ProRodeo Sports News - April 28, 2023

18 2023 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER San Angelo, Texas Cinch Chute Out 38 Logandale, Nev. 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 12 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 20 Short Round 48 Results INSIDE RODEOS 26 Red Bluff, Calif. 28 San Angelo, Texas 36

Ric Andersen photo Fans cheer ecstatically at the San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo on April 14 at the sold-out Foster Coliseum. Spectators got to see the rodeo champions crowned during that final day. San Angelo provides big money Contestants competed for their share of the nearly $700,000 purse at the Playoff Series Rodeo. Tie-down roper Justin Smith led the way, earning a

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All Wright Rusty Wright claims top honors in Red Bluff

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Saddle bronc rider Rusty Wright won the Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up with an 87-point ride on Rosser Rodeo’s Yeti Rambler. He earned $7,642 as he eyes his first trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo since 2020. Click Thompson photo

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