Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston Puts World Championship in Focus in Round 9

Photo by PRCA | Click Thompson
Photo by PRCA | Click Thompson

LAS VEGAS – A fourth PRCA World Championship picture is right in focus for saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston on Friday night.
The Big Valley, Alberta, cowboy made sure of that by winning Round 9 at the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge before 17,621 fans at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Bareback Rider Jess Pope Captures Second Straight Round Win

PRCA Photo by Rod Connor
PRCA Photo by Rod Connor

LAS VEGAS – Jess Pope has found a liking for rodeo’s biggest stage.
 
The Waverly, Kan., cowboy keeps on winning as he claimed his second round victory in a row with his 89.5-point ride on Big Stone Rodeo Inc.’s Fired Up at the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge.
Pope was thrilled with his ride before 16,860 fans at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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