ProRodeo Sports News - March 3, 2023

18 2023 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER 26 San Antonio, Texas 36 Jackson, Miss. 38 Okeechobee, Fla Xtreme Bulls. 40 Tucson, Ariz. 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 12 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 20 Short Round 46 Results INSIDE RODEOS

Kent Soule photo Reigning PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion Zeke Thurston hams it up with the crowd after winning La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson, Ariz., on Feb. 26. Thurston earned $8,072 at the rodeo. Fun in the sun in Tucson La Fiesta de los Vaqueros took place in Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 18-19 and 23 26 and contestants battled for their share of the $338,697 payout at the Playoff Series rodeo. Tie-down roper Hagen Houck led the way by earning $11,243. 40

Shake & Bake Stetson Wright wins on Cervi Brothers Rodeo’s Ricky Bobby

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World Champion, was in top form winning the saddle bronc riding at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo with a 92.5-point ride on Cervi Brothers Rodeo’s Ricky Bobby. Hailey Rae photo

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