… Ty Atchison of Jackson, Missouri, came out on top for bragging rights as the inaugural Classic Events Champion Thursday night.
Saddle bronc winner was Dan Mortenson, Billings, Montana, a last-minute replacement for injured Trell Etbauer — and that gives you an idea of the depth of the field. Cort Scheer of Elsmere, Nebraska, took steer roping honors.
Ten cowboys rode broncs while the other ten roped steers, then they swapped ends. Both winners were in the first groups to do so, which is likely a factor, since about the time the groups changed sides the weather changed for the worse.
