The final big-hit ProRodeo of the season, The Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, is underway with the top eight breakaway ropers looking to either further their World Championship dreams or crack into the Top 15.
Here are the eight ladies roping in Sioux Falls today.
- Cheyanne McCartney
- Taylor Munsell
- Aspen Miller
- Maddy Deerman
- Josie Conner
- Martha Angelone
- Rylee George
- Bailey Bates
For making the top eight in Sioux Falls, each roper will leave with at least $4,000. For those who make No. 1–4, it will be even more. See the projected totals ahead of the Sioux Falls Finale below.
Governor’s Cup Final Four Payout – $80,000 total
- 1st: $32,000
- 2nd: $24,000
- 3rd: $16,000
- 4th: $8,000
Sioux Falls Breakaway Earnings, Projected Total
| Rank | Athlete | Earnings | Sioux Falls Thus Far | Sioux Falls Top 8 Guarentee | Projected total |
| 1 | Shelby Boisjoli-Meged | $178,537.73 | $178,538 | ||
| 2 | Taylor Munsell | $176,752.88 | $10,422.30 | $4,000 | $191,175 |
| 3 | Josie Conner | $152,049.23 | $4,000 | $156,049 | |
| 4 | Hali Williams | $130,475.50 | $130,476 | ||
| 5 | Maddy Deerman | $120,762.22 | $1,489 | $4,000 | $126,251 |
| 6 | Rylee A George | $116,656.13 | $10,422.30 | $4,000 | $131,078 |
| 7 | Cheyanne McCartney | $116,349.52 | $7,445 | $4,000 | $127,795 |
| 8 | Aspen Miller | $115,194.20 | $10,422 | $4,000 | $129,616 |
| 9 | Beau Peterson | $114,164.40 | $5,956 | $120,120 | |
| 10 | Kinlie Brennise | $109,767.28 | $109,767 | ||
| 11 | Joey Williams | $109,263.64 | $109,264 | ||
| 12 | Suzanne Williams | $105,387.96 | $105,388 | ||
| 13 | Bradi Good | $100,079.74 | $100,080 | ||
| 14 | Macy Young | $99,983.47 | $99,983 | ||
| 15 | Jenna Dallyn | $93,084.12 | $93,084 | ||
| 16 | Erin Johnson | $89,724.97 | $89,725 | ||
| 17 | Rickie Fanning | $77,642.91 | $77,643 | ||
| 18 | Kelsie Domer | $77,080.17 | $77,080 | ||
| 19 | Bailey Bates | $73,448.43 | $2,977 | $4,000 | $80,425 |
| 20 | Martha Angelone | $72,484.39 | $10,422 | $4,000 | $86,906 |
Scenario 1: Martha Angelone’s last chance
Martha Angelone needs to finish at least third in Sioux Falls to unseat Jenna Dallyn, who’s currently sitting current No. 15. Angelone currently boasts $82,906 and needs $10,179 to surpass Dallyn and advance to her sixth NFBR.
Scenario 2: Bailey Bates’ longer shot
Bailey Bates needs to finish at least second in Sioux Falls to climb to No. 15. No. 2 pays $24,000, and Bates needs $16,659 of it to advance to her first NFBR. To make things more fun, Bates has been riding Australian Ariana Varischetti’s “Reno.”
Sioux Falls Round of 8 Calf Notes
Maddy Deerman and Rylee George have our picks for top calves in the bunch.
Cheyanne McCartney — Drew 403, roped in 2.7 by Taylor Munsell in Round 1, no time in Round 2 with Rylee George.
Taylor Munsell— Drew 412, roped in 3.5 by Josie Conner in Round 1, 2.1 (plus barrier) in Round 2 with Maddy Deerman.
Aspen Miller— Drew 415, no time in Round 1 with Macy Young, 2.2 (plus barrier) in Round 2 with Zoie Bedke.
Maddy Deerman— Drew 408, roped in 2.9 by Cheyanne McCartney in Round 1, 2.8 in Round 2 with Taylor Munsell.
Josie Conner— Drew 411, no time in Round 1 with Martha Angelone, no time in Round 2 with Beau Peterson.
Martha Angelone— Drew 409, no time in Round 1 with Hali Williams, 2.7 in Round 2 with Bailey Bates.
Rylee George— Drew 414, roped in 2.8 by Beau Peterson in Round 1, 2.5 in Round 2 with Cheyanne McCartney.
Bailey Bates— Drew 407, roped in 3.3 by Aspen Miller in Round 1, no time in Round 2 with Macy Young.
