Southwestern Belle Pinball Rodeo 2026
We hosted rodeo contestants from 18 states to play an INSANE amount of pinball with us! Over 100 buckaroos were able to join in on the fun, making this the largest women's weekend in pinball event in history! This event was made possible by What's Brewing, MJM Amusements, Bestest Boy Amusements and all of our amazing sponsors!
Event Recap
Event Recap
Our wild, special weekend began with the Magnificent Seven/Best Game qualifying Friday afternoon. When then dove into the Texas Two-Step (both qualifying and finals) that evening. We started bright and early the next day for an absolute grind of 18 games for qualifying in the Rodeo Round-Up. After a quick beauty break, we were off to the races for our late night favorite, the Hoedown Throwdown. After dancing the night away, we had finals early the next day for the Magnificent Seven then the Round-Up. We even managed to squeeze in a consolation tournament (Do-Si-Do) Sunday afternoon! What a weekend!
Rodeo Tournament Results
Rodeo Round-Up
Main Matchplay Tournament
Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2026
1. Elyza Brilliantes
2. Samantha Bacon
3. Ailsa Ridell
4. Cindy Grote
The Magnificent Seven
Best Game/Classics Tournament
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026
1. Stephanie Koutavas
2. Elyza Brillantes
3. Casey Benton
4. Ailsa Ridell
The Texas Two-Step
Matchplay + Progressive Strikes
Jan 30 - 31, 2026
1. Sunshine Bon
2. Summer Puente
3. Dawna Durbin
4. Elyza Brillantes
Hoedown Throwdown
Target Matchplay Tournament
Jan 31, 2026
1. Erin Malaysa
2. Casey Benton
3. Cindy Grote
4. Ariel Dutton
Do-Si-Do - 3x Tournament
Feb 1, 2026
1. Sunshine Bon
2. Stephanie Traub
3. Ailsa Ridell
4. Laurie Abel
Spirit of the Southwest Awards: Rodeo Superlatives
Best All-Around
AKA The Marissa Furman Award:
Ailsa Ridell (FL)
Rodeo Friend: Rachel Ristow (WI)
Rodeo Clown: Ellie DiCaprio (TX-AUS)
Rodeo Rookie: Kathryn Strynic (MO)
Best Queen: Evelyn Cheeka (TX-SA)
Game Superlatives
You decided which of the 40 show ponies deserved a ribbon!
Fan Favorite
Winner: Dolly Parton
Owner: Chris Doyle, Bestest Boy Amusements
Spiciest Settings
WINNER: Iron Maiden: Legacy of the BeastI
Owners: Christina & Ian Cheeseman
Wildest Ride
WINNER: Spanish Eyes
Owner: Chris Doyle, Bestest Boy Amusements
House Ball Special
WINNER: Sinbad
Owner: Mike McKenna, MJM Amusements
Best In Show (Overall)
WINNER: Elton John
Owners: Linda & Ryan McCabe
Your 2026 Rodeo Staff
From L to R:
Row 1: Rebecca Salam, Christina Cheeseman, Hope Love
Row 2: Alexa Hart, Destiny Moreno, Cinthia Whitefield, Alice Young, Kristen Saunders
Streaming Team: Lauren Drullinger (right) and Rachel Ristow (left)
Big Thanks to our Alamo City Pinball League Volunteers!
We are so grateful for their time, support, and dedication!
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