ProRodeo Sports News - June 11, 2021

Saddle bronc rider Tegan Smith climbed to 13th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings after earning $2,685 at the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Xtreme Broncs in Fort Pierre, S.D., June 5. He’s chasing his first NFR berth. Upward Ho!

“Saddle bronc riding is something I love to do. There’s nothing like the rush when things are going well, and I just need to keep taking advantage of my opportunities.”

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WEST OF THE PECOS RODEO Where: Pecos, Texas When: June 23-26 Broadcast schedule: Will stream on the PRCA on

RENO RODEO Where: Reno, Nev. When: June 18-26 Broadcast schedule: Rodeo will air on The Cowboy Channel and stream on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus app June 18-26, 10 p.m. What to know: The Reno Rodeo is shooting to be at 100% capacity, so watch for full crowds. And tune in to both TCC and the app on June 17 at 10 p.m. for the Reno Rodeo Xtreme Bulls.

Cowboy Channel Plus app June 23-26, 9 p.m. What to know: This ProRodeo Tour stop is a mainstay on most cowboys’ schedules, and this year will be no different. * All times Eastern. For complete broadcast schedule visit http://bit.ly/PRCATV .

The battle for the final spots in the team roping heeling is getting tight, with heelers from outside the Top 15 making their presence known on the eve of a busy summer. For full results, check out ProRodeo.com .

HOT TAKES

ON THE MOVE

As of June 8

NO. 13 KYLE LOCKETT $15,912 Last week: No. 13 Remains in 13th, with less than $600 separating him and 16th.

NO. 14 LOGAN MEDLIN $15,882 Last week: No. 18 Medlin earned $2,322

NO. 15 TREY YATES $15,430 Last week: No. 19 Back in the Top 15 after picking up $1,929 by winning in Elizabeth, Colo.

when he split third in Fort Smith, Ark.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2021 SEASON AS OF JUNE 8

$12,852,228

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2021 SEASON

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