The 46th George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding, held in Del Rio, Texas, on April 26-27, concluded as ProRodeo's elite cowboys faced off against some of the most formidable bulls in the sport.
In the first round, Creek Young, a three-time NFR qualifier hailing from Rogersville, Mo., surged ahead with an impressive 88.5-point ride aboard Stockyards ProRodeo's Jag Metals Tucker Brown, netting $4,801.
Young currently leads the PRCA World Standings with season earnings totaling $100,148.71, maintaining a significant lead of over $12,000 ahead of Clayton Sellers from Wildwood, Fla.
Following closely behind, four-time NFR qualifier Josh Frost of Randlett, Utah, secured second place with an 88-point ride, earning $3,681, while NFR qualifier Chase Dougherty from Canby, Ore., claimed the third spot with a score of 87.5, pocketing $2,721.
In the finals, Frost clinched the top position with an outstanding 91-point ride aboard Sutton Rodeos' Schott In The Dark, adding $3,841 to his winnings.
Roscoe Jarboe, a five-time NFR qualifier from New Plymouth, Idaho, secured second place with an 88-point ride, earning $2,987, followed by Cooper James of Erda, Utah, in third place with a score of 87.5, taking home $2,240.
Overall, Frost emerged as the champion with a combined score of 179 points on two head, earning a total of $8,002.
Frost currently holds the 9th position in the PRCA World standings, with season earnings totaling $50,673.77.
Jarboe, ranking at No. 4, followed closely with 174 points and $6,135, while two-time NFR qualifier Trey Holston from Fort Scott, Kans., rounded out the top three with 171.5 points and $4,534.
First round: 1. Creek Young, 88.5 points on Stockyards ProRodeo's Jag Metals Tucker Brown, $4,801; 2. Josh Frost, 88, $3,681; 3. Chase Dougherty, 87.5, $2,721; 4. (tie) Hudson Bolton, Trey Holston and Roscoe Jarboe, 86, $1,227 each; 7. Lukasey Morris, 85.5, $640; 8. Kase Hitt, 80.5, $480.
* Finals: 1. Josh Frost, 91 points on Sutton Rodeos' Schott In The Dark, $3,841; 2. Roscoe Jarboe, 88, $2,987; 3. Cooper James, 87.5, $2,240; 4. Trey Holston, 85.5, $1,600; no other qualified rides.
Average: 1. Josh Frost, 179 points on two head, $8,002; 2. Roscoe Jarboe, 174, $6,135; 3. Trey Holston, 171.5, $4,534; 4. Creek Young, 88.5 on one head, $2,934; 5. (tie) Chase Dougherty and Cooper James, 87.5, $1,600 each; 7. Hudson Bolton, 86, $1,067; 8. Lukasey Morris, 85.5, $800.
*(all totals include ground money)
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