Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Awards Nearly $70,000 at Texas High School Shootout Rodeo

By Johna Cravens for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 7, 2026) — High school rodeo athletes from across the state converged on historic Will Rogers Coliseum on the final day of the Fort Worth Livestock Show & Rodeo to compete for nearly $70,000 in scholarships and prize money at the Texas High School Rodeo Shootout.

Sponsored by Ag Trust Farm Credit, the Shootout featured 2025 champions from all ten Texas High School Rodeo Association regions along with competitors from the North Texas High School Rodeo Association.

While the event spotlighted Texas talent, several non-Texans also found success after designating Texas as their competition state under National High School Rodeo Association rules.

Each event champion earned a $3,000 scholarship, a FWSSR trophy buckle, and $1,100 in prize money.

Roughstock Standouts Shine

Bareback riding champion Kash Loyd of Cleburne, the 2024 National High School Rodeo Association titleholder, continued his dominance by winning with a 75-point ride. Loyd has now captured state championships in the event for two consecutive seasons.

Saddle bronc riding honors went to Ethan Cart of Hamshire, who delivered a 74-point ride capped with a flawless standing dismount.

Bull riding wrapped up the roughstock competition with only two successful rides. Avontis Williams of Terrell and Colton Phillips of Boyd each scored 75 points, earning $1,675 apiece in the Mattress Firm–sponsored finale.

Precision Events Decide Scholarships

In tie-down roping, Devon Eakin of Meridian claimed victory by nearly two seconds with a 9.30-second run. Collier Cowdery of Millsap finished second, then rebounded later in the day to win steer wrestling with a 5.26-second run—earning his own $3,000 scholarship.

Breakaway roping produced the fastest time of the day as Rylie Edens of Hillsboro stopped the clock in 2.17 seconds. Edens is a multi-sport standout, also competing in volleyball, basketball, and track.

Goat tying featured another decisive performance when Alli Autrey of Abilene posted the only sub-seven-second run, winning with a 6.34-second time.

Team roping champions Rance Winters of Lipan and Cade Sandstrom of Stephenville captured first place with a 5.23-second run.

Hundredths Decide Speed Events

The timed events came down to razor-thin margins. In barrel racing, Brylen Beicker of Seguin edged Skylar Nicholas of Rockdale by just 15 hundredths of a second, winning with a 16.706.

Pole bending was even tighter, as Solvei Jewel Modkins of Grand Prairie claimed the championship with a 20.630, finishing 27 hundredths ahead of Kinley Scott of Madisonville.

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Unofficial Results

Texas High School Rodeo Shootout

February 6, 2026 – Will Rogers Coliseum

Bareback Riding: Kash Loyd, Cleburne, Texas – 75, $1,100
Tie-Down Roping: Devon Eakin, Meridian, Texas – 9.30, $1,100
Breakaway Roping: Rylie Edens, Hillsboro, Texas – 2.17, $1,005
Saddle Bronc Riding: Ethan Cart, Hamshire, Texas – 74, $1,005
Goat Tying: Alli Autrey, Abilene, Texas – 6.34, $1,100
Steer Wrestling: Collier Cowdery, Millsap, Texas – 5.26, $1,100
Team Roping: Rance Winters (Lipan) & Cade Sandstrom (Stephenville) – 5.23, $1,100 each
Barrel Racing: Brylen Beicker, Seguin, Texas – 16.706, $1,100
Pole Bending: Solvei Jewel Modkins, Grand Prairie, Texas – 20.630, $1,100
Bull Riding: Avontis Williams, Terrell, Texas & Colton Phillips, Boyd, Texas – 75, $1,675 each