The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program celebrated 25 years with the wrap up the 2023-2024 BEST season on May 4 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. The awards banquet was attended by over 750 participants and their families. Over 350 BEST exhibitors were awarded for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, photography skills, community service efforts, and more. This year’s BEST program featured eight weekends of sanctioned shows held throughout the state. Over 700 youth participants showed 1,000 head of market animals and heifers throughout the season.
This year’s sponsoring partners were Robbins Show Steers, Ag-Pro Companies, Bob Evans Farms, Diamond T Land and Cattle Co., Dickson Cattle Co., Giulitto Trucking LLC, M.H. EBY, Inc., Performance Training Solutions, The Folks Printing, Jones Show Cattle, R.D. Jones Excavating, Ricer Equipment, 6R Farms, Shepard Cattle Company and Weaver Livestock.
BEST Committee
The OCA BEST program is coordinated through the leadership of the BEST Committee. Serving on the BEST Committee are Chairman – Shane Riley, Fayette County; Erin Alava, Hancock County, Rob Calaway, Meigs County; Ben Dickson, Marion County; Lindsey Hall, Highland County; Sarah Hunker, Huron County; Chloe Lambert, Fayette County; Sally Puzacke, Tuscarawas County; Mckenzie Riley, Fayette County; Amber Shoemaker, Stark County; Linde Sutherly, Clark County; Ryan Sorensen, Montgomery County; and Ian VanKirk, Licking County. During the BEST awards banquet, the new junior representatives for the 2024-2025 season were announced. They are Riley Burtchin, Wood County; Alexis Perry, Ottawa County; Madalynn Dunham, Champaign County; Brock Perry, Ottawa County. Continuing for their second term are Cheyenne Myers, Stark County; Taylor and Tatumn Poff, Geauga County; and Noah Lang, Wood County. Luke Schroeder, Defiance County; Grant Belleville, Wood County; and Gage Farrar, Jackson County; concluded their term as BEST Junior representatives at the year-end banquet.
The banquet kicked off with the annual Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) donation. BEST exhibitors raised money earlier in the year through the Celebrity Showdown and collected pop tabs all year. Over 800 pounds of pop tabs were collected, and this year’s donation total was $15,030. The highest donations were from Austin Sutherly, Clark County with $2,255, and Jordan Flax, Clark County with $1,380. Ella and Emma Grimwood of Ashland County submitted the most tabs with 432 pounds.
Thanks to the program’s generous sponsors, many door prize giveaways and drawings were held. The hottest drawings were for the BEST trailer, the Buckeye Breeders Series (BBS) trailer (both trailers donated by M.H. EBY), and the John Deere Gator (donated by Ag-Pro). The winners of these prizes receive a full year’s use of the item. The following were this year’s winners:
BEST Trailer – Hayden Shumaker, Clinton County
BBS Trailer – Natalie England, Portage County
BBS Gator – Sautter Farms, Sandusky County
The Novice Division of BEST includes first, second and third-year participants. All Novice exhibitors received an entry into a separate drawing for every animal they showed at each show throughout the season. This year’s prize was a wrapped show box donated by Weaver Leather Livestock. The winner of the show box was Abby Wolbaugh, Wayne County.
The following awards were presented to the OCA BEST youth exhibitors for their season-long accomplishments:
Character Traits Winners
OCA and Weaver Leather Livestock teamed up to recognize individuals that are exceptional leaders, no matter their age. Weaver sponsored the 2023-2024 BEST Character awards, highlighting Passion, Motivation, Determination, and Respect. Any OCA member, BEST participant or their parents could nominate exhibitors for any of these traits. This year’s winners were:
Respect – Madisen Jolliff, Hardin County
Determination – Gracie Giulitto, Portage County
Motivation – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Passion – Hayden Shumaker, Clinton County
Youth Scholarships
BEST participants’ efforts in academics and extracurricular activities are also recognized through the BEST Scholarship program. This year four $1,000 scholarships were awarded:
Luke Jennings, Clermont County
Laura Cutlip, Knox County
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Landyn Scheetz, Stark County
16 Show Attendees
It takes a lot of time and dedication for juniors and their parents to attend any of the BEST shows, but several individuals attended all 16 BEST shows across the state. Ninety BEST participants won a free single-show entry pass for the 2024-2025 season.
