PRCA Weekly Recap: Aug. 24-30
A sense of urgency was in the air at the eight ProRodeo competitions held Aug. 24-30.
The end of one of the most turbulent ProRodeo seasons is one month away, and the final week of August offered $541,843 in prize money. The highest scores and fastest runs of the week showed how determined ProRodeo athletes were to win their share.
The fastest times and highest scores might not always make the record book, but they make a lasting memory for fans and competitors. With hundreds of PRCA competitions across the Western Hemisphere, there are plenty of opportunities to make a memorable ride.
Although the prize money differs from one competition to the next, the judging remains consistent across the board.
In addition to the fame that comes with winning the most prize money, each ride was a chance to be the best of the week. Here’s a look at the highest scores and fastest times for each event held Aug. 24-30.
Bareback rider Jamie Howlett won the Salmon (Idaho) PRCA Rodeo and earned $1,489 by scoring 89 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Trailer Home, Aug. 29.
Steer wrestler Reed Kraeger made a 3.3-second run to win the Range Days Rodeo in Rapid City, S.D., and take home $2,875, Aug. 29.
Team ropers Cory Kidd V and Clay Futrell won the Golden Spike Rodeo in Tremonton, Utah, and took home $3,233 each by stopping the clock in 3.8 seconds, Aug. 25.
Saddle bronc rider Ryder Wright won the Range Days Rodeo Xtreme Broncs competition in Rapid City, S.D., thanks in part to his 91.5-point ride on Sutton Rodeo’s South Point in the final round Aug. 27. The Utah cowboy earned $16,905 by tying for second place in the first round and winning the final round to claim the average.
Tie-down roper Adam Gray won the Mesquite (Texas) Championship Rodeo with a 7.8-second run to take home $1,090, Aug. 29.
Barrel racer Jordan Briggs won Mesquite by stopping the clock in 15.09 seconds, Aug. 29.
Steer roper Reo Lohse won the second round of the Big Timber (Mont.) Weekly PRCA Rodeo with a 9.3-second run, Aug. 26.
Bull rider Daylon Swearingen won the Golden Spike Rodeo and earned $4,681 with his 90-point ride on Bar T Rodeo’s Angels Landing, Aug. 27.
Check back with ProRodeo.com to find out who had the highest scores and fastest times of the upcoming week in PRCA competition.
Courtesy of PRCA