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Wrangler Champions Challenge 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona

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History is being written today on February 27, 2014, by the top ten rodeo contestants in each rodeo event competing against one another with the greatest livestock in the sport of rodeo. It’s a wonderful sight: The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) ProRodeo has initiated a set series of circuit tours titled, “Wrangler Champions Challenge,” presented by Justin Boots.
Currently, Cowboy Lifestyle Network is here inside the Parada del Sol Rodeo arena at West World to capture all the rodeo action from Scottsdale’s Champions Challenge.

Taos Muncy gets a score of 85 landing in 2nd place for the Saddle Bronc Riding event at Scottsdale’s Champions Challenge

Compellingly styled and unbelievably courageous. These are only but a few adjectives to briefly describe these prestigious competitors battling it out here tonight at the second stop of the 2014 Wrangler Champions Challenge. At the same time, the rankest bulls and broncs in the nation are also here at the Wrangler Champions Challenge and are undoubtedly geared up to give these riders a run for their money.

Some of those famous names you hear at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) are here putting their game faces on, including, Trevor Brazile and Shada Brazile, Kaycee Feild, Tuf Cooper, Cody Teel, and Mary Walker, to name a few.

Chicks n Chaps and their auction with Stock Contractors and friends to raise money for breast cancer awarenessat Scottsdale’s Champions Challenge

Be aware of the ladies in pink, as Chicks n’ Chaps are also here at the show tonight. One dollar at a time,including food, beverage, fun and an auction to raise money for breast cancer awareness—learn more from our exclusive coverage of “Chicks n Chaps with CLN.”

Karl Stressman and CLN Team

A few weeks after the first Wrangler Champions Challenge of 2014 in Rapid City, SD, the event is now full of fans and spectators who are ecstatic to see the best of the best compete in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. CLN’s Founder, “OD” and Host Reporter, Crystal Rae Coddington, ran into PRCA Commissioner, Karl Stressman, just before the Champions Challenge Opening Ceremonies began with the National Anthem by Kianna Martinez.

The event is now underway lead by Professional Rodeo Announcer and CLN favorite, Wayne Brooks; in which, the Champions Challenge will be aired on the CBS Sports Network in two weeks. Meanwhile, by tuning into Cowboy Lifestyle Network you will stay informed on all the real-time action, news and results of Scottsdale’s Champions Challenge.

Justin Boots, Coors Banquet, Crescent Crown Distributing, Wal-Mart, and Wrangler are the main sponsors of the 2014 Champions Challenge tonight to kick off the Parada del Sol Rodeo this weekend. In addition, we would like to acknowledge Ak-Chin Indian Community, the sponsor of Cowboy Lifestyle Network.

Official winners of Scottsdale’s 2014 Wrangler Champions Challenge:

Bareback Riding

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Score	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Winn Ratliff	Wells Fargo	Leesville, LA	86
2. Austin Foss	Wells Fargo	The Woodlands, TX	84
3. Will Lowe	Wells Fargo	Canyon, TX	84
3. Kaycee Feild	Wells Fargo	Cheney, WA	83
4. Bobby Mote	Wells Fargo	Culver, OR	83

Steer Wrestling

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Time	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Tom Lewis	Ram Truck	Sulphur, LA	4.3
2. Trevor Knowles	Ram Truck	Ponder, TX	4.6
3. Hunter Cure	Ram Truck	Buckeye, AZ	5.1

Tie Down Roping

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Time	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Ryan Watkins	Cactus Gear	Bluff Dale, TX	7.9
2. Tuf Cooper	Cactus Gear	Decatur, TX	8.1
2. Shane Hanchey	Cactus Gear	Sulphur, LA	8.1
3. Tyson Durfey	Cactus Gear	Colbert, WA	8.7

Saddle Bronc Riding

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Score	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Tyrel Larsen	Pendleton Whiskey	Inglis, MB	85.5
2. Taos Muncy	Pendleton Whiskey	Corona, NM	85
3. Joaquin Real	Pendleton Whiskey	Woody, CA	82

Team Roping

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Time	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Kaleb Driggers & Patrick Smith	Saba’s	Albany, GA Lipan, TX	4.5
2. Trevor Brazile & Travis Graves	Saba’s	Decatur, TX Jay, OK	4.6
3. Clay Tryan & Jade Corkill	Saba’s	Billings, MT Fallon, NV	5.2

Barrel Racing

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Time	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Lisa Lockhart	Scottsdale Healthcare	Oelrichs, SD	16.84
2. Shada Brazile	Scottsdale Healthcare	Decatur, TX	17.10
3. Samantha Lyne	Scottsdale Healthcare	Cotulla, TX	17.15

Bull Riding

Contestant Name	Team Sponsor	Lives in	Score	PRCA Profile Picture
1. Cody Campbell	Casino Arizona	Summerville, OR	89
2. Josh Koschel	Casino Arizona	Nunn, CO	81
3. Trevor Kastner	Casino Arizona	Ardmore, OK	79.50

Be sure to stick around after the rodeo for a live concert by Country Music artist, Sunny Ledfurd, after the Wrangler Champions Challenge tonight! Thanks for tuning in to CLN and don’t forget to Click on’ and Hang on’!

Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.