(*NOTE: This recap will be updated with more information once final standings are released by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.)

SENATOBIA - In a fitting end to a strong 2023-24 season, the Northwest men's rodeo team saved one of its best performances for last at this weekend's Ranger Rodeo.

Boosted by average titles in steer wrestling and team roping, the Rangers finished with 650 team points and placed first out of 10 teams in front of the home crowd, winning its second rodeo event of the season. 

Although it wasn't quite enough to unseat second place West Alabama in the NIRA Ozark Region standings, winning the Ranger Rodeo was an impressive feat, considering that first place Missouri Valley College won every other event this season. The only other rodeo that the Vikings did not win was the fall finale at Murray State, which was the other overall first place finish recorded by Northwest this season.

Northwest placed just 10 points above Missouri Valley, which finished with 640 team points. West Alabama placed third, notching 580 team points, while Murray State (265) and Southern Arkansas (200) rounded out the top five.

Five Rangers made the championship round in steer wrestling on Saturday night, with Kent Jordan taking first place with 170 total points. The Tallassee, Ala. native finished with a 4.6 time worth 60 points in the short-go and a 4.5 time worth 50 points in the championship round.

Will Collier also had a stellar showing in steer wrestling, finishing second overall with 150 points. His 5.5 time in the short-go gave him 40 points and his 4.3 time in the championship round gave him an additional 60 points. Hank Burgess, Christian Cagle and Wyatt Newman also competed in the championship round, with Cagle recording a 7.6 time in the championship round and Newman earning a 9.4 time.

Meanwhile, Moore and his team roping partner Tanner Brown (East Mississippi) tallied 150 total points to collect the weekend title. The duo collected a 6.1 result with 60 points in the short-go and followed it up with a 9.9 result and 40 points in the championship round.

Cagle and Cody Johnson also competed in saddle bronc riding, but only Cagle recorded any points, finishing with 40 on the weekend.