ProRodeo Sports News - April 6, 2018

Harrison prides himself on putting family first BY SCOTT KANIEWSKI B randon Harrison is on the road again. And much like in 2015 and 2016, his traveling has nothing to do with steer wrestling. He’s once again playing the role of “soccer dad.” Or more specifically, basketball dad. The Texas Circuit cowboy didn’t rodeo at all during the 2015 season. In 2016, he didn’t purchase his PRCA card until late in the season. In 2017, he won a little more than $2,000. she is 5-2. Brandon laughed and relayed the message. “She gets her height from her grandpa,” Brandon said, adding that his father, Bobby, is 6-5. “I’ve got the heart of a tall man, but I’m 5-10.” Rodeo Dad

Steer wrestler Brandon Harrison stopped the clock in 3.9 seconds to tie for the win at the Goliad (Texas) County Fair PRCA Rodeo, which ran March 16-18.

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SHARPATTHE START After dedicating much of his time to family duties the past few years, Brandon, of Beaumont, Texas, is in a situation that allows him to rodeo more than usual. He’s broken into the PRCAWorld Standings, and is listed among some of the top steer wrestlers in the Texas Circuit. As of April 2, Brandon was in fourth place in the circuit steer wrestling standings with $6,170. He was 50th in the world standings with $7,656. “I was telling my wife I’m addicted to seeing my name in those standings,” Brandon said. “I love looking in the results and seeing my name. I love looking in the world standings and seeing my name, and in the circuits and seeing my name. There’s just something about it.” There’s also a good reason for it. Ahead of this year’s San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, Brandon and Bobby started talking about how Brandon could be a better bulldogger. Bobby’s suggestion, get out of the box quicker.

Rodeo wasn’t his main focus. He was busy helping at home. “He definitely puts family first, and it’s good to have that support from him,” said Valerie Harrison, his wife of seven years. “It’s not like I’m by myself all the time. That’s just the type of guy he is, he takes care of his responsibilities.” In 2015, Valerie was pregnant with their son, Brett, and daughter Braelyn was involved in softball and basketball. Brandon also said they had bought a new house and cars. He was making sure the family was secure financially. On March 27, Brandon drove Braelyn, now 10, to basketball practice. Her team recently qualified for the Little Dribblers’ Basketball national tournament in the under-10 bracket with her at the post position because she’s 5-feet tall, he explained to ProRodeo Sports News . A voice from the back of the car piped up, Braelyn reminding him that

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