Thrilling Wins and Upcoming Showdowns in PBR's Wildcatter Days!

Oklahoma City, USA - The air was electric at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City as the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Camping World Team Series continued its thrilling action this weekend. The exciting event, known as Wildcatter Days, kicked off on July 12 and wrapped up today, July 13, marking a significant moment in the PBR landscape with teams battling for supremacy.

Among the standout performances on this second night of competition, the Kansas City Outlaws solidified their position atop the leaderboard with a nail-biting 352-264 walk-off victory against the Texas Rattlers. It was Maikon Calixton Rocha who clinched the game-winning ride, with essential support from his teammates Koltin Hevalow, Sandro Batista, and Cassio Dias. This victory has now improved the Outlaws‘ record to 2-0 this season, with a total score of 515 points to date, as Everything Cowboy reports.

The Florida Freedom were also in the spotlight, achieving the first 90-point ride of the season with Joao Lucas Campos scoring an impressive 90.5 points on his bull, Let’s Roll. This triumph propelled the Freedom to a 90.5-0 win over the Missouri Thunder, elevating their record to 2-0-0-349.75 this season. The spirit and prowess displayed by Caden Bunch and his teammates from Florida’s inaugural professional bull riding team certainly caught the eye of all the fans in attendance.

Competitive Spirit Runs High

Oklahoma’s own Wildcatters faced a tougher night, suffering a significant defeat against the Arizona Ridge Riders, with a final score of 88.25-341.5. With this loss, the Wildcatters now find themselves at the bottom of the standings with a record of 0-2-0-176. Notably, their highest ride score came from Cort McFadden, who earned 88.25 points. The team aims to bounce back in their next matchup against the Austin Gamblers, who themselves scored a 173.5-0 victory over the Carolina Cowboys, improving to 1-1-0-348.75 this season, as PBR reports.

The PBR Camping World Team Series has proved to be a fresh addition to the rodeo scene, with matchups including notable teams like the Nashville Stampede, who triumphed over the New York Mavericks with a score of 84.5–0. This league’s newest teams, including the Oklahoma Wildcatters and the New York Mavericks, joined the competition in 2024, with the Wildcatters being spearheaded by golf sensation Talor Gooch. A line-up of remarkable talents featured on the roster, including J.B. Mauney, a two-time world champion, guiding the Wildcatters as head coach.

Looking Ahead

As for the upcoming matchups on July 13, fans can look forward to some exciting clashes. The Missouri Thunder will take on the Kansas City Outlaws, while the Florida Freedom are set to face the Carolina Cowboys. The New York Mavericks will measure up against the Arizona Ridge Riders, and the Nashville Stampede will look to bring their A-game against the Texas Rattlers. Lastly, the Austin Gamblers will go head-to-head with the struggling Oklahoma Wildcatters.

With plenty of action still ahead, it’s safe to say that this inaugural season of the PBR Camping World Team Series is filled with surprises and excitement. Be sure to catch the live action, as well as the numerous streaming options available on the PBR App, Facebook, and YouTube, ensuring that every moment of this adrenaline-fueled spectacle is within reach of fans everywhere, as summarized by Oklahoman.