Photography Contest
This year’s photography contest had top-notch entries encompassing four divisions: BEST Shows and Activities, Landscapes, People, and Around the Farm. Three winners were awarded in each age division and an Editor’s Choice and Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention were selected from all submissions. The winners were as follows:
Beginner Division
1st Place Beginner - Natalie Atterholt, Ashland County
2nd Place Beginner – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
3rd Place Beginner – Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County
Junior Division
1st Place Junior – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
2nd Place Junior – Claire Atterholt, Ashland County
3rd Place Junior – Macy Stanley, Ross County
Intermediate Division
1st Place Intermediate – Kylie Holman, Licking County
2nd Place Intermediate – Lane Robinson, Noble County
3rd Place Intermediate – Isabel Hiles, Pickaway County
Senior Division
1st Place Senior – Morgan Love, Fairfield County
2nd Place Senior – Madisen Jolliff, Hardin County
3rd Place Senior – Sadie Holman, Licking County
Adult Division
1st Place Adult – Jill Hiles, Pickaway County
2nd Place Adult – Rich Hixson, Athens County
3rd Place Adult – Angie Robinson, Noble County
Editor’s Choice
Editor’s Choice – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention – Morgan Love, Fairfield County
Heifer and Market Animal Champions:
Angus
Champion Angus Heifer – Tori Moffitt, Greene County
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Keagan Long, Clinton County
Third Overall Angus Heifer – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Angus Heifer – Makayla Creasap, Morrow County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Angus Heifer – Naomi Fennig, Mercer County
Fifth Overall Angus Heifer – Ella Forni, Licking County
Champion Angus Steer – Paige Atkins, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Culver Sidle, Wayne County
Charolais
Champion Charolais Heifer – Cole Bromley, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer – Claire Phillip, Portage County
Champion %Charolais Heifer – Jordan Marcum, Athens County
Reserve Champion %Charolais Heifer – Quinn Ervin, Vinton County
Champion Charolais Steer – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Reserve Champion Charolais Steer – Jozie Beiser, Preble County
Chianina
Champion Chianina Heifer – Lane Robinson, Noble County
Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer – Luke Jennings, Clermont County
Third Overall Chianina Heifer – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Chianina Heifer – Ella Reed, Fairfield County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Chianina Heifer – Caylee Sager, Fulton County
Fifth Overall Chianina Heifer – Macy Stanley, Ross County
Champion Chianina Steer – Sophia Clemons, Huron County
Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Third Overall Chianina Steer – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Fourth Overall Chianina Steer – Reide Black, Tuscarawas County
Fifth Overall Chianina Steer – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County
Chi Angus
Champion Chi Angus Heifer – Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion Chi Angus Heifer – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County
Low % Chi
Champion Low % Chi Heifer – Ava Calderone, Licking County
Reserve Champion Low % Chi Heifer – Riley Wendt, Franklin County
Hereford
Champion Hereford Heifer – Delaney Chester, Warren County
Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – Delaney Chester, Warren County
Third Overall Hereford Heifer – Nathan Miller, Erie County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Hereford Heifer – Maci Atterholt, Ashland County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Hereford Heifer – Natalie England, Portage County
Fifth Overall Hereford Heifer – Andrew Johnson, Preble County
Champion Hereford Steer – Aubree Wood, Sandusky County
Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Alexis Watkins, Wyandot County
Limousin/Lim-Flex
Champion Limousin/Lim-Flex Heifer – Wyatt Anders, Greene County
Reserve Champion Limousin/Lim-Flex Heifer – D’lelah Laber, Highland County
Maine-Anjou
Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Jillian Brown, Monroe County
Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Jorja Morgan, Gallia County
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Ella Elliott, Gallia County
Third Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Dawsyn Bolen, Ashland County
Fourth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Jaycee Reed, Wayne County
(TIE) Fifth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Alayna Waggoner, Wood County
Champion Maine Angus Heifer – Whitney Emmerling, Clark County
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Heifer – Madisen Jolliff, Hardin County
