PRORODEO Sports - April 24, 2026 Digital Edition

SHORT ROUND

The injury occurred a day after won the inaugural Cedar Gap Wealth Management Xtreme Bulldogging in Abilene, Texas, where he won $12,752. That propelled him to third in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford Steer Wrestling World Standings.

He also won the La Fiesta de los Va queros in Tucson earlier this season. Jorgensen, whose best finish came in 2020 when he was the Reserve World Champion, closed out the 2025 cam paign fifth in the world standings. “I’m going to take this time to hang

out with my little one and family and get stronger,” Jorgensen wrote.

PRCA, JOHN DEERE ANNOUNCE SAFE ARENA DIRT INITIATIVE The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), in partnership with John Deere, is proud to announce the launch of the Safe Arena Dirt Initiative, a new effort focused on enhancing arena ground conditions to support the safety and performance of both athletes and livestock. As part of this initiative, rodeo committees are invited to participate in a brief email survey designed to gather insights on current ground practices and needs. Partic ipation in the survey could lead to a chance to receive a financial incentive to help implement and improve arena ground programs. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to advancing safety standards and promoting best practices across the sport of rodeo. Emails were sent at the beginning of this week so check your inbox.

$61,448 The total earnings by Resistol Rookie Noah Lee less than three months after turning 18 and com peting in his first PRO RODEO event in Guthrie, Okla. The 18-year-old bull rider has filled his permit, purchased his card and is currently No. 1 in the Rank 45 Xtreme Bulls Se ries standings and top 20 overall after winning San Angelo (Texas) Xtreme Bulls April 12, upping his world standings earnings to $42,148.

90.5 The score by saddle bronc rider Rusty Wright at Battle Born Broncs in Fallon, Nev., setting a new arena record en route to the title. The ride added $8,037 to Wright’s earnings for the season, inching him closer to $140,000 for the season.

93 The score by Australian Toby Deudney on Pick ett Pro Rodeo’s Night Crawler at the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out April 18 to win bareback riding title.

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