California Rodeo Salinas paid out a pile of money to breakaway ropers, spanning from July 18–20 and featuring the classic California long score.
In the end, it was California native Rylee George who clinched the title, roping three head in 13.8 seconds and winning a total of $8,742.
Find more information, including results, below.
Salinas sees breakaway ropers come out of the heading box instead of the heeling box, a notable changeup that can ruffle inexperienced ropers. The 2024 Champion Martha Angelone said her team roping experience came in handy when it came to setting up the run.
California Rodeo Salinas Breakaway Results:
First round: 1. Kylyn Watkins, 3.5 seconds, $3,550; 2. Erin Johnson, 3.7, $2,840; 3. (tie) Martha Angelone and Fallon Ruffoni, 4.1, $2,041 each; 5. Beau Peterson, 4.2, $1,420; 6. (tie) Josie Conner, Maddy Deerman and Hali Williams, 4.4, $917 each; 9. (tie) Emilee Charlesworth, Rylee A George, Tiada Gray and Madison Outhier, 4.6, $577 each; 13. (tie) Kendal Pierson, Janae Todacheenie and Macy Young, 4.7, $266 each.
Second round: 1. Joey Williams, 3.7 seconds, $3,550; 2. Rylee A George, 3.9, $2,840; 3. Hope Thompson, 4.2, $2,308; 4. Beau Peterson, 4.3, $1,775; 5. (tie) Shelby Boisjoli-Meged and Hali Williams, 4.6, $1,243 each; 7. Danielle Lowman, 4.7, $888; 8. Josie Conner, 4.8, $799; 9. (tie) Jenna Dallyn, Samantha Fulton and Sage Pearce, 4.9, $621 each; 12. Tiada Gray, 5.0, $444; 13. Kelsie Domer, 5.1, $355; 14. Kaydin Finan, 5.2, $266; 15. (tie) Timber Allenbrand, Cassidy Barnes, Cheyanne McCartney and Suzanne Williams, 5.3, $44 each.
Average: 1. Rylee A George, 13.8 seconds on three head, $5,325; 2. Beau Peterson, 13.9, $4,260; 3. Jenna Dallyn, 14.7, $3,461; 4. Tiada Gray, 14.9, $2,663; 5. Kelsie Domer, 17.4, $2,130; 6. Kendal Pierson, 25.0, $1,598; 7. Joey Williams, 8.5 on two head, $1,331; 8. Hali Williams, 9.0, $1,198; 9. Josie Conner, 9.2, $1,065; 10. Cheyanne McCartney, 10.2, $932; 11. Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, 10.3, $799; 12. Timber Allenbrand, 10.4, $666; 13. Jacee Currin, 10.5, $533; 14. Suzanne Williams, 10.9, $399; 15. Grace Perez, 11.2, $266.
