ProRodeo Sports News - Sept.15, 2023

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6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 20 2023 World Standings 22 Short Round 36 Puyallup, Wash. 44 Filer, Idaho 46 Ellensburg, Wash. Xtreme Bulls 48 Walla Walla, Wash. 50 Ellensburg, Wash. 52 Pendleton, Ore. Xtreme Bulls Finale RODEOS

PRCA ProRodeo file photo Lane Frost had a rough start to the Challenge of Champions as he got bucked off by Don Kish and Growney Brothers Rodeo’s Red Rock. Frost was bucked off in two seconds and Red Rock kept his perfect record in tact. Rewind: Lane Frost vs. Red Rock Lane Frost, the 1987 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider, matched up against 1987 PRCA Bull of the Year Red Rock in a seven-ride series called the Chal lenge of Champions, which ended July 25, 1988. Frost won the series 4-3 and it helped catapult the popularity of rodeo to mainstream media outlets. 54

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Playoff Passion Jayco Roper wins Cinch Playoffs in Puyallup

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Bareback rider Jayco Roper celebrates after winning the Cinch Playoffs in Puyallup, Wash., Sept. 10. David Thomas photo

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