ProRodeo sporst News - October 15, 2021

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6 In Their Words 8 Grille 10 Hot Takes 12 Brain Teasers 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media Spotlight 22 Short Round 46 Results

28 Minot, N.D. RAM Badlands Circuit Finals RODEOS

18 2021 PRCA World 52 2021 Circuits STANDINGS COVER

Newbies step into spotlight The 2021 PRCA regular season came to an end Sept. 30 and the Resistol Rookies of the Year have been crowned led by Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifying bareback rider Cole Franks and bull rider Creek Young and Na- tional Finals Steer Roping qualifier Slade Wood. 34 Billie-Jean Duff photo Tie-down roper Beau Cooper competes at the Strathmore (Alberta) Stampede during the 2021 season. Cooper won Resistol Rookie of the Year in his event with $48,309.

Eyes on the Prize Cole Patterson focused on steer roping gold

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Steer roper Cole Patterson had a record-setting regular season and now is eyeing his first gold buckle when he competes at the National Finals Steer Roping, Nov. 12-13 in Mulvane, Kan. Clay Guardipee photo

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