Arizona Ridge Riders Stay Red-Hot with Perfect 3–0 Run at Freedom Days
By James Phillips | COO & Co-Founder, Midwest Outdoors Adaptability Foundation
Sunrise, Florida’s Freedom Days had it all—walk-off wins, breakout performances, and one team that just couldn’t be stopped. The Arizona Ridge Riders, already riding high atop the standings, left no doubt about who runs the league, sweeping the weekend 3–0 and stretching their win streak to seven.
Saturday Night Showdowns – August 9, 2025
Game 1 — Austin Gamblers vs. Missouri Thunder
The Gamblers wasted no time, riding their first two bulls and immediately putting Missouri in a hole they couldn’t escape. Depth and precision defined Austin’s performance.
Final: Austin 245.00 – Missouri 175.75 (Austin now 5–3; Missouri 4–4)
“Our roster can strike from any position,” the Gamblers’ camp noted after another balanced showing.
Game 2 — Carolina Cowboys vs. Oklahoma Wildcatters
Oklahoma came out swinging, but Carolina’s veterans stayed composed. A clutch ride from Guilherme Valleiras and steady scoring sealed it.
Final: Carolina 258.25 – Oklahoma 174.25 (Carolina 4–4; Oklahoma 1–7)
Game 3 — Kansas City Outlaws vs. Nashville Stampede
Kansas City proved they could win without their star rider, shutting Nashville down despite a low-scoring affair.
Final: KC 171.00 – Nashville 86.00 (KC 5–3; Nashville 2–6)
Game 4 — Arizona Ridge Riders vs. Texas Rattlers
The No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash turned into a statement win for Arizona. Texas, usually an offensive powerhouse, managed just 89 points.
Final: Arizona 260.25 – Texas 89.00 (Arizona 6–1; Texas 6–2)
“We didn’t just defend our spot—we dominated,” an Arizona rider said after the blowout.
Game 5 — Florida Freedom vs. New York Mavericks
Backed by a roaring home crowd, Florida handed New York another loss with a full-team scoring effort.
Final: Florida 260.25 – New York 87.50 (Florida 5–3; New York 1–7)
Championship Sunday – August 10, 2025
Game 1 — Austin Gamblers vs. Nashville Stampede
Austin kept the momentum rolling with two quick qualified rides, putting Nashville away early.
Final: Austin 173.25 – Nashville 86.75 (Austin 6–3; Nashville 2–7)
Game 2 — Arizona Ridge Riders vs. Carolina Cowboys
Arizona closed their perfect weekend by stifling Carolina’s offense. Jess Lockwood electrified fans with an 87.50-point ride.
Final: Arizona 247.75 – Carolina 174.50 (Arizona 7–1; Carolina 4–5)
Game 3 — Missouri Thunder vs. Oklahoma Wildcatters
Two clutch late rides gave Missouri their second win of the weekend.
Final: Missouri 178.00 – Oklahoma 169.75 (Missouri 5–4; Oklahoma 1–8)
Game 4 — Texas Rattlers vs. New York Mavericks
Brady Fielder’s 90.25—the weekend’s highest score—powered Texas to an easy win.
Final: Texas 176.25 – New York 87.25 (Texas 7–2; New York 1–8)
Game 5 — Florida Freedom vs. Kansas City Outlaws
Thiago Salgado’s leadoff 88-point ride lit up the building, helping Florida cap their home stand with another win.
Final: Florida 175.50 – KC 86.50 (Florida 6–3; KC 5–4)
Freedom Days Takeaways
Arizona Ridge Riders: Unstoppable at 7–1 with seven straight wins.
Texas Rattlers: Bounced back strong after Saturday’s loss.
Austin Gamblers: Quietly building momentum with back-to-back wins.
Florida Freedom: Thriving at home with a roaring fan base.
New York Mavericks & Oklahoma Wildcatters: Still searching for answers in the win column.
“We’re not just winning,” Arizona’s camp emphasized, “we’re setting the standard.”
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