Hansen, Robbins tie for Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding title

By Rob Vogt
It was the definition of clutch.
The occasion was the 21st edition of the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding on Saturday night, Aug. 17, down at the Stavely outdoor arena.
After Coy Robbins had turned in the best ride of the night with an 87, giving him a score of 168.5, Jordan Hansen settled into the chute knowing exactly what he needed to do.
He had turned in an 84-point ride on his first bull to tie for the lead, now Hansen needed at least an 84.5 to keep a share of the lead.
As the crowd watched on, getting louder with each second that ticked by, Hansen hung on for eight seconds.
Everyone waited for the score.
Announcer David Poulsen called it – 84.5.
Hansen had tied Robbins for the lead.
Only Chanse Switzer, who scored 84 on his first bull to tie for the first-round lead, had a chance to top the leader board.
Unfortunately, he was bucked off.
For the second time in the history of the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding, two riders tied for the lead, sharing the championship.
However, Switzer did not go home completely empty-handed.
He was awarded the best spur ride of the evening with his effort in the long go-round.
After the long go-round, Switzer, of Hazenmore, Saskatchewan, and Hansen, of Amisk, Alberta, were tied with scores of 84.
Jared Parsonage, of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, was next with a score of 83, followed by Robbins, of Camrose, with an 81.5, and Tyler Craig, of Crossfield, with an 80.5.
The co-champions were the only riders who turned in two qualified rides.
Hayden MacKay of Claresholm won the junior bull riding, while Hayden Stav won the steer riding.
The evening also featured the presentation of Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding scholarships to Joshua Davis; Janell Lange; Payton Van Driesten and Adysen Williams.
Long-time announcer David Poulsen was recognized as well for years of service, recently calling his 1,000th event.