Chaps and bull ropes run in the Gambill family. Lane Gambill of Johnstown, Neb., grew up on the rodeo stories his dad, a former bull rider and bullfighter, told. Lane caught the same passion for the sport in high school. “My dad never pushed me to ride bulls – I’ve always wanted to do it since I was a little kid,” says the 22-year-old. “I got on my first bull when I was 15 at the Johnstown Rodeo Bible Camp and rode a few every year, but I didn’t start riding competitively until I was a senior in high school.” During his one and only year of high school rodeo, Lane was chosen as an alternate for the NHSFR in bull riding, while in 2014, he won the bull riding in the NSRA, and qualified for the Don Gay World Finals Series in Wichita, Kan., last fall.
Latne joined the NSRA in 2012, and he also competes in the MSRA and NRCA. His latest turn on the rodeo trail has him filling his PRCA permit with the hope of qualifying for the 2016 Badlands Circuit Finals. “Rodeo is something you’ve got to love to do,” says Lane. “You work hard for it. I love what goes with riding bulls – you meet a lot of great people, make friends you would’ve never met before, and travel up and down the road. Your body takes a beating – I guess that’s why you’ve got to crave it and keep pushing for it!”
Since he got on his first bull seven year ago, Lane has had the help of numerous people, including his dad, Brad Gambill, Chad Brennan, and Ryan Robinson. “Chad has made it to the NFR and PBR World Finals, and whether you get down on yourself or you’re riding really good, he’s there to keep you positive and keep you going in the right direction,” explains Lane. “Ryan fights bulls, so we can discuss bull riding from different perspectives and help each other out – he always keeps me positive. Cody Moon also taught me a lot – I used to get on bulls quite a bit at his place.” Lane often travels with his uncle to rodeos, while his dad and older brother, Taylor, join him occasionally as well.
Following high school, Lane jumped right into rodeo and helping his dad and grandpa run their ranch, located about 12 miles from the nearest town. “We run about 500 head of cattle,” says Lane. “I really enjoy getting away from everything and not worrying about anything but what’s in front of me.” Lane also team ropes at home and the occasional jackpot roping with his dad, though much of his spare time is spent breaking colts. “I’ve been doing it since I was a freshman. I buy them anywhere from yearlings to two-year-olds and sell them a few years later. I like to get them solid for ranching.” The remainder of Lane’s time is dedicated to fishing or hunting, particularly deer and coyotes.
“My goal last year was to win the NSRA and MSRA, and I ended up winning the NSRA, so one of my goals is to still win Mid-States,” says Lane. “Otherwise, I’m going to keep focusing on going pro. It’s been a goal ever since I was little to be a pro rodeo cowboy.” He adds, “I thank God for giving me the life I have. You just have to do your best, remember that you’re rodeoing for fun, use what you’ve got, and thank God for giving you what you have.”
