A legacy of premier team roping continues, with Resistol serving as the official hat of Bob Feist Invitational (BFI) Week.
Featuring many of the sport’s toughest competitors, the BFI remains a cornerstone of elite competition and high payouts. The 49th annual event added another chapter to its storied history at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
And this year, Team Resistol led the way.
Team Resistol athletes Tyler Tryan and Levi Lord backed into the short-go boxes as the high call team and delivered when it mattered most. The duo completed a flawless performance, posting a 42.21-second aggregate time over six rounds — the third-fastest time in BFI history — to claim the title. They split $150,000 and a full prize line, including Resistol hats, taking the coveted victory lap.
Widely regarded as one of the toughest days in team roping, the BFI is known for its long scores and fast cattle, testing even the best in the sport. The event also honors its namesake, Bob Feist — Resistol’s 2025 Man of the Year — who established the revolutionary roping nearly half a century ago.
Lord, a five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, reflected on the significance of the win.
“This win is everything. It’s life-changing — the money, the honor, all of it,” Lord said. “To make it through this day and come out on top, with how tough the competition is now, it’s crazy. Anyone who’s won it will tell you this is probably the hardest day in team roping.”
He also expressed his gratitude for the support of Resistol and his sponsors throughout his career.
Tryan, the 2024 Resistol Rookie of the Year header, added another milestone to his young, but extensive resume. A second-generation BFI champion, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Clay Tryan, while also capturing the Junior BFI Open — a rare and remarkable feat.
Proving his versatility across generations, Tryan teamed up with fellow Team Resistol athlete Denton Dunning to secure the youth title.
“There’s nothing like the BFI,” Tryan said. “It’s such a prestigious roping with so much money on the line.”
Tryan earned $110,000 in aggregate winnings between the two titles.
The pair even credited their success, in part, to a fresh set of straw hats debuted for the occasion — joking that the new lids might have brought a little extra luck.
With the 49th BFI in the books and another Resistol-topped winners circle, the event’s legacy continues to grow. Athletes and fans alike now turn their focus forward, eager to build on the momentum and the sport’s continued rise.