Nicky Northcott Runs Away with 2025 Resistol Rookie Heeler of the Year Title

Clay Smith and Nicky Northcott split the Kennewick, Washington, win with Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira. | Roseanna Sales photo

The 19-year-old earned the Resistol Rookie heeling crown by more than $65,000.

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