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September 13, 2020
Bareback
1 Tanner Rupprecht $6,346.34
2 Whitten Hoover $4,407.49
3 Austin Rose $2,186.58
4 Logan Glendy $1,359.19
5 Gauge Mcbride $1,329.31
6 Trey Seevers $1,216.97
7 Spencer Denaeyer $1,192.20
8 Jared Schultis $763.67
Calf Roping
1 Riley Pruitt $6,190.40
2 Boe Brown $5,192.68
3 Chip Wilson $4,984.46
4 Cody Rieker $4,422.27
5 Jt Adamson $4,326.82
6 Miles Garwood $3,589.58
7 Chadron Coffield $2,808.06
8 Tanner Stec $2,675.83
9 Patrick Martin $2,290.29
10 Grant Turek $1,838.70
11 Nick Becker $1,568.98
12 Matt Elliot $1,523.28
13 Miles Kenzy $1,399.05
14 Clete Scheer $1,242.77
15 Brian Garr $1,207.16
16 Garrett Nokes $1,096.29
17 Cody Nye $708.28
18 Cameron Jensen $619.90
19 Jace Logan $552.21
20 Lucas Phillips $510.38
Steer Roping
1 Ora Taton $8,558.21
2 Will Mcbride $2,898.36
3 Matt Hebbert $2,686.64
4 Tyrel Taton $2,445.76
5 Rod Hartness $2,419.59
6 Brian Garr $2,407.88
7 Troy Tillard $1,800.37
8 Wade Pearson $1,440.69
9 Blaine Baumgartner $1,268.55
10 Chris Pearson $1,229.77
11 Cameron Jensen $1,219.72
12 Ryan Bestol $1,061.28
13 Wayne Barber $1,039.59
14 Wade Shoemaker $828.92
15 Todd Eberle $668.80
16 Ryan Miller $379.93
17 Paul Fornstrom $154.58
Breakaway
1 Bailey Brown $8,717.98
2 Makenzie Wilson $6,698.87
3 Macy Fuller $6,602.38
4 Georgie Lage $5,849.71
5 Brittni Mccully $5,401.16
6 Mable Mcabee $4,653.34
7 Brandy Schaack $4,365.77
8 Brooke Mccully $4,220.99
9 Jan Brown $4,163.66
10 Katie Mundorf $4,132.63
11 Jessica Koppitz $3,939.21
12 Amber Coleman $3,617.84
13 Ginalee Sinner $3,611.47
14 Jessica Mcmaster $3,033.79
15 Kirby Eppert $2,891.56
16 Brandy Jamerman $2,179.85
17 Brook Jamison $2,068.45
18 Katie Haythorn $1,812.19
19 Kelley Haythorn $1,692.71
20 Lillian Fletcher $1,633.55
Team Roping – Header
1 Cooper White $7,559.41
2 Brian Dunning $5,771.45
3 Clayton Van Aken $5,534.72
4 Cooper Brott $4,628.88
5 Nick Becker $4,399.60
6 Steve Sherwood $3,774.08
7 Jhett Trenary $3,752.80
8 Jade Schmidt $3,022.44
9 Lucas Phillips $2,951.42
10 Tad Sheets $2,734.51
11 Taylor Davis $2,450.80
12 Jeff Johnston $2,425.46
13 Cole Remington $2,038.91
14 Mark Wray $1,774.86
15 Spencer Jobman $1,501.58
16 Reece Weber $1,475.28
17 Spencer Sinner $1,035.23
18 Cole Morgan $1,005.94
19 Blaine Finney $876.84
20 Nathan Poss $869.58
Team Roping Heeler
1 Tucker White $7,559.41
2 Levi Tyan $6,226.47
3 Toby Mentzer $5,771.45
4 Dawson Mcmaster $4,925.43
5 Dustin Harris $3,942.04
6 Clay Elkington $3,774.08
7 Bret Trenary $3,752.80
8 Chris Sherman $2,967.34
9 Tyrell Reynolds $2,951.42
10 Todd Hollenbeck $2,878.30
11 Cody Ware $2,038.91
12 Matt Kasner $1,538.06
13 Hunter Walker $1,501.58
14 Jett Hillman $1,495.25
15 Dustin Chohon $876.84
16 Gunner Walker $869.58
17 Cody Merritt $809.83
18 Lynn Campbell $783.05
19 Doug Finney $749.47
20 Brad Schieck $600.62
