ProRodeo Sports News - August 18, 2023

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RODEOS 32 Castle Rock, Colo. 34 Sentinel Butte, N.D. 36 Dodge City, Kan. 38 Lovington, N.M. 40 Lovington, N.M. Xtreme Bulls 42 Hermiston, Ore. 44 Sikeston, Mo. 46 Logan, Utah 48 Woodstown, N.J. Xtreme Bulls 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 20 Short Round RODEOS

Brian Gauck photo Bareback rider Cooper Cooke split the win at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo with a 90-point ride on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Red Feathers in Castle Rock, Colo. The Playoff Series Rodeo ran from Aug. 4-6. Castle Rock & Roll Contestants came to the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in Castle Rock, Colo., to try and cash checks as they make a frantic push to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey continued his torrid sum mer run, getting the win with an 8.1-second run in Castle Rock. 32

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Xplosive Wright Statler wins Hermiston on Xplosive Skies

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Saddle bronc rider Statler Wright won the Farm-City Pro Rodeo in Hermiston, Ore., with a stout 90-point ride on award-winning horse, Calgary Stampede’s Xplosive Skies. Gini Roberge photo

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