PRORODEO Sports News - August 8, 2025

JAYCO ROPER KEEPS

SUCCESS ROLLING WITH SALINAS BAREBACK TITLE

By Alex Riley Special to PRORODEO Sports News

J

ayco Roper was less than enthralled with his opening draw at the California Rodeo Salinas.

showdown resulted in another 87-point score. Roper's 174 points on two head were more than enough to take home the

When the first daysheet was unveiled, the Oktaha, Okla., bareback rider saw a matchup that he didn't really like. Prior to climbing into the chute, Rop er had seen just one video of Flying U Rodeo's Tee It Up in action - it left a lot to be desired. "I guess that was a bad video that I watched," Roper said with a laugh. That initial ride went for 87 points, net

"I was more excited to get on that last one," Roper joked. "I had seen that one. I just saw it once before and it was really good. All the boys were saying it was the one to have." The win continued a strong run for Roper as he inches closer to his second career trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and his first since 2023. Coming into the weekend, Roper was 13th in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford

Salinas aggregate title. Wacey Schalla was runner-up at 169.5.

ting Roper a round win. He carried that

28 PRORODEO Sports News momentum over into the short go as he faced a more favorable equine opponent in Bridwell Pro Rodeo's Buster. The