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Timber Lake rodeo announcer punches PRCA ticket

  • Local rodeo announcer Shaun Maher was recently certified by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) indicating he’s qualified to announce any rodeo event sanctioned by the governing body, including the National Finals Rodeo. Photo by Chuck Miner
    Local rodeo announcer Shaun Maher was recently certified by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) indicating he’s qualified to announce any rodeo event sanctioned by the governing body, including the National Finals Rodeo. Photo by Chuck Miner

    Shaun Maher doesn’t ride broncs or bulls or wrestle steers, but he’s now a rookie in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

    Maher, 26, was recently certified by the PRCA to announce rodeos sanctioned by the organization - including the greatest show on dirt, the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), if he’s ever chosen to do so.

    A rodeo competitor throughout his days at Timber Lake High School, the 2016 graduate literally stepped away from the sport after graduating.