2017 American Semi-Finals

2017 The American Semi-Finals Performance Draw

2017 The American Semi-Finals Performance Draw

The American Semi-Finals has released its performance draws for seven events at Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas.

Feb 15, 2017 by Cassie Emerson Emerson
2017 The American Semi-Finals Performance Draw
The American Semi-Finals has released the performance draws for seven events this week at Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. *Performances begin at 7:30 PM CT on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to Friday, Feb. 17.

Barrel Racing

Wednesday, February 15
  1. Chris Martin, Brookston, Texas, 13.991 seconds
  2. Kellie Collier, Hereford, Texas, 13.942
  3. Jessica Leach, Rockville, Neb., 13.942
  4. Leslie Willis, Chester, S.C., 14.031
  5. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas, 14.041
  6. Brooke Rix, Skidmore, Texas, 13.958
  7. Kelsey Lutjen, Casa Grande, Ariz., 13.922
  8. Stevi Hillman, Weatherford, Texas, 13.978
  9. Brianna Trepanier, Stephenville, Texas, 13.768
  10. Abby Penson, Blossom, Texas, 13.868
Thursday, February 16
  1. Haley Wolfe, Flora Vista, N.M., 14.065
  2. Shelby McCauley, Hockley, Texas, 14.042
  3. Victoria Williams, Kiln, Miss., 14.085
  4. Ari-Anna Flynn, Charleston, Ark., 13.994
  5. Shannon Jones, Morro Bay, Calif., 14.099
  6. Brandon Cullins, Clements, Md., 14.108
  7. Amy Jo Farella, Cheyenne, Wyo., 13.948
  8. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas, 14.086
  9. Wylee Mitchell, Pioche, Nev., 14.048
  10. Kathy Korell-Rach, Loveland, Colo., 14.010
Friday, February 17
  1. Callahan Crossley, Hermiston, Ore., 13.928
  2. Lake Mehalic, Marana, Ariz., 14.105
  3. Terri Wood-Gates, West Jordan, Utah, 14.059
  4. Katie Jo Boyd, College Station, Texas, 14.063
  5. Lisa Nicholas, Briggs, Texas, 14.090
  6. Jimmy Bryant, Columbus, Ind., 13.958
  7. Lindsey McCleod, Whitesboro, Texas, 13.973
  8. Sophie Palmore, Kirbyville, Texas, 14.123
  9. Kylie Conner, Welsh, La., 14.031
  10. Rachel Stoller, Molalla, Ore., 14.119
The barrel racers will start with a clean slate, and the top 10 fastest times from the three performances will advance to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

Calf Roping

Wednesday, February 15
  1. Rowdy Haferkamp, Cuero, Texas
  2. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas
  3. Marshall Leonard, Shongaloo, La.
  4. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas
  5. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas
  6. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas
  7. Zak Danison, Groveport, Ohio
  8. Darnell Johnson, Pueblo, Colo.
  9. Ty Harris, Cole Camp, Mo.
  10. Giovanni Davis, College Station, Texas
Thursday, February 16
  1. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas
  2. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah
  3. James Collins, Turley, Okla.
  4. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas
  5. Bradford Loeffler, Orange Grove, Texas
  6. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla.
  7. Landyn Duncan, Atascosa, Texas
  8. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas
  9. Ryan Thibodeaux, Eunace, La.
  10. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, Texas
The calf ropers will start with a clean slate. The top 10 fastest times from the Wednesday and Thursday performance will advance to the Friday night performance at Cowtown Coliseum. The top seven fastest times from the Friday night performance (not average times) will advance​ to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Bareback Bronc Riding:

Wednesday, February 15
  1. ​Zack Keistler, Middleton, Tenn.
  2. Wyatt Bloom, Bend, Ore.
  3. Tilden Hooper, Weatherford, Texas
  4. Blake Smith, Zap, N.D.
  5. Justin McDaniel, Porum, Okla.
  6. Leighton Berry, Poolville, Texas
  7. Wyatt Denny, Minden, Nev.
  8. Joel Schlegel, Burns, Colo. 
Thursday, February 16
  1. ​Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas
  2. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore.
  3. David Peebles, Powell Butte, Ore.
  4. Grant Denny, Clements, Calif.
  5. JR Vezain, Cowley, Wyo.
  6. Jesse Pope, Garnett, Kan.
  7. Cam Bruised Head, Cardston, AB.
  8. RC Landingham, Pendleton, Ore.
  9. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo.

The top 10 highest scores from the Wednesday and Thursday performance will advance to the Friday night performance at Cowtown Coliseum. The top five highest scores from the Friday night performance (not average scores) will advance​ to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Saddle Bronc Riding:

Wednesday, February 15
  1. ​Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb.
  2. Will Smith, Lugoff, S.C.
  3. Louie Brunson, Interior, S.D.
  4. Isaac Diaz, Desdemonda, Texas
  5. Ryan Mackenzie, Jordan Valley, Ore.
  6. Dawson Jandreau, Kennebec, S.D.
  7. Jeremy Meeks, Interior, S.D.
  8. Clay Elliot, Nanton, AB
  9. Chase Miller, Yukon, Okla.
  10. Mitch Pollock, Winnemucca, Nev.
  11. Weston Piercbacher, Kellerton, Iowa
  12. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont.
  13. Cody Rud, Greenfield, Wisc.
Thursday, February 16
  1. ​Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D.
  2. Jesse Bail, Camp Creek, S.D.
  3. Dusty Hausauer, Dickinson, N.D.
  4. Joaquin Real, Santa Paula, Calif.
  5. Jesse Kruse, Great Falls, Mont.
  6. Austin Joseph, Benton, Ky.
  7. Doug Aldridge, Carethage, Mo.
  8. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La.
  9. Bradley Harter, Loranger, La.
  10. Erik Wolford, Clinton, Mich.
  11. Justin Hagland, Bonne, Iowa
  12. Wyatt Casper, Pampa, Texas
  13. Layton Green, Meet Creek, AB
The top 10 highest scores from the Wednesday and Thursday performance will advance to the Friday night performance at Cowtown Coliseum. The top five highest scores from the Friday night performance (not average scores) will advance​ to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Team Roping:

Wednesday, February 15
  1. ​Shane Philipp, Washington, Texas, and Wesley Thorp, Stephenville, Texas, 12.22 seconds on two
  2. Casey Hicks, Sperry, Okla., and Braden Harmon, Mustang, Okla., 13.39
  3. Lane Ivy, Amarillo, Texas, and Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, Kan., 11.64
  4. Dylan Gordon, Comanche, Okla., and Gage Williams, Foster, Okla., 11.89
  5. J.B. James, Bennett, Colo., and Brock Hanson, Casa Grande, Ariz., 14.62
  6. Blake Hughes, Sulphur, Okla., and Brady Norman, Springer, Okla., 13.08
  7. Edward Hawley, Hays, Mont., and Ty Romo, Whiteriver, Ariz., 13.59
  8. Brit Ellerman, Ft. Lupton, Colo., and TJ Watts, Eads, Colo., 16.76
  9. Travis Whitlow and Tanner Luttrell, San Tan Valley, Ariz., 12.0
  10. Charly Crawford, Stephenville, Texas, and Will Woodfin, Marshall, Texas, 10.36
Thursday, February 16
  1. ​Kelly Barker, King City, Calif., and Tyler Magnus, Mason, Texas, 12.86
  2. Dustin Esgusquiza, Marianna, Fla., and Levi Lord, Stephenville, Texas, 12.41
  3. Ty Blasingame, Sugar City, Colo., and Ryon Tittel, Pueblo, Colo., 12.53
  4. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif., and Wesley Thorp, Stephenville, Texas, 15.28
  5. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla., and Brady Norman, Springer, Okla., 12.96
  6. Zac Small, Welch, Okla., and Tyler Worley, Bluff Dale, Texas, 11.19
  7. Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz., and Joel Bach, San Augustine, Texas, 13.74
  8. Charly Crawford, Stephenville, Texas, and Joseph Harrison, Overbrook, Okla., 12.82
  9. Manny Egusquiza Jr., Marianna, Fla., and Cody Hintz, Spring Creek, Nev., 12.32
  10. Brenten Hall, Jay, Okla., and Paden Bray, Granbury, Texas, 12.35
The team ropers will start with a clean slate. The top 10 fastest times from the Wednesday and Thursday performance will advance to the Friday night performance at Cowtown Coliseum. The top five fastest times from the Friday night performance (not average times) will advance​ to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Steer Wrestling: 

Wednesday, February 15
  1. ​Ryan Swayze, Freedom, Okla.
  2. Josh Garner, Live Oak, Calif.
  3. Sean Mulligan, Coleman, Okla.
  4. Brandon Harrison, Beaumont, Texas
  5. Dean Gorsuch, Gering, Neb.
  6. Tristan Martin, Sulphur, La.
  7. Will Lummus, West Point, Miss.
  8. Ty Talsma, Verdigre, Neb.
  9. Shane Frey, Duncan, Okla.
  10. Ace Campbell, Robertson, Ala.
Thursday, February 16
  1. ​Seth Brockman, Wheatland, Wyo.
  2. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.
  3. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, AB.
  4. Chris Berry, Valley View, Texas
  5. Cody Harmon, Dublin, Texas
  6. Blaine Jones, Templeton, Calif.
  7. Riley Duvall, Checotah, Okla.
  8. Seth Brockman, Wheatland, Wyo.
  9. Jacob Shofner, Huntsville, Texas
  10. Jeff Miller, Blue Mound, Kan.
The steer wrestlers will start with a clean slate. The top 10 fastest times from the Wednesday and Thursday performance will advance to the Friday night performance at Cowtown Coliseum. The top five fastest times from the Friday night performance (not average times) will advance​ to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Bull Riding: 

Wednesday, February 15
  1. ​Stetson Lawrence, Trenton, N.D., 81.75
  2. Bradie Gray, Tamworth, New South Wales, Austrailia, 85.5
  3. JW Harris, Mullin, Texas, 87
  4. Jory Markiss, Redmond, Ore., 86.5
  5. Rylan Wright, Wathena, Kan., 74
  6. Luke Haught, Weatherford, Texas, 75.5
  7. Judd Hebert, Egan, La., 80.25
  8. Sevi Torturo, Oklahoma City, Okla., 81
  9. Cole Melancon, Liberty, Texas, 86.25
Thursday, February 16
  1. ​Diego Benedetti, Eagle, Idaho, 74
  2. Silvano Alves, Pilar Do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil, 83.25
  3. Luciano Castro, Guzolandia, São Paulo, Brazil, 87
  4. Trey Benton, Huntsville, Texas, 82.25
  5. Jake Gowdy, Bristow, Okla., 57
  6. Derek Kolbaba, Walla Walla, Wash., 66
  7. Cody Campbell, Summerville, Ore., 86.25
  8. Claudio Marcelino de Montanha Junior, Ribeirão Dos Indios, São Paulo, Brazil, 86.5
  9. Cody Teel, Stanfield, Ore., 74
Qualified rides from the Wednesday and Thursday performance will advance to the Friday night performance at Cowtown Coliseum. The top five highest scores from the Friday night performance (not average scores) will advance​ to The American on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

For a complete list of Semi-Finals results, check here

*Performance draws will continue to be updated


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