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Local steer wrestler places second in third round at National Finals Rodeo in Vegas

Fort St. John’s Stephen Culling took second place in the third round of steer wrestling at the 2023 National Finals Rodeo.

By Jordan Prentice

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December 11, 2023

Culling has seven rounds remaining at NFR( Emily Gethke )

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Fort St. John’s Stephen Culling took second place in the third round of steer wrestling at the 2023 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), which is currently underway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Culling split his second-place win with California’s Stan Branco. Both cowboys finished the third round with a time of 4.3 seconds, earning $21,296.

The local steer wrestler didn’t rank in his first round and placed sixth in his second round, finishing with a time of 4.4 seconds and earning $2,476.

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With seven rounds to go at the NFR, Culling’s total earnings for the year currently sits at $137,798.

Last month, Culling competed in the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), where he finished with an aggregate rank of seventh place and earned $13,644.85 in CFR round earnings.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.