ProRodeo Sports News - Nov. 1, 2024

RESISTOL ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Top Newcomers BY ALEX DODD esistol Rookies put together another benchmark year in PRORORODEO this season. Six cowboys will debut at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, and the Resistol Rookie All-Around and Bull Riding titles hang in the balance. In the bull riding, Wacey Schalla, Jeter Lawrence and Cooper James head to Las Vegas separated by less than $50,000. And all three sit in the top 10 of the PRCA | RAM World Standings. In the all-around, Schalla holds more than a $69,000 advantage on tie-down roper Cole Clemons, with Cooper James is still in the mix. The trio also hopes to narrow the gap in the wide-open world all-around race. R Ryan Jae photo Resistol Rookie Wacey Schalla tips his hat to the crowd at the California Rodeo Salinas Big Week Bull Riding, July 17. Schalla leads the Resistol Rookie of the Year All-Around race headed into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge.

BAREBACK RIDING Weston Timberman

SADDLE BRONC Zac Dallas

“It adds onto everything and how cool this year was for me. Coming into my rookie year, I didn’t rodeo a whole lot the year before, so everything was pretty new to me. This has been a lifelong goal.”

“When you begin the year and buy your rookie card, it’s obviously one of your biggest goals. There’s a lot of good competition out there, and for everything to come together for a good season is pretty awesome. You can’t ask for more than that. I’m blessed and grateful.”

Dallas

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