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Triplett recognized for bullriding accomplishments

by Hungry Horse News
| January 22, 2025 8:05 AM


Columbia Falls bullrider Matt Triplett was recognized at halftime of the Wildcats-Bulldogs boys basketball game for his accomplishments as a school athlete and as a Hall of Fame member of the Professional Bullrider Association.

In high school, Triplett was a standout athlete in football, basketball and bullriding. He won two high school bullriding state championships and then went on to an illustrious career in the professional circuit for 12 years.

According to information compiled by friend and bullrider announcer Brad Narducci, in his 12-year career, Triplett had $1.5 million in career earnings.

He attempted more than 900 rides and had an impressive 46% riding percentage, which is still one of the top percentages in Professional Bullriding history.

He had 27 event wins over his 12-year career and competed in seven PBR world finals.

Triplett was inducted into the PBR Hall of Fame in 2018 and retired in 2023.

He and his wife, Cierra, have a young daughter Evelyn.