (Headers)
6: Chisum Allen, Menard, TX – $16,370.73 – Steer Roping, Tie-Down Roping
7: Kass Newman, Moses Lake, WA – $15,522.41 – Steer Roping, Tie-Down Roping
8: Beau Cooper, Stettler, AB – $15,416.39 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
9: Justin Farber, Battle Ground, WA – $13,682.94 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
10: Shane Erickson, Winnemucca, NV – $13,510.29 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
11: Preston Pederson, Hermiston, OR – $12,336.37 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
12: Jordan Tye, Canby, OR – $10,944.16 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
13: Cooper Mills, St John, WA – $10,620.20 – Steer Roping, Tie-Down Roping
14: Travis Eller, Hedley, BC – $9,857.08 – Team Roping (Heelers), Tie-Down Roping
15: Trent Sorey, Pendleton, OR – $9,424.11 – Steer Roping, Tie-Down Roping
16: Michael Pederson, Hermiston, OR – $6,439.90 – Team Roping (Heelers), Tie-Down Roping
17: Jason Minor, Ellensburg, WA – $6,149.90 – Team Roping (Headers/Heelers), Tie-Down Roping
18: Tucker Braa, Ellensburg, WA – $5,838.32 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
19: Riley Carel, Enumclaw, WA – $4,968.00 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
20: Brett Hale, Tenino, WA – $4,440.03 – Steer Roping, Team Roping (Heelers), Tie-Down Roping
21: Charlie Barker, Marlin, OR – $3,462.10 – Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling
22: Scott McCulloch, Meridian, ID – $2,732.53 – Steer Roping, Team Roping (Headers)
23: Samuel Mundell, Kingston, WA – $2,435.12 – Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping
24: Cael Stratton, Lakeview, OR – $2,212.51 – Team Roping (Headers), Tie-Down Roping
25: Ty Sturza, Walla Walla, WA – $2,029.76 – Steer Roping, Team Roping (Headers)
26: Shane Scott, Molalla, OR – $1,930.72 – Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding
27: Sean Santucci, Prineville, OR – $1,344.20 – Steer Wrestling, Team Roping (Heelers)
28: Justin Reno, Walterville, OR – $1,242.52 – Team Roping (Heelers), Tie-Down Roping
29: Wiley Jack Karas, Zillah, WA – $819.91 – Steer Wrestling, Team Roping (Headers)
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