National Rodeo Finals

McNeese State University’s Winn Ratliff, of Leesville, captured the National Men’s All Around trophy and Jason Thomas, of Benton, Ark., captured the National Individual Championship in Steer Wrestling at Saturday night’s finals of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.

Sam Houston State University won the national rodeo team championship over McNeese by 55 points.

Ratliff also placed fourth in bareback riding and fifth in bull riding.

McNeese rodeo coach Justin Browning said he was proud of his team and its accomplishments this year.