ProRodeo Sports News - September 2, 2022

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16 2022 PRCA World 57 2022 PRCA Rookies STANDINGS COVER 28 Caldwell, Idaho 30 Canby, Ore. 32 Gooding, Idaho 34 Rapid City, S.D. Xtreme Broncs Finals 38 Kennewick, Wash. 40 Bremerton, Wash. 42 Tremonton, Utah Wylee Hurst had a 76-point ride on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Air Brake at the Big Sky Pro Rodeo in Great Falls, Mont., on Aug. 4. Hailey Rae photo

Thomas Duncan photo Bareback rider Tim O’Connell looks at the scoreboard at the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo, a rodeo he won with 170.5 points on two head. Contestants cash in at Caldwell Cowboys took aim at their share of the $368,275 purse at the Caldwell Night Rodeo, which was a key stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky. Stetson Wright led the way earning $10,236 in saddle bronc rid ing and bull riding at the rodeo. 28

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