ProRodeo Sports News - April 5, 2019

Steer wrestler Trevor Knowles stopped the clock in 4.4 seconds to win the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore. W.T. Bruce photo

Mr.Versatile BY TRACY RENCK D uring his lengthy PRCA career, Trevor Knowles has established himself as a stellar steer wrestler – qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 13 years in a row, from 2004-16.

his steer wrestling win. “I got a really good start and caught up faster than anybody. Then, I just made sure I slowed down and made the steer fall. They weren’t wanting to fall very well (the morning of March 29). These guys who rope for a living are phenomenal. I wouldn’t classify myself as a team roper, but I’m not afraid to go enter once in a while. I did it for fun. I borrowed Justin Davis’ heel horse, and it was great to win a check.” Jake Stanley and Davis won the team roping in Redmond with a 4.9-second time. “In the past, I would (tie-down rope) and bulldog,” Knowles said. “I haven’t been (tie-down roping) the last couple of years since I hurt my knee in

Knowles wins steer wrestling, places in team roping

Knowles, 38, proved at the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore., his immense talent hasn’t reached an expiration date. The Mount Vernon, Ore., cowboy won the steer

wrestling with a 4.4-second run and added a fifth-place finish in 6.0 seconds in the team roping with heading partner Ryan Opie. By the time Knowles left the arena, he had earned $4,100, giving him the distinction as the rodeo’s all-around cowboy. “The steers were fresh, and the start was really tricky,” Knowles said about

2017. Now, I’m feeling pretty good, and I will have to start entering the (tie- down roping) again. I don’t know when I will enter the team roping again.” Opie, 25, said Knowles, who is a lifelong friend, has filled in as his team

TOPS AT REDMOND — March 29-30

ALL-AROUND COWBOY Trevor Knowles $4,100 steer wrestling and team roping

BAREBACK RIDING 1. Grant Denny ............................. 86 pts. 2. R.C. Landingham .......................... 85.5 3. Steven Peebles ................................ 85 4. Kirk St. Clair .................................... 82

STEER WRESTLING 1. Trevor Knowles ....................... 4.4 sec. 2. Rudy Switzer .................................. 6.7 3. Justin Kimsey ................................. 7.2 4. Hayden Fullerton ............................ 7.6

TEAM ROPING 1. J. Stanley/J. Davis .................. 4.9 sec. 2. N. Sartain/A. Rogers ....................... 5.5 3. D. Benevides/P. Everano ................. 5.6 4. S. Erickson/B. Falon ....................... 5.9

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