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Shelby Boisjoli-Meged Goes to No. 1 in the World with Massive Repeat Governor’s Cup Win: Full Results

Know who stands to gain an NFBR qualification in Sioux Falls—and who may lose their trip to Las Vegas.

Shelby Boisjoli is the 2023 and 2024 Governor's Cup Champion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Photo by Clay Guardipee

Shelby Boisjoli-Meged secured her second-ever Governor’s Cup win on Saturday Sept. 28 with a 1.6-second run, winning $30,000 and shooting to No. 1 in the WPRA World Standings.

Find full Sioux Falls breakaway results below.

2024 Cinch Playoff Series Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls — Results

Sioux Falls Breakaway 4-man results

1. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, 1.6, $30,000

2. Kelsie Domer, 2.3, $22,500

3. TiAda Gray, 2.5, $15,000

4. Jackie Crawford, 2.6, $7,500

Sioux Falls Breakaway 8-man results

1. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, 1.9

2. TiAda Gray, 2.3

2. Kelsie Domer, 2.3

4. Jackie Crawford, 2.5

4. Martha Angelone, 2.5, $3,611

6. Maddy Deerman, 6.4, $3,611

7. Bradi Good, NT, $3,611

8. Taylor Munsell, NT, $3,611

Round 2, Sept. 27

NameRound 2 ResultsUpdated World Standings / Season Earnings* (unofficial)Top 15 Notes
1. Kendal Pierson2.1 seconds / $11,000No. 11 / $87,559*Kendal Pierson climbs from No. 13 to No. 11 with her Round 2 performance.
2. Martha Angelone2.5 seconds / $6,875No. 4 / $127,488*Martha Angelone’s $6,875 payday has put her $510 behind No. 3 Jackie Crawford.
2. TiAda Gray2.5 seconds / $6,875No. 16 / $67,447*TiAda Gray has been roping consistently in Sioux Falls—and with the guaranteed $3,611 Semifinals payday, she’s $1,744 behind No. 15.
4. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged2.6 seconds / $917No. 5 / $116,665*Meged maintains her No. 5 position
4. Taylor Munsell2.6 seconds / $917No. 2 / $129,387*Taylor Munsell picked up her second $917 check of Sioux Falls, and seeks to close the gap on No. 1 Josie Conner.
4. Rickie Fanning2.6 seconds / $917No. 9 / $97,008*Rickie Fanning is staying in the World Standings mix, currently No. 9.
7. Jackie Crawford2.9 secondsNo. 3 / $127,998.21Martha Angelone took a big step towards Jackie Crawford in Round 2, but Crawford maintains her position.
8. Maddy Deerman3.0 secondsNo. 7 / $108,133Maddy Deerman is in the Semifinals and has a big opportunity to win some more money ahead of Las Vegas.
9. Bradi Good3.1 secondsNo. 18 / $65,993With her guaranteed $3,611 semifinalist payday, Bradi Good is $3,198 behind No. 15 Sarah Angelone.

Round 1, Sept. 26

NameRound 1 ResultsUpdated World Standings / Season Earnings* (unofficial)Top 15 Notes
1. Kelsie Domer2.2 seconds / $11,000No. 6 / $110,536.93*Domer climbs one place in the standings, moving from No. 7 to No. 6
2. Rylee A George2.6 seconds / $8,250No. 12 / $80,803.18*George is now No. 12, up two from No. 14
3. Maddy Deerman2.7 seconds / $5,500No. 7 / $108,132.63*Despite a great check, Deerman fell to No. 7, bested by Domer’s win
4-6. Taylor Munsell3.0 seconds / $917No. 2 / $128,470.21*Munsell maintains her No. 2 position
4-6. Jackie Crawford3.0 seconds / $917No. 3 / $127,998.36*Crawford isn’t giving Munsell an inch or a dollar, trailing her by less than $500
4-6. TiAda Gray3.0 seconds / $917No. 19 / $60,572.31*Checks are crucial for Gray who remains at No. 19, but now trails the Top 15 by less than $10,000
7. Bradi Good3.1 secondsNo. 17 / $65,993.21Trailing No. 15 by less than $3,500, getting a Round 1 time on the board may serve Good well in the average
8. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged3.3 seconds$115,747.90
9. Martha Angelone12.0 seconds$120,612.51

What’s the format at Sioux Falls?

2 go-rounds

The format is two go-rounds, taking place on Thursday and Friday Sept. 26 and 27. The top eight contestants based on the average after the first two go-rounds will advance to the Semi-Finals on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Semifinals (8 man) and finals (4 man)

The top eight will compete in the semifinals on Saturday, Sept. 28, and the top four will advance to the Finals, also occurring during the third performance. From there, it’s a clean slate, and the fastest time will take home the $30,000 payday.

Who’s breakaway roping in Sioux Falls?

NameHometownWPRA Season Earnings
(Sept. 24)
World Standings
(Sept. 24)
Bradi GoodAbilene, TX$65,993.2117
Rylee GeorgeOakdale, CA$72,553.1814
Kendal PiersonWardlow, AB$76,558.5613
Shelby Boisjoli-MegedCalgary, AB$115,747.905
Rickie FanningSpearfish, SD$96,090.889
Kelsie DomerDublin, TX$99,536.937
Martha AngeloneStephenville, TX$120,612.514
Josie ConnerIowa, LA$139,098.181
Taylor MunsellAlva, OK$127,553.212
Jackie CrawfordStephenville, TX$127,081.363
TiAda GrayPortales, NM$59,655.3119
Maddy DeermanHope, NM$102,632.636

How did the 12 breakaway ropers advance to Sioux Falls?

Out of the 12 breakaway ropers competing in Sioux Falls, four of them advanced from the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, and the remaining eight advanced from the Playoff Series standings.

What is the Playoff Series?

Think of the Playoff Series as a WPRA Circuit without borders, where the prize isn’t money—but points. Select rodeos are designated as part of this series, and the top 20 placings at these rodeos are eligible for points. Sioux Falls is the finale of the Playoff Series.

What does Sioux Falls pay?

Total Payoff for each of the first two performances per event: $27,500

  1. $11,000
  2. $8,250
  3. $5,500
  4. $2,750

Total Payoff for Semi-Finals per event (5th through 8th place): $14,444

  1. $3,611
  2. $3,611
  3. $3,611
  4. $3,611

Total Payoff for the Finals per event: $75,000.

  1. $30,000
  2. $22,500
  3. $15,000
  4. $7,500

What’s at stake?

We have a full bubble breakdown in this article, but here are the cliff notes.

  • No. 17 Bradi Good and No. 19 TiAda Gray are both competing in Sioux Falls, and have a big chance to gain ground, putting themselves into the NFBR.
  • No. 15 Sarah Angelone and No. 16 Bailey Bates are not competing in Sioux Falls, and will have to work this weekend, winning enough money at assorted rodeos this weekend to safety up their chances at an NFBR berth with Good and Gray behind them.
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