ProRodeo Sports News - January 11, 2019

INSIDE

6 In his own words 8 cowboy grille 10 he said-she said 12 brain teasers 18 short round 42 results 50 prca notes 53 prca business

RODEOS

26 Waco, Texas RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo

Bull rider Cole Melancon rides United Pro Rodeo’s Apollo’s Ghost for 87 points to win the second round at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo in Waco. Melancon also won the average, taking home $8,642. James Phifer photo

STANDINGS

14 prca world 44 circuit

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Bull rider Blaine Tibbals tries to hang on against Flying U Rodeo’s Kaui during the fourth performance of the Santa Maria (Calif.) Elks Rodeo, June 3. Matt Cohen photo

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