Cooks Rodeo Days Crowns 2026 Champions
The 2026 Cooks Rodeo Days brought a strong field of ProRodeo competitors to Lubbock, Texas, over the weekend, with many of the sport's top competitors making appearances. In bareback riding, Kade Berry topped the field with an 88-point ride on Smith Pro Rodeos' Exposed Vegas. Tilden Hooper finished second with 84.5 points, Chad Rutherford third with an 83, and Toby Deudney rounded out the top four with 82.5 points. Brody Cress delivered an outstanding 90-point ride in the saddle bronc riding on Rafter S Rodeo Company's Rocket Man to take home the event title. Tagg Bond and Darcy Radel tied for second place with a pair of 85-point rides, while Heston Harrison finished fourth with an 83. Braden Richardson secured the bull riding win with an 89.5-point ride on Smith Pro Rodeos' Black Gold. Grayson Cole and Hayden Mulvey tied for second with 87.5-point rides, and Bryce Jensen finished…