new year’s bash recap
january 2-3, 2026 | lorena, texas
The Cinch Breakaway Roping Championships kicked off 2026 Lorena, Texas with the New Year’s Bash. Across two days of competition, ropers competed for added money, buckles and bragging rights in multiple divisions. Below is a full breakdown of results by day and division, including champions and fast times form each round.
#2 American Hat Champion - Brynn Coyy
Friday results
#2 american hat shootout
Champion: Brynn Coy
Fast Times
Round 1: Ruby Mathis – 2.70
Round 2: Kynlee O’Dell – 2.88
The #2 American Hat Shootout was the first event of the weekend, producing fast times in both rounds.
#5 Cinch Slide Champion - Martha Angelone
#5 CINCH SLIDE
Champion: Martha Angeline
Fast Times
Round 1: Hadley Thompson – 2.43
Round 2: Tibba Smith – 2.53
Tight margins and fast cattle defined the Cinch Slide, with Angeline coming out on top after strong round performances.
Total Feeds Open Champion - Rylie Edens
Friday Results
Total Feeds Open
Champion: Rylie Edens
Fast Times
Round 1: Jackie Crawford – 1.91
The Open division showcased elite-level runs, with Edens emerging as champion after a competitive field.
#5 Cinch Slide Champion - Jackie Crawford
#5 Cinch Slide
Champion: Jackie Crawford
Fast Times
Round 1: Jackie Crawford – 2.06
Crawford backed up consistency with speed, taking the Cinch Slide championship on Saturday.
Youth 12 & Under Breakaway - Molly Boedeker
Youth 12 & Under Breakaway
Champion: Molly Boedeker
Fast Times
Round 1: Ruby Warford – 2.88
Round 2: Hardi Herring – 2.51
Round 3: Molly Boedeker – 3.08
The youth division highlighted the next generation of breakaway ropers, with fast, confident runs across all rounds.
#1 Smarty Shootout Champion - Torry Edwards
#1 Smarty Shootout (Sled)
Champion: Torry Edwards
Fast Times
Round 1: Torry Edwards – 10.81
Round 2: Kaas Kinney – 6.41
Round 3: Torry Edwards – 13.23
As a sled roping, the #1 Smarty Shootout offered a unique format not commonly seen elsewhere, adding a distinct element to Saturday’s competition.
#3 Priefert HC Champion - Chaney Sellers
#3 Priefert HC
Champion: Chaney Sellers
Fast Times
Round 1: Hardi Herring – 2.42
Round 1 Second Fast Time: Blakely Boardman – 2.59
Round 2: Emmry Edwards & Bucki Harter – 2.29
The Priefert HC delivered some of the fastest runs of the weekend, with aggressive roping paying off in both rounds.
#2 American Hat Shootout - Joni Gabriel
#2 American Hat Shootout
Champion: Joni Gabriel
Fast Times:
Round 1: Brynn Coy – 2.80
Round 2: Brynn Coy – 3.02
Brynn Coy dominated both Saturday’s rounds, positioning herself at the top of the leaderboard heading into the short go, but Joni Gabriel’s consistency in the short go ultimately secured the win.
Looking Ahead
The New Year’s Bash marked a strong start to the 2026 Cinch BRC season. Thank you to all competitors, sponsors, and supporters who helped make the weekend a success. We look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming Cinch Breakaway Roping events.
Next stops:
Jackson, Mississippi | February 17–18
Pendleton, South Carolina | February 19–22
Loveland, Colorado | March 7–8
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | April 10–12