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Schalla earns CFD Xtreme Bulls Championship

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 22, 2025) — The first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Xtreme Bulls event at Cheyenne Frontier Days saw excited fans, motivated contestants and big payoffs.

Competition was held during the night show portion of the Western celebration on July 21 and 22. Forty of the world’s best competed for a total purse of over $100,000. Night one saw world champion Stetson Wright from Beaver, Utah, score 92.5 points on Rafter G Rodeo’s Rank Frank. Oklahoma’s Wacey Schalla finished in second place with a 90.5.

The second night, Schalla, who makes his home in Arapaho finished at the top of the board with a 91.5-point ride on Universal Pro Rodeo’s Debo. The 2023 world champion, Ky Hamilton finished second and Wright was third.

The title here was awarded based on a total score from the two rides and Schalla narrowly edged Wright for the historical win. Schalla had a total score of 182 earnings $28,607. Wright, who has earned numerous championships at Cheyenne’s rodeo had 181.5 points. He earned $24,127.

Hamilton finished third with 180 points earning $18,612. There were five of the riders who were successful on two rides.

The following are results from the second night of the Cheyenne Frontier Days PRCA Xtreme Bulls.

Round 2: 1, Wacey Schalla, Arapaho, Okla., 91.5 points on Universal Pro Rodeo’s Debo, $10,340. 2, Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Queensland, Australia, 90.5, $7,927. 3, Stetson Wright, Beaver, Utah, 89, $5,859. 4, Clayton Sellars, Fruitlandpark, Fla., 88.5, $3,791. 5, (tie) Wade Tuni, Rock Point, Ariz., and Jordan Spears, Redding, Calif., 88, $2,068. 7, Ramon De Souza, Decatur, Texas, 87, $1,379. 8, (tie) Cooper James, Erda, Utah, and Colton Byram, Mound City, Kan., 86.5, $517.

Total on two: 1, Schalla, 182, $10,340. 2, Wright, $7,927. 3, Hamilton, 180, $5,859. 4, Sellars, 174.5, $3,791. 5, Colten Fritzlan, 174, $2,413. (on one) 6, Coy Pollmeier, Fort Scott, Kan., 89.5, $1,723. 7, J.R. Stratford, Byers, Kan., 89, $1,379. 8, (tie) Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla., and Hudson Bolton, Milan, Tenn., 88.5, $517 each.

PRCA Xtreme Bulls Added to the 129th Daddy of ‘em All

Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration, announces the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s (PRCA) Xtreme Bulls Tour will kick up dust in the legendary Frontier Park arena on July 21 and 22, 2025. Starting at 8 p.m., this two-night event will showcase the PRCA’s top bull riders to face off against some of the most powerful bulls on the rodeo circuit, offering fans a display of cowboy competition and athletic skill.

“We’re getting back to our rodeo roots by partnering with the PRCA to host the Xtreme Bulls,” said Tom Hirsig, CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days. “The family friendly event will produce a fast-paced, live audience event that our fans expect from the Daddy of ‘em All.”

Xtreme Bulls tickets go on sale Monday, February 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. MST at www.cfdrodeo.com, and by calling (307) 778-7222. Prices range from $25 – $95.

Xtreme Bulls competitors include top bull riders from the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings as well as contestants who advance through Xtreme Bulls qualifying events. Contestants will compete in the first round, with the top performers advancing to the final round.

The money won at the CFD PRCA Xtreme Bulls tour counts toward the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings for bull riding, which determines qualifiers for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge.

The 129th annual Daddy of ‘em All® runs July 18-27, 2025, and will feature nine days of rodeo featuring PRCA and WPRA competitors with winners every day culminating in Championship Sunday. Other highlights of CFD include hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food, and music celebrating the history and culture of the American West.

Cheyenne Frontier Days partners with AXS, a global leader in ticketing for the entertainment world. Event attendees will use AXS Mobile ID technology through the AXS App which provides contactless, secure, and personalized fan experiences. Attendees will need to download the AXS App to access digital ticket purchases for 2025.

The concert artist announcements are coming March 6, 2025.