ProRodeo Sports News - March 19, 2021

COWBOY GRILLE WITH TRACY RENCK

What was it like to win the average at your first circuit finals rodeo? Jarett: It was really nice. It made me feel like I belong, and I want to keep it rolling. I drew really well at the (RAM) Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo and it was a great atmosphere. The first bull I drew – Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Rubicon – I knew, which made things even more exciting. I had an 88-point ride on that bull and that got me going. The Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo also was only two hours from where I’m living now in New Town (Mo.), which was cool. How did you get your start in rodeo? Jarett: I didn’t have any family involved with rodeo. I started riding sheep when I was 6. I played sports throughout school, mainly football, and my older brother (Jordan Allen) rode bulls, and once he turned 18, he got me into it. Why did you choose to ride bulls? Jarett: I liked being around them. Growing up, I knew a lot of kids who were my age that rode bulls. It was nice. I’ve always wanted to be a bull rider. When I started young, I won some money, and I’ve just been going from there. What does 8 seconds feel like to you? Jarett: It feels like a lifetime. It feels like eight years. I just love the rush I get when I’m conquering that beast. I think what makes a good bull rider is you definitely have to have a lot of try and no quit. You’re going to get slammed, but you just have to go back to them. What’s your mindset as you get ready to compete in the RAM NCFR? Jarett: I’ve been trying to stay ready for it. I’ve been getting on practice bulls. I know I’m going to try and go to Disney World and Universal Studios when I’m down there. I’m going to have my brother (Jordan) down there with me, so we plan on doing some things. Also, my oldest brother, Justin (Bounds) lives in Tampa, Fla., and we are going to see him. What are your goals for the rest of the 2021 season? Jarett: I would really like to win (PRCA | Resistol) Rookie of the Year. It’s a long season and I didn’t have the best start, but I also would really like to make the NFR. What’s your favorite movie? Jarett: I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I would say my favorite one is “8 Seconds.” Every kid loves that movie. I also like to watch “Step Brothers” when we are traveling down the road. Bull rider Jarett Evans, who grew up in Springfield, Mo., kicked off the season with the biggest win of his career, capturing the average title at the RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo in Palmyra, Mo., Oct. 10. Evans, 23, earned $5,668 and bought his PRCA card. Evans, 5-foot-7, 135 pounds, is focusing on earning more money at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Fla., April 9-10.

JARETT EVANS

What do you enjoy about traveling down the PRCA trail? Jarett: You meet a lot of new friends; it’s a great atmosphere. Where’s your favorite place to eat? Jarett: I like Hooters. I get the chicken wings.

What’s your go-to dessert? Jarett: Vanilla ice cream and chocolate chip cookies. What’s your favorite cartoon? Jarett: Tom and Jerry . Everybody used to call me Jerry. What bull rider do you look up to? Jarett: I would say Terry Don

West. I just liked the way he was able to ride back in the day. What do you like doing when you’re not rodeoing? Jarett: I just like hanging around friends. I help buddies doing ranch work and fixing fences. Who is your favorite superhero? Jarett: I don’t have a reason why, but I really like Batman.

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