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Gallery: PBR Velocity Tour Syracuse Showdown

By Corey Henry Senior Staff Photographer

On Friday, the Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour took on Syracuse for the first time since 2008 and 39 bull riders hoped to conquer the eight-second threshold set for the night of competition. Patrick Souza was the Syracuse Showdown winner and jumped 73 spots in the national rankings.

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Here’s the best shots from Friday’s rodeo:

As the timer finally reaches zero on the jumbotron, Marcus Mast appears as the first of the riders to emerge into the flame lit arena.
As the timer finally reaches zero on the jumbotron, Marcus Mast appears as the first of the riders to emerge into the flame lit arena. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Rider Tristen Marshall from Virginia steps into the arena as his name is announced.
Rider Tristen Marshall from Virginia steps into the arena as his name is announced. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
The evening's riders line up along the fading flames in the arena.
The evening's riders line up along the fading flames in the arena. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Wallace Vieira de Oliveira waits for the remaining riders to be introduced.
Wallace Vieira de Oliveira waits for the remaining riders to be introduced. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Ouncie Mitchell clings to the bull rope, keeping him mounted on the bull.
Ouncie Mitchell clings to the bull rope, keeping him mounted on the bull. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Ouncie Mitchell ended up tying with Dustin Ratchford for 2nd place with 174 total points.
Ouncie Mitchell ended up tying with Dustin Ratchford for 2nd place with 174 total points. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Alex Jenks slides off the bull's back as he loses his grip.
Alex Jenks slides off the bull's back as he loses his grip. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Alex Jenks retrieves his bull rope as he watches the replay of his ride.
Alex Jenks retrieves his bull rope as he watches the replay of his ride. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Junior Patrick Souza is released from the bucking chute to begin his ride.
Junior Patrick Souza is released from the bucking chute to begin his ride. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Junior Patrick Souza ended up taking home the top spot at the Syracuse stop on the PBR Velocity Tour.
Junior Patrick Souza ended up taking home the top spot at the Syracuse stop on the PBR Velocity Tour. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Souza talks to one of the tour helpers after his ride.
Souza talks to one of the tour helpers after his ride. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Dakota Louis tries to remain balanced as his bull shoots out of the bucking chute.
Dakota Louis tries to remain balanced as his bull shoots out of the bucking chute. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Louis removes his helmet after his ride that gained him the 8 ranked spot.
Louis removes his helmet after his ride that gained him the 8 ranked spot. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Bryan Titman tries to prevent himself from being flung as his bull bucks forward.
Bryan Titman tries to prevent himself from being flung as his bull bucks forward. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Titman garnered one of the lowest scores of the night.
Titman garnered one of the lowest scores of the night. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Joe Hostetler grips onto his bull rope as his bull launches out of the bucking chute.
Joe Hostetler grips onto his bull rope as his bull launches out of the bucking chute. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
As his bull veers to the right, Joe Hostetler slips off the left side onto his back.
As his bull veers to the right, Joe Hostetler slips off the left side onto his back. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Hostetler scrambles to his feet to run away from his bull.
Hostetler scrambles to his feet to run away from his bull. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Lindomar Lino holds a steady grip on his bull rope as his bull bucks.
Lindomar Lino holds a steady grip on his bull rope as his bull bucks. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Lino gets bucked into the air off of his bull.
Lino gets bucked into the air off of his bull. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Lino watches the replay of his ride in anticipation as his score is being tallied.
Lino watches the replay of his ride in anticipation as his score is being tallied. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Eli Bayer slams into the floor after being bucked off of his bull.
Eli Bayer slams into the floor after being bucked off of his bull. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Tristen Marshall retrieves his bull rope after his ride is scored.
Tristen Marshall retrieves his bull rope after his ride is scored. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Published on September 26, 2019 at 2:40 am

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