INFR Crowns 3 Diné Champions in Jr/Sr Events
The final rounds of the 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo’s Junior and Senior divisions wrapped up in Las Vegas, closing the week with new champions crowned and gold buckles secured.
Among those earning top honors were:
- Darryl Monroe and Spider Ramone in Senior Team Roping
- Cashes Thomas in Junior Bull Riding
In conjunction with the Junior and Senior Finals, rookie bronc and bareback categories were added this year with:
- Riley Begay winning the bareback
- Ethan Heisman Yazzie claiming the saddle bronc
Cashes Thomas closed out the INFR Finals Jr/Sr Events with a win in the Junior Bull Riding, earning an aggregate of 199 points in Las Vegas, Nev.
Author's summary: INFR crowns new Junior and Senior champions.