LAS VEGAS — It's been a breakout performance for Helena bareback rider Sam Petersen at his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

It hasn't been quite as fulfilling for veteran Haven Meged, but the Miles City roper hit the jackpot Friday with a go-round win.

Meged won the tie-down roping competition in Round 9 of the NFR at the Thomas & Mack Center with a time of 7-flat and in the process cashed a check of $36,668. Meged will enter Saturday's final round fourth in the average.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS: NFR Round 9: Haven Meged hits paydirt; Sam Petersen in the mix entering final night

"Drew a good calf," Meged told MTN Sports. "And, you know, I hit the barrier and, honestly, it all worked out. I didn't think I was going to win the day money tonight, but, you know, it worked out, and I'm b

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