ProRodeo Sports News - October 13, 2023

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6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media 22 Short Round 36 Sioux Falls, S.D. Cinch Playoffs 44 Waco, Texas Permit Finals 46 New Town, N.D. Xtreme Broncs RODEOS

Alaina Stangle photo Saddle bronc rider Brody Cress, above, had an 85.5-point ride on J Bar J’s Painted Commotion during the Brad Gjer mundson Extreme Broncs event in New Town, N.D. New Town provides kick-start to 2024

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Brody Cress and Qwint Stroh split the win at the Brad Gjermundson Ex treme Broncs event in New Town, N.D., Oct. 6-7. Cress earned $20,421 at

Playoff Fever Mayfield gets huge win at Cinch Playoffs

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Tie-down roper Shad Mayfield was in top form at the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, S.D. Mayfield registered a 7.3-second run to win the championship round on Sept. 30, and earn $25,000. Clay Guardipee photo

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