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San Bernadino Sheriff's PRCA Rodeo Shakes Up NFR Landscape

As one of the last stops for rodeo athletes during the long summer season, San Bernadino, California, saw close finishes closing the gap on the important top-15 positions.
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San Bernadino Sheriff's PRCA Rodeo Shakes Up NFR Landscape
San Bernadino Sheriff's PRCA Rodeo Shakes Up NFR Landscape

San Bernadino, California, is one of the last stops for cowboys and cowgirls as they make their journey home after a long summer. 

With just days left in the season, every dollar won is crucial. Most competitors on the bubble went to San Bernadino if they had planned to go or not, just for another chance at winning a check before the season concludes.

However, there were some athletes that would have liked the chance to compete that had reached their rodeo count limit for the year.

In the bareback riding, Jacob Lees got the win with 85 points. Currently sitting No. 17 in the world standings, a win in San Bernadino is just what the Caldwell, Idaho, cowboy needed.

Behind Lees, Cole Franks, who sits on the hot seat at No. 15, won fourth place with an 83.5 point ride, adding $1,887 to his earnings.

Steer wrestler Nick Guy continues to inch away from the bubble, taking third with a 4.9-second run. Travis Munro split fifth place right behind him with a 5.6.

Guy and Munro have a little over $7,500 separating them from 14th and 17th in the world standings.

Stan Branco solidified his spot inside the top-15 winning just over $2,000 with a 4.4 in the steer wrestling. 

Dereck Begay and Colter Todd continue to hold their place in the top five of the world standings in the team roping, winning San Bernadino with a 4.5-second run to each take home $3,300.

It is no surprise that a Wright's name was on top of the scoreboard in the saddle bronc riding.

Statler Wright and Leon Fountain split the win with 86.5 points. With Wright aboard Bridwell Pro Rodeo's Scarlet Lady and Lees on Bridwell Pro Rodeo's Indian Country, the pair added $4,500 each to their earnings. Their results tightened the gap between them (Fountain in 19th-Wright in 20th) and the 15th position.

In the tie down roping, the race to the top heated up.

Tuf Cooper came in first with an 8.7-second run, moving him to No. 15 in the world.

Luke Potter also cashed a sixth place check, helping him get closer to the hot seat. He currently sits at No. 16 with $100,874. 

TJ Gray was the only name on the scoreboard in bull riding. With no other qualified rides, Gray pocketed almost $20,000 in San Bernadino, giving him a big jump in the world standings.

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ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation. 

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