Trisyn Kalawaia is rolling: $9,899 added, steer wrestling #6

Seven days produced $9,899 for Trisyn Kalawaia. That single stretch of earnings pushed his 2026 total to $94,031. He occupies the No. 6 position in the PRCA steer wrestling world standings as July reaches its final full week.

Hilo, Hawaii, is the native home of the 2026 title contender. Three rodeo victories belong to Kalawaia so far this season. Each win required clean breaks across the barrier, where a ten-second penalty effectively removes a cowboy from round pay windows. Kalawaia kept the steer wrestling cattle caught in front of him without catching the string.

A video highlight captured Kalawaia making a 4.0 run in the second round of Bracket 2.

The speed on that run reflects the narrow margins of the summer run. A tenth of a second determines whether a contestant catches a check or loads up empty. Kalawaia handled the steer quickly, turning the animal's head and flat-fall finishing on the dirt to record the time.

Fifteen cowboys make the cut for Las Vegas when the regular season ends. Standing at sixth overall with $94,031 places Kalawaia inside that qualification line. Cowboy Christmas and mid-summer events yield some of the largest regular-season payouts, making every dollar critical for those guarding a top-fifteen ranking.

Chasing checks during peak summer requires managing travel between late July rodeos. Cheyenne and other major venues host competing runs this week. Kalawaia enters this stretch with $94,031 earned, three wins in his log, and a $9,899 gain over the last seven days.