Firework Showdown Brings the Heat to Jacksboro

The fireworks started a day early in Jacksboro, Texas.

Breakaway ropers gathered at Richards Ranch on July 3 for the Cinch Breakaway Roping Championships Firework Showdown, a $5,000-added 2027 Cinch BRC Finale Super Qualifier that brought ropers across multiple classifications together for a full night of competition.

From the #1 Smarty Shootout to the Total Feeds Open, the Firework Showdown put the Cinch BRC classification system to work and gave ropers the opportunity to compete within their level.

The result was fast runs, tight averages, and a few races that came down to hundredths of a second.

Sage Grizzle Takes the #1 Smarty Shootout

The #1 Smarty Shootout came down to three head, with Sage Grizzle stopping the clock at 12.77 seconds on three to take the win and $540.

Quaid Terry finished second with a 14.38 on three, earning $360.

The #1 division is built specifically for beginning ropers competing on the Smarty sled, creating a place for newer competitors to back into the box and gain experience in a competitive setting.

The speed picked up throughout the roping, with Quinn Oxley posting a 5.23 in Round 1 and Grizzle answering with a 3.36 in Round 2. Hardy Terry then stopped the clock in 2.98 seconds in the short go.

Dalli Carlos Tops the #2 American Hat Company Shootout

It was a close race in the #2 American Hat Company Shootout, but Dalli Carlos stayed solid across three rounds to finish with a 10.15 on three, earning the championship and $2,930.

Carlos edged Bristol Harris, who finished just seven hundredths behind with a 10.22 on three for $2,040.

Macey Anderson finished third with an 11.96, followed by Jill Edwards at 12.24, Kassidy Vaughn at 12.79, and Kylee Hawkins at 13.74.

Carlos also clocked a 3.32 to win Round 1, while she and Liza Johnson each stopped the clock at 2.86 seconds in Round 2.

The #2 division is designed for ropers competing on soft calves and gives developing competitors the opportunity to rope against others within their classification.

Necaise Sisters Split the #4 Priefert Handicap Championship

One time. Two champions.

Jenna Necaise and Joanna Necaise each finished the #4 Priefert Handicap with a 9.33 on three, splitting the average championship and earning $3,550 each.

Behind them, Crosby Casebolt finished third with a 9.69 on three for $2,160. Genttrie Vanorsdol took fourth with a 10.16, Gracie Lewis finished fifth at 10.23, and Audrey Fish rounded out the top six with a 10.39.

The round money told just as much of the story.

Joanna Necaise started with a 2.64 to win Round 1, while Zoe Carpenter clocked a 2.69 for the second-fastest time and Jenna Necaise posted a 2.98.

Jenna came back even faster in Round 2, stopping the clock at 2.44 seconds. Chaney Sellers followed with a 2.49 and a 2.97.

When the average was settled, the Necaise sisters couldn't be separated.

Zoey Carpenter Wins the Total Feeds Open

In the Total Feeds Open, Zoey Carpenter put together three runs for a 9.44 on three to take the championship and $2,040.

Payton Johnson finished second with a 13.52 on three, earning $1,360.

The round race stayed quick. Mayce Maren posted a 3.24 in Round 1, and Johnson answered with a 2.78-second run in Round 2.

Built for Every Level of Breakaway Roper

The Firework Showdown was another look at exactly what the Cinch BRC classification system was built to do.

A roper stepping into the box in the #1 Smarty Shootout should have a place to compete.

A #2 roper should be able to rope on soft calves against competitors within her level.

A #4 should be able to enter a handicap roping and have a real shot at the pay window.

And Open ropers should have a place to back in and let it roll.

Different classifications. Different stages of the game. One system built to create more opportunities in breakaway roping.

The Firework Showdown was a 2027 Cinch BRC Finale Super Qualifier, giving competitors another opportunity to be part of what is ahead for the Cinch Breakaway Roping Championships.

Lead. Don't Follow.