(TIE) Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Shelby Robinson, Jefferson County
(TIE) Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Makayla Vest, Perry County
Third Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Gage Farrar, Jackson County
Fourth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Alexis Perry, Ottawa County
Fifth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Hadley Williams, Richland County
Shorthorn
Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Jarrett Trausch, Williams County
Champion Shorthorn Steer – Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Allie Smith, Fairfield County
Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County
Third Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer – James Myers, Licking County
Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer – Jozie Beiser, Preble County
Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer – Gage Farrar, Jackson County
Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Kinley Brown, Perry County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Third Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County
Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County
Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Annie Jane Johnson, Preble County
Simmental
Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer – Addison Fennig, Mercer County
Reserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer – Liam Beynon, Muskingum County
Third Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer – Brooklynn Warner, Belmont County
Fourth Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer – Aly Simpson, Adams County
Fifth Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer – Lane Rizor, Morrow County
Champion % Simmental Heifer – Layelle Coulson, Hardin County
Reserve Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
Third Overall % Simmental Heifer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
Fourth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Tanner Butcher, Hardin County
Fifth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Halee Robinson, Athens County
Champion Simmental Steer – Natalie Brown, Pickaway County
Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Jordan Fitz, Perry County
AOB
Champion AOB Heifer – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Reserve Champion AOB Heifer – Emma Pitstick, Madison County
Champion AOB Steer – Patton Laber, Highland County
Champion AOB Steer – Kya Csapo, Wayne County
Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Brandon Sachara, Wayne County
Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Aubree Wood, Sandusky County
Market Heifer
Champion Market Heifer – Vika Bonham, Butler County
Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County
Third Overall Market Heifer – Hayden Shumaker, Clinton County
Fourth Overall Market Heifer – Bryson Jones, Allen County
Fifth Overall Market Heifer – Kensington Black, Pickaway County
Sixth Overall Market Heifer – Karlee Havens, Sandusky County
Seventh Overall Market Heifer – Avery Sautter, Sandusky County
Eighth Overall Market Heifer – Paisley Allen, Clark County
Ninth Overall Market Heifer – Bristol McDowell, Wood County
Tenth Overall Market Heifer – Journey Reichley, Perry County
Crossbred
Champion Crossbred Heifer – Mallory Peter, Defiance County
Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County
Third Overall Crossbred Heifer – Mallory Peter, Defiance County
Fourth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Annabelle Berry, Licking County
Fifth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County
Sixth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Laura Cutlip, Knox County
Seventh Overall Crossbred Heifer – Luke Brinker, Wood County
Eighth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Cassidy Harris, Preble County
Ninth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Aiden Brinker, Coshocton County
Tenth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Aiden Brinker, Coshocton County
Champion Crossbred Steer – Jayla Ricer, Pike County
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Wyatt Binckley, Licking County
Third Overall Crossbred Steer – Makenna Rankin, Meigs County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Carter Drake, Muskingum County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Cody Foor, Licking County
(TIE) Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Grace Sautter, Sandusky County
(TIE) Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Brock Perry, Ottawa County
(TIE) Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Owen Bailey, Wayne County
Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County
Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Gracie Giulitto, Portage County
(TIE) Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
