ProRodeo Sports News -- May 24, 2024

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6 Manager’s Message 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 12 He Said/She Said 16 Social Media 20 World Standings 22 Short Round 34 Coarsegold, Calif. Xtreme Broncs 36 Redding, Calif. 38 Miles City. Mont. Xtreme Broncs RODEOS

Crystal Amen photo Trick rider Piper Yule performs her act in front of thousands of fans at the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo. Yule and fellow specialty act Shelby Pierson wowed the crowds during the three-day rodeo. Playoff points up for grabs The Redding (Calif.) Rodeo, a key stop on the PRCA Playoff Series, saw veteran tie-down roper Dan Williams Jr. pick up the win in his home state of California. Williams also took home the team roping title a year ago with part ner Cody Stewart. 36

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