Justin Boots Championships kicked off Thursday night

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 24-25
Bareback riding: First round leaders:1. (tie) David Peebles, on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Robinson Bulls’ Bad Moon, and Steven Peebles, on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Sugar Daddy, 84 points each; 3. (tie) Clint Laye, and Orin Larsen, 83 each; 5. (tie) R.C. Landingham, Winn Ratliff, George Gillespie IV, Jessy Davis, and Richmond Champion, 82 each.
Steer wrestling: First round leaders:1. (tie) Bray Armes, and Joshua Clark, 3.6 seconds each; 3. (tie) Stockton Graves, and Trevor Knowles, 4.0 each; 5. Tyler Waguespack, 4.3; 6. (tie) Olin Hannum, and Tyler Pearson, 4.4 each.
Team roping: First round leaders:1. Cody Snow/Dugan Kelly, 4.1 seconds; 2. Jake Cooper/Tyler McKnight, 4.4; 3. Aaron Tsinigine/Ryan Motes, 4.5; 4. (tie) Matt Sherwood/Quinn Kesler, and Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 4.7 each; 6. David Key/Dakota Kirchenschlager, 5.3.
Saddle bronc riding: First round leaders:1. Wade Sundell, 86 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Robinson Bulls’ Shining Mountain; 2. Jacobs Crawley, 85; 3. Jesse James Kirby, 81; 4. (tie) Tyrel Larsen, and Joe Lufkin, 80 each; 6. (tie) Cort Scheer, and Heith DeMoss, 79 each.
Tie-down roping: First round leaders:1. Trevor Brazile, 7.3 seconds; 2. Cade Swor, 7.4; 3. Marty Yates, 7.9; 4. Timber Moore, 8.1; 5. (tie) Hunter Herrin, and Reese Riemer, 8.3 each.
Barrel racing: First round leaders:1. Jana Bean, 14.93 seconds; 2. Sarah Rose McDonald, 14.95; 3. Taylor Jacob, 15.17; 4. Sherrylynn Johnson, 15.24; 5. Callie DuPerier, 15.34; 6. Vickie Carter, 15.40.
Bull riding: First round leaders:1. Jacob O’Mara, 88 points on J Bar J’s Twisted Tea; 2. Parker Breding, 84; 3. (tie) Jeff Askey, and Kody DeShon, 81 each; 5. Scottie Knapp, 78; 6. Guthrie Murray, 74.
Total payoff: $201,965. Stock contractor: Cervi Championship Rodeo. Sub-contractors: Korkow Rodeos, Rafter H Rodeo Livestock, Sankey Pro Rodeo & Robinson Bulls, Sutton Rodeos, Three Hills Rodeo, J Bar J, The Cervi Brothers and Summit Pro Rodeo. Photos by Peggy Gander