(TIE) Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Cody Foor, Licking County
Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lillianna Giulitto, Portage County
Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Riley Schindler, Defiance County
Eleventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Victoria Hiler, Crawford County
Twelfth Overall Crossbred Steer – Emily Scott, Portage County
Thirteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Emma Meek, Wood County
Fourteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Delaney Jones, Allen County
(TIE) Fifteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Grant Belleville, Wood County
(TIE) Fifteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Stella Koehler, Fairfield County
BEST Novice Champions
Heifers
Champion Novice Heifer – Ella Elliott, Gallia County - MaineTainer
Reserve Champion Novice Heifer – Brooklynn Warner, Belmont County – Purebred Simmental
Third Overall Novice Heifer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County - % Simmental
Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Jillian Brown, Monroe County – High % Maine Anjou
(TIE) Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Garrett Deisch, Morrow County - Crossbred
(TIE) Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Audrey Crites, Defiance County - Crossbred
Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Laine McKenna, Licking County - Shorthorn
Seventh Overall Novice Heifer – Audrey Crites, Defiance County - Crossbred
(TIE) Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Laine McKenna, Licking County - Shorthorn
(TIE) Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Brody Bolen, Ashland County – Angus
(TIE) Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Reagan Farrar, Jackson County – Shorthorn
(TIE) Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Abby Wolbaugh, Wayne County – Purebred Simmental
Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Bock Fox, Seneca County – Maine Angus
Market Animals
Champion Novice Steer – Paige Atkins, Muskingum County - Angus
Reserve Champion Novice Steer – Makenna Rankin, Meigs County - Crossbred
Third Overall Novice Steer – Carter Drake, Muskingum County - Crossbred
Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Allie Smith, Fairfield County - Shorthorn
Fifth Overall Novice Steer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County - Crossbred
Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County – ShorthornPlus
Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Kensington Black, Pickaway County – Market Heifer
Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Mayleigh Mathews, Erie County, Market Heifer
(TIE) Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Madison Black, Pickaway County – Crossbred
(TIE) Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Keegan Woodruff, Ross County - Crossbred
Tenth Overall Novice Steer – Kolten Barnhisel, Henry County - ShorthornPlus
BEST Bred & Owned Champions
Heifers
Champion Bred & Owned Heifer – Delaney Chester, Warren County - Hereford
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Aly Simpson, Adams County – Purebred Simmental
Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County – Chi Angus
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Gage Farrar, Jackson County - ShorthornPlus
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer– Collin Fedderke, Henry County – Maine Angus
Steers
Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne County – Maine-Anjou
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Cheyenne Baker, Preble County - Shorthorn
Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Mallory Myers, Licking County - Angus
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Layton Immel, Tuscarawas County – Maine-Anjou
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Eli Creech, Preble County - ShorthornPlus
BEST Showmanship Winners
Beginner
Champion Beginner Showman – Madison Fisher, Perry County
Reserve Beginner Showman – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County
Third Overall Beginner Showman – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
Fourth Overall Beginner Showman – Bristol McDowell, Wood County
Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County
Sixth Overall Beginner Showman – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County
Seventh Overall Beginner Showman – Taylor Sherman, Morrow County
Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County
Ninth Overall Beginner Showman – Makayla Creasap, Morrow County
Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Annabelle Berry, Licking County
Junior
Champion Junior Showman – Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Macy Stanley, Ross County
Third Overall Junior Showman – Reide Black, Tuscarawas County
Fourth Overall Junior Showman – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Fifth Overall Junior Showman – Jozie Beiser, Preble County
Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Jillian Brown, Monroe County
Seventh Overall Junior Showman – Tanner Butcher, Hardin County
(TIE) Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Kalli Atterholt, Ashland County
(TIE) Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Avery Sautter, Sandusky County
(TIE) Ninth Overall Junior Showman – D’lelah Laber, Highland County
(TIE) Ninth Overall Junior Showman – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Tenth Overall Junior Showman – Naomi Fennig, Mercer County
Novice
Champion Novice Showman – Paige Atkins, Muskingum County
Reserve Novice Showman – Laine McKenna, Licking County
Third Overall Novice Showman – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Gus Montgomery, Licking County
Fifth Overall Novice Showman – Kensington Black, Pickaway County
Sixth Overall Novice Showman – Ella Elliott, Gallia County
Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Carter Drake, Muskingum County
Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Brock Fox, Seneca County
Ninth Overall Novice Showman – Claire Atterholt, Ashland County
Tenth Overall Novice Showman – Abby Wolbaugh, Wayne County
Intermediate
Champion Intermediate Showman – Delaney Chester, Warren County
Champion Intermediate Showman – Brock Perry, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman – Marissa Graham, Licking County
(TIE) Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Kendall Bishop, Clark County
(TIE) Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Olivia Jones, Allen County
Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Alexis Perry, Ottawa County
Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman – Lane Rizor, Morrow County
Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Riley Schindler, Defiance County
Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Garrett Harrison, Wood County
(TIE) Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Hayden Shumaker, Clinton County
(TIE) Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Natalie Brown, Pickaway County
Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Hadley Williams, Richland County
Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Owen Bailey, Wayne County
Senior
Champion Senior Showman – Halee Robinson, Athens County
Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Third Overall Senior Showman – Beau Johnson, Gallia County
Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Delaney Jones, Allen County
Sixth Overall Senior Showman – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Wyatt Binckley, Licking County
Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Luke Jennings, Clermont County
Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Luke Brinker, Wood County
Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County
Stockmanship Division
The Stockmanship Division of BEST offers contests for participants to showcase their abilities and talents outside of the ring. This year, the program hosted four different contests: Prepared Speaking, Salesmanship, Cattlemen’s Challenge, Fitting Contest, and Judging Contest. This year’s overall Stockmanship winners were:
Beginner Division:
Champion – Natalie Atterholt, Ashland County
Reserve Champion – Kasen Cole, Preble County
Third Overall – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County
Fourth Overall – Jordan Hartschuh, Crawford County
Fifth Overall – Ella Grimwood, Ashland County
Junior Division:
Champion – Kalli Atterholt, Ashland County
Reserve Champion – Cassidy Harris, Preble County
Third Overall – Landon Moore, Fairfield County
Fourth Overall – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Fifth Overall – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Novice Division:
Champion – Ruger White, Ashland County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Claire Atterholt, Ashland County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Kelsey Kaeser, Ashland County
Third Overall – Carter Palsgrove, Fairfield County
Fourth Overall – Carrie Gahler, Ottawa County
Fifth Overall – Isabel Hiles, Pickaway County
Intermediate Division:
(TIE) Champion – Emma Lewis, Lorain County
(TIE) Champion – Maci Atterholt, Ashland County
Reserve Champion – Sadie Moore, Fairfield County
Third Overall – Madalynn Dunham, Champaign County
Fourth Overall – Alexis Perry, Ottawa County
Fifth Overall – Brock Perry, Ottawa County
Senior Division:
Champion – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Reserve Champion – Madisen Jolliff, Hardin County
Third Overall – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Fourth Overall – Laura Cutlip, Knox County
Fifth Overall – Riley Burtchin, Wood County
Buckeye Breeders Series Champions
The Buckeye Breeders Series (BBS) recognizes breeders and exhibitors who show cattle bred, born and raised in Ohio.
