There is clarity in brevity. Trevor Hale talks succinctly when summarizing his performance. It fit in perfectly with his outing at the Lea County PRCA Rodeo in Lovington, N.M., where he made quick work of the competition, claiming the tie-down roping title with a time of 18.5 seconds on two-head. It did not come easily. Hale sat in seventh place after the first run, clocking 9.7 seconds. But the blend of his talent and the draw made a victory seem possible as held off Kincade Henry (19.3) and Marcos Costa (19.5) at the Playoff Series Rodeo. "I liked the calf I had," Hale said. "I made a good run. Lovington has a longer start and fresh cattle, so you see them a little extra. There's more roping. And it's not as fast-paced. I was able to do my job, and it all worked out." Read more >>> bit.ly/3SMclsG