Mixed Team Roping
1 Shelby Hinkle $6,747.73
2 Brook Jamison $5,212.86
3 Leigh Sherwood $3,631.00
4 Lydia Van Aken $3,425.93
5 Shawnee Sherwood $3,045.86
6 Mercedes Trenary $3,018.10
7 Ginalee Sinner $2,698.88
8 Danielle Wray $2,655.50
9 Jessica Mcmaster $1,506.03
10 Peyton Mentzer $1,491.42
11 Macy Fuller $1,359.28
12 Sydney Graff $1,252.81
13 Amber Coleman $1,151.16
14 Pam Hollenbeck $957.82
15 Bodelle Mueller $949.26
16 Tanya Goad $737.18
17 Sarah Campbell $688.36
18 Jada Jensen $546.94
19 Kori Phillips $539.88
20 Emily Vinton $495.80
Steer Wrestling
1 Boyd Sawyer $5,285.10
2 Ben Robinson $4,184.85
3 Tom Littell $3,210.53
4 Dru Melvin $2,886.25
5 Kris Rasmussen $2,793.93
6 Cord Hesseltine $2,571.77
7 Weston Winkers $2,407.55
8 Jeff Johnston $2,300.12
9 Trevor Haake $2,254.72
10 Chad Vancampen $2,234.04
11 Jace Logan $2,130.99
12 Jeff Richardson $1,641.49
13 Marshall Still $1,600.56
14 Tyler Ravenscroft $1,589.21
15 Parker Johnston $1,267.76
16 Chadron Coffield $978.27
17 Brody Cleveland $722.14
18 Taylor Davis $709.01
19 Jarrett Rasmussen $565.65
20 Danny Manning $524.19
Saddle Bronc
1 Derek Kenner $10,304.58
2 Sage Miller $3,943.49
3 Brody Mcabee $3,844.87
4 Rowdy Chesser $3,446.71
5 Triston Eklund $1,651.44
6 Cable Wareham $814.07
7 Jack Skavdahl $512.96
8 Blaine Flack $316.63
9 Jared Schultis $228.96
10 Monty Bailey $37.11
Barrel Racing
1 Dori Hollenbeck $14,429.40
2 Ginalee Sinner $11,443.88
3 Gayle White $6,016.99
4 Carla Jensen $5,959.26
5 Patty Finney $5,033.80
6 Lorie Diodosio $4,215.11
7 Branda Marsh $3,922.17
8 Michaella Lay $3,567.93
9 Sandy Hickey $3,395.55
10 Jessica Leach $2,702.66
11 D’ann Gehlsen $2,315.01
12 Jena Garwood $1,866.01
13 Kelsey Lauenstein $1,651.50
14 Jordan Littell $1,583.59
15 Ashton Ottley $1,243.08
16 Haley Brown $915.94
17 Jamie Chaffin $844.14
18 Pam Hollenbeck $817.05
19 Mataya Eklund $712.90
20 Katie Loughran $708.18
Bull Riding
1 Brett Mcabee $7,947.75
2 Lane Gambill $6,309.20
3 Lance Daniel $1,964.54
4 Ethan Lesiak $847.88
Male Rookie Of The Year
1 Brett Mcabee $6,933.74
2 Sage Miller $3,943.49
3 Rowdy Chesser $2,543.49
4 Lance Daniel $1,964.54
5 Jace Logan $2,683.20
6 Cameron Jensen $1,839.62
7 Grant Turek $1,838.70
8 Marshall Still $1,600.56
9 Tyler Ravenscroft $1,589.21
10 Ethan Lesiak $847.88
Female Rookie Of The Year
1 Jessica Koppitz $3,939.21
2 Morgan Busby $738.72
3 Caitlyn Comfort $415.73
All Around- Women
1 Ginalee Sinner $15,670.01
2 Macy Fuller $7,961.66
3 Brook Jamison $7,281.31
4 Amber Coleman $4,769.00
5 Jessica Mcmaster $4,539.82
6 Brandy Schaack $4,499.69
7 Danielle Wray $3,707.00
8 Shawnee Sherwood $3,332.74
9 Peyton Mentzer $2,282.93
10 Katie Haythorn $2,217.68
All Around- Men
1 Nick Becker $5,968.58
2 Jeff Johnston $4,725.58
3 Chadron Coffield $3,786.33
4 Brian Garr $3,615.04
5 Lucas Phillips $3,461.80
6 Taylor Davis $2,569.77
7 Jace Logan $1,924.18
