ARLINGTON, TX – The 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo kicked off on Thursday from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
For completes results from the first round, click here.
Jace Melvin was the only South Dakota contestant to place in top six on Thursday night.
The Fort Pierre cowboys finished 6th in the steer wrestling and won $4,231.
NFR Results for South Dakota Contestants
First Round
Bareback Riding
– Jamie Howlett, Rapid City 80 points, placed 14th
Saddle Bronc Riding
– Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte 82 points, placed 9th
– Cole Elshere, Faith No Score
Steer Wrestling
– Jace Melvin, Fort Pierre 4.1 seconds, placed 6th
Barrel Racing
– Jessica Routier, Buffalo 17.74 seconds, placed 9th
– Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs 22.11 seconds, placed 15th
Team Roping
– Levi Lord, Sturgis 6.8 seconds, placed 9th
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