Round Two of the Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota just finished up and even though some didn’t have a chance to make it to the finale that didn’t mean they rolled over and quit.
The rodeo only allowed 12 total contestants in each event, and they were guaranteed two rounds, but nothing else. By the end of both rounds the top-eight in the average moved on to the semi-finals.
Contestants could have changed their game plan going into round two. If someone was sitting well in the average they made sure to stay in it and solidify a chance to compete Sunday. If a competitor had a rough go of things in round one, then they were gunning for the round win in second go. A near $12,000 goes to the victors in each of the first two rounds.
Round Two Standouts
Rocker Steiner was the top man of the night in the bareback riding with an 87-point ride, the second highest of the rodeo. After not taking a win in round one, he came back with a vengeance to ensure that he would get to ride in the performance on Sunday…