LAS VEGAS — Montana's capital city continues to make its mark in Sin City at the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Helena bareback rider Sam Petersen, ranked No. 2 in the world standings, cashed a check for the third consecutive night Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center, riding to an 84.5-point score atop Rafter S Rodeo Co.'s Risky Business.

That was good for for a split for fourth place with World No. 1 Rocker Steiner of Weatherford, Texas, and a $12,420 check. Peterson placed second in Round 3 on Saturday and tied for fifth in the second round on Friday.

Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, Okla., won Round 4 in bareback with an 87.25-point score.

Meanwhile, Helena's Ty Erickson was in the money in steer wrestling for the fourth consecutive night. Erickson, with his horse Crush, posted a time

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