Kincade Henry beats Shane Hanchey in match roping showdown

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Kincade Henry beats Shane Hanchey in match roping showdown
Summary

Kincade Henry and Shane Hanchey faced off at the Jim Bob Altizer Memorial Match Roping in Uvalde, Texas, competing for a prize of $15,000. The match finished closely, with Henry seizing victory after a strong final run. Hanchey entered his last calf with a two-second advantage but was unable to secure the win. Both competitors are set to travel to the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where they will vie for further accolades in the tie down roping event.

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  • •Henry edged past Hanchey in a 12-head match.
  • •The match featured twelve calves and significant prize money.
  • •Hanchey initially led before Henry's final successful run.
  • •Both competitors are heading to the upcoming Wrangler NFR.
  • •Henry aims for his first World Championship this year.
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Both headed to Las Vegas for another shot at a gold buckle, young gun Kincade Henry and tie-down roping legend Shane Hanchey made a stop in Uvalde for the Jim Bob Altizer Memorial Match Roping at the South Texas Showdown, where the two went head-to-head in a $15,000, 12-head battle.

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