Resistol Rookie of the Year

The Short Score: Catching Up with Tanner James
On this episode of The Short Score, we catch up with 2022 Resistol Rookie Header of the Year Tanner James as he heads to Calgary.
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Tanner James was the 2022 Resistol Rookie Header of the Year. | Photo courtesy PRCA

In 2022, California’s Tanner James was undefeated in the Resistol Rookie of the Year race on the head side. This year, James sits No. 23 in the world standings. On this episode of The Short Score, we see how James’ year is shaping up as he heads to the Rocky Mountain Cup in Calgary for the first time.

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