HEIFERS:
ANGUS HEIFERS
Champion – Tori Moffitt, Greene County
Breeder: CampbellCo
Reserve Champion – Keagan Long, Clinton County
Breeder: CampbellCo
CHAROLAIS HEIFERS
Champion – Cole Bromley, Muskingum County
Breeder: Duane J Shawk
Reserve Champion – Claire Phillip, Portage County
Breeder: Watson/DeWitt Show Cattle
% CHAROLAIS HEIFERS
Champion – Jordan Marcum, Athens County
Breeder: Smith Acres Show Cattle
Reserve Champion – Avery Heimerl, Licking County
Breeder: Painter Show Cattle
CHIANINA HEIFERS
Champion – Lane Robinson, Noble County
Breeder: Trails End Farm, Eric Dunfee
Reserve Champion – Luke Jennings, Clermont County
Breeder: Winegardner/ Klingaman Show Cattle
CHI ANGUS HEIFERS
Champion – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County
Breeder: Logan Bowcott
LOW % CHI HEIFERS
(TIE) Champion – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Breeder: Blue Rock Shorthorns
(TIE) Champion – Conor Thomas, Champaign County
Breeder: Watson Family Show Cattle
Reserve – Halee Robinson, Athens County
Breeder: Woodard Cattle Company
HEREFORD HEIFERS
Champion – Delaney Chester, Warren County
Breeder: Delaney Chester
Reserve Champion – Natalie England, Portage County
Breeder: Pugh Central Station
LIMOUSIN/LIM-FLEX HEIFERS
Champion – Wyatt Anders, Greene County
Breeder: CampbellCo
Reserve – D’lelah Laber, Highland County
Breeder: D’lelah Laber
HIGH % MAINE-ANJOU HEIFERS
Champion – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Breeder: Brandon Corry
Reserve Champion – Madison Fisher, Perry County
Breeder: Chris Tooms
MAINETAINER HEIFERS
Champion – Jorja Morgan, Gallia County
Breeder: Buckle Back Cattle
Reserve Champion – Ella Elliott, Gallia County
Breeder: Ryan McIntosh
MAINE ANGUS HEIFERS
Champion – Whitney Emmerling, Clark County
Breeder: CampbellCo
Reserve – Collin Fedderke, Henry County
Breeder: Collin Fedderke
SHORTHORN HEIFERS
Champion – Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Breeder: Kolten Greenhorn
Reserve Champion – Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County
Breeder: Caroline Winter
SHORTHORN PLUS HEIFERS
Champion – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Breeder: Blue Rock Shorthorns
Reserve Champion – Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County
Breeder: Blue Rock Shorthorns
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL HEIFERS
Champion – Liam Beynon, Muskingum County
Breeder:Tyson Woodard
Reserve Champion – Aly Simpson, Adams County
Breeder: Aly Simpson
% SIMMENTAL HEIFERS
Champion – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
Breeder: Tyson Woodard
Reserve Champion – Halee Robinson, Athens County
Breeder: Pritchard Cattle Company
AOB HEIFERS
Champion – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Breeder: Megan Hunt
Reserve Champion – Emma Pitstick, Madison County
Breeder: Emma Pitstick
MARKET ANIMALS:
ANGUS STEERS
Champion – Paige Atkins, Muskingum County
Breeder: Kyle Piscione
Reserve Champion – Mallory Myers, Licking County
Breeder: Mallory Myers
CHAROLAIS STEERS
Champion – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Breeder: Jason R Beougher
Reserve Champion – Quinn Ervin, Vinton County
Breeder: Calaway Farms
CHIANINA STEERS
Champion – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Breeder: Defrank Show Cattle
Reserve Champion – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County
Breeder: Beau Johnson
HEREFORD STEERS
Champion – Alexis Watkins, Wyandot County
Breeder: Musgrave Farms
Reserve Champion – Tyler Baumgartner, Sandusky County
Breeder: Hill & Hollow Farms
MAINE-ANJOU STEERS
Champion – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County
Breeder: Hunter Watson
Reserve Champion – Makayla Vest, Perry County
Breeder: Winegardner/ Klingaman Show Cattle
SHORTHORN STEERS
Champion – Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County
Breeder: Turner Shorthorns
Reserve Champion – Allie Smith, Fairfield County
Breeder: Desirae Logsdon
SHORTHORN PLUS STEERS
Champion – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Breeder: O’Reilly Farm
Reserve Champion – Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County
Breeder: Aspen Brehm
SIMMENTAL STEERS
Champion – Natalie Brown, Pickaway County
Breeder: JB Show Cattle
Reserve Champion – Jordan Fitz, Perry County
Breeder: Matthew Whitted
AOB STEERS
Champion – Brandon Sachara, Wayne County
Breeder: Fawley Farms
Champion – Kya Csapo, Wayne County
Breeder: Cummings
Reserve Champion – Aubree Wood, Sandusky County
Breeder: Dan Baker