FORT WORTH, Texas – The PWR (Premier Women’s Rodeo) 2026 World Championship began competition Tuesday with two sections of Round 1 to get the action underway in Cowtown Coliseum with four different disciplines starting.
The PWR Championship will resume Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. CT, continuing with Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Breakaway Roping.
Barrel Racing – Limited
All four of the top spots were taken by competitors during the latter section of the first round of Barrel Racing (Limited) with Kennzie Nixon (Pleasanton, Texas) setting the standard for the first day. Nixon clinched the first round with a time of 13.639 seconds as she and Kinzey Newton (Arlington, Tenn.) battled it out at the top as Newton set a time of 13.661 seconds one ride before, briefly sitting atop the leaderboard.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1-1D Kennzie Nixon – 13.639 – $1,273.88
2-1D Kinzey Newton – 13.661 – $977.63
3-1D Terry Latta – 13.665 – $711.00
1-2D Zandra Rodgers – 14.149 – $1,146.49
2-2D Jessy Self – 14.151 – $879.86
3-2D Alysha Leroux – 14.186 – $639.90
1-3D Elly Lout – 14.851 – $976.64
2-3D Michelle Serna – 14.910 – $749.51
3-3D Shayna Forbes – 15.077 – $545.10
1-4D Bergan Yazzie – 18.296 – $849.25
2-4D Cheyenne Houser – 18.968 – $651.75
3-4D Jenniffer Teets – 19.022 – $474.00
Barrel Racing – Challenger
The Challenger division of Barrel Racing came down to a thousandth of a second with Cari Titsworth (McAlester, Okla.) earning the top position with a time of 13.617 to lead after the first round. Julia Beaty (Glade Hill, Va.) was a smidge behind her, clocking in at 13.618 as the duo put on a show for the crowd.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1. Cari Titsworth – 13.617 – $2,500.00
2. Julia Beaty – 13.618 – $1,250.00
3. Tatum White – 13.691 – $1,000.00
4. Brittney Hipp – 13.696 – $500.00
Barrel Racing – Pro
Bella Skinner not only won the opening round of the Pro Barrel Racing division but ran the fastest time of the day with a time of 13.198 Tuesday night. The native of Wills Point, Texas was able to edge out Skyler Nicholas (Rockdale, Texas), who recorded a time of 13.220.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1. Bella Skinner – 13.198 – $2,500.00
2. Skyler Nicholas – 13.220 – $1,250.00
3. Kappie Bryant – 13.261 – $1,000.00
4. Alishea Jones Broussard – 13.282 – $500.00
Team Roping – Challenger
Cassie Camarillo (Maricopa, Ariz.) and Christie McClary (Hollister, Calif.) ran away with the first round in the Team Roping Challenger division, taking home the win by more than a second with a time of 7.36 seconds. Toni Miller (Wittmann, Ariz.) and Kayla Perkins (Morristown, Ariz.) finished runner-up in the first go around with a time of 8.68 seconds.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1. Cassie Camarillo – 7.36 – $2,500.00
Christie McClary
2. Toni Miller – 8.68 – $1,250.00
Kayla Perkins
3. Bella Star Morrison – 9.13 – $1,000.00
Dally Peterson
4. Ashtyn Pratz – 9.66 – $500.00
Heather Rogers
Team Roping – Pro
Jackie Crawford (Stephenville, Texas) and Annette Stahl (Salt Flat, Texas) set the standard Tuesday night in the Pro Team Roping division with a time of 6.54 seconds to clinch the opening round. Just barely over a half-second behind the winning duo was Kenna Francis (Las Vegas N.M.) and Whitney DeSalvo (Wilmar, Ark.) with a time of 7.18 seconds.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1. Jackie Crawford – 6.54 – $2,500.00
Annette Stahl
2. Kenna Francis – 7.18 – $1,250.00
Whitney DeSalvo
3. Taylor Munsell – 7.49 – $1,000.00
Danielle Lowman
4. McKenzie Gunter – 7.88 – $500.00
Megan Gunter
Breakaway Roping – Limited
Four competitors led the way in the Limited Breakaway Roping division as Molly Boedeker (Weatherford, Texas) stood No. 1 with a time of 2.18 seconds. Behind her was Genttrie Vanorsdol (Bristow, Okla.) at 2.67 seconds.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1–1D Molly Boedeker – 2.18 – $1,691.25
2–1D Genttrie Vanorsdol – 2.67 – $1,014.75
1–2D Trinity Smith – 2.68 – $1,127.50
2/3–2D Audrey Fish – 2.85 – $563.75
2/3–2D Corley Tilson – 2.85 – $563.75
Breakaway Roping – Challenger
Blakely Boardman (Stephenville, Texas) posted the best time of 2.79 seconds in the opening round of Breakaway Roping (Challenger). Madison Stanley (Lufkin, Texas) earned a time of 3.13 seconds for the runner-up position Tuesday night.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1. Blakely Boardman – 2.79 – $2,500.00
2. Madison Stanley – 3.13 – $1,250.00
3. Arina Dee Haugen – 3.27 – $1,000.00
4. Kashlyn McIntyre – 3.56 – $500.00
Breakaway Roping – Pro
A native of Ainsworth, Neb., Kieley Walz left Cowtown Coliseum in shock as she earned the best time of 1.97 seconds in the opening round of the Breakaway Roping Pro division. Cheyanne McCarntey (Kingston, Okla.) chased her time with a time of 2.14 seconds to finish second in the round.
Top Earners (Name – Time – Prize Money)
1. Kieley Walz – 1.97 – $2,500.00
2. Cheyanne McCarntey – 2.14 – $1,250.00
3. Kelsie Domer – 2.17 – $1,000.00
4. Rylee George – 2.50 – $500.00
About PWR (Premier Women’s Rodeo)
PWR is the leading organization for women’s rodeo, sanctioning the Premier Women’s Rodeo World Championship and other key events. Founded by PBR and built upon the success of the Women’s Rodeo Championship, PWR is dedicated to empowering women in Western sports through equitable competition, visibility, and opportunity. PWR offers the richest payouts, the broadest range of disciplines, and an inclusive qualification system designed for athletes of all levels — from grassroots competitors to elite professionals.
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