This year’s BEST program featured nine 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 Ag-Pro Companies, Bob Evans Farms, Diamond T Land and Cattle Co., Dickson Cattle Co., Robbins Show Steers, Performance Training Solutions, M.H. EBY, Inc., 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; Executives – Linde Sutherly, Clark County & Lindsey Hall, Highland County; Program Coordinator Assistant – Macie Riley, Fayette County; Ben Dickson, Marion County; Rob Calaway, Meigs County; Chloe Lambert, Fayette County; Sarah Hunker, Huron County; Sally Puzacke, Tuscarawas County; Mckenzie Riley, Fayette County; Amber Shoemaker, Stark County; Cora Gillespie, Highland; and Ryan Sorensen, Montgomery County. During the BEST awards banquet, the new junior representatives for the 2024-2025 season were announced. They are Kendall Bishop, Clark County; Khloe Parcels, Champaign County; Cora Monnig, Preble County; & Derrin Myers, Lucas County. Continuing for their second term are Brock Perry, Ottawa County; Riley Burtchin, Wood County; and Madalynn Dunham, Champaign County. Noah Lang, Wood County; Tatumn Poff, Geauga County; Taylor Poff, Geauga County; Cheyenne Myers, Stark County; and Lexi Perry, Ottawa County have fulfilled their commitment as BEST Junior representatives.
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. This year’s donation total was $8,015. The highest donations were from “T Swift Team”; Austin Sutherly, D’lelah Laber, & Patton Laber. The second highest being raised and donated was by the “Breakfast Team”; Bailee Smith, Leah Weiser, & Ruby Weiser.
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 – Jaycee Reed, Wayne County
BBS Trailer – Colby Campbell, Muskingum County
BBS Gator – Bachman Farms, Fairfield County
The Novice Division of BEST includes first year participants. All Novice exhibitors were given an entry into their own unique drawing for every animal they showed at each show throughout the season. This year’s prize was the new ProAir Flex Blower and Showbox Cart donated by Weaver Leather Livestock. The winner of the Novice Drawing was Kennadie Porter, Muskingum County.
The main event of the evening was the award recognition ceremony for the hard work exhibitors showcased throughout the season. The following are the awards presented throughout the night:
Friend Of the BEST Award
This award is given to an individual who exemplifies the program in so many ways. From setting up at the first show of the season, to lining up hundreds of calves at the shows, being the first to arrive and the last to leave, answering the phone at all hours to help, and so much more. This individual also plays a key role in mentoring the next group of young cattlemen and women.
This year’s Friend of the Best Award recipient is Bill Sexten.
Character Traits Winners
OCA and Weaver Leather Livestock teamed up to recognize individuals that are exceptional leaders, no matter their age. Weaver sponsored the 2025 BEST character awards, highlighting Determination, Development, Attitude, and Motivation. Any OCA member, BEST participant or their parents could nominate exhibitors for any of these traits. This year’s winners were:
Determination – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Development – Payton Helsinger, Preble County
Attitude – Audrey Motts, Stark County
Motivation – Brooklynn Warner, Belmont 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:
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Blake Herdman, Highland County
Lane Robinson, Noble County
Riley Burtchin, Wood County
17 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 17 BEST shows across the state. Twelve BEST participants won a free single-show entry pass for the 2025-2026 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 – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County
2nd Place Beginner – Madison Fisher, Perry County
3rd Place Beginner – Annabelle Berry, Licking County
Junior Division
1st Place Junior – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
2nd Place Junior – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
3rd Place Junior – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Intermediate Division
1st Place Intermediate – Jaycee Reed, Wayne County
2nd Place Intermediate – Macy Stanley, Ross County
3rd Place Intermediate – Ava Calderone-Berry, Licking County
Senior Division
1st Place Senior – Savannah Cecil, Monroe County
2nd Place Senior – Ashton Bain, Highland County
3rd Place Senior – Brade Wright, Perry County
Adult Division
1st Place Adult – David Stanley, Ross County
2nd Place Adult – Jill Hiles, Pickaway County
Editor’s Choice – Savannah Cecil, Monroe County
Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention – Ashton Bain, Highland County
Heifer and Market Animal Champions:
Angus
Champion Angus Heifer – Ava Calderone-Berry, Licking County
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Guy Calaway, Vinton County
Champion Angus Steer – Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Charolais
Champion Charolais Heifer – Macie Miller, Fairfield County
Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer – Jaycee Reed, Wayne County Champion
%Charolais Heifer – Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County
Reserve Champion %Charolais Heifer – Garrett Deisch, Morrow County
Champion Charolais Steer – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County
Reserve Champion Charolais Steer – Garrett Harrison, Wood County
Chianina
Champion Chianina Heifer – Madison Fisher, Perry County
Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer – Macy Stanley, Ross County
Champion Chi Angus Heifer – Emma Yochum, Highland County
Reserve Champion Chi Angus Heifer – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Champion Low % Chi Heifer – Nora Watterson, Mason County
Reserve Champion Low % Chi Heifer – Brade Wright, Perry County
Third Overall Low % Chi Heifer – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Fourth Overall Low % Chi Heifer – Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County
Fifth Overall Low % Chi Heifer – Emma Yochum, Highland County
Fifth Overall Low % Chi Heifer – Kaden Gardner, Preble County
Champion Chianina Steer – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Peyton Pickering, Huron County
Hereford
Champion Hereford Heifer – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County
Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – Jaycee Reed, Preble County
Champion Hereford Steer – Geno Milano, Stark County
Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Mallory Brause, Crawford County
Limousin/Lim-Flex
Champion Limousin/Lim-Flex Heifer – Madison Fisher, Perry County
Reserve Champion Limousin/Lim-Flex Heifer – Arden Muckerheide, Preble County
Maine-Anjou
Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Owen Bailey, Wayne County
Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Ella Elliott, Gallia County
Third Overall High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Brextyn Grabiel, Morrow County
Fourth Overall High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Gabriella Habig, Monroe County
Fifth Overall High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Quinn Ervin, Vinton County
Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Madison Fisher, Perry County
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Wyatt Binckley, Licking County
Third Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Jorja Morgan, Gallia County
Fourth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Fifth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
Champion Maine Angus Heifer – Colby Campbell, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Heifer – Collin Fedderke, Henry County
Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Kya Csapo, Wayne County
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Claire Kramer, Hancock County
Third Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Tavin Warner, Sandusky County
Fourth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Makayla Vest, Perry County
Fifth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Kolten Barnhisel, Henry County
Shorthorn
Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Mayleigh Mathews, Erie County
Third Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Laine McKenna, Licking County
Fourth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Karson Butcher, Knox County
(TIE) Fifth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County
(TIE) Fifth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Karson Butcher, Knox County
Champion Shorthorn Steer – Kennadie Porter, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Karson Butcher, Knox County
Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Gage Farrar, Jackson County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Chance Holley, Wood County
Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Jozie Beiser, Preble County
Third Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County
Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Jase Oda, Preble County
Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Natalie Brown, Pickaway County
Simmental Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer – Piper Shepard, Henry County
Reserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer – Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne County
Third Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer – Ella Reed, Perry County
Fourth Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer – Sadie Moore, Fairfield County
Fifth Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer – Brantley Baker, Monroe County
Champion % Simmental Heifer – Avery Heimerl, Licking County
Reserve Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer – Elly Castello, Belmont County
Third Overall % Simmental Heifer – Ellie Montgomery, Gallia County
Fourth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Lance Brinksneader, Darke County
Fifth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Tori Moffitt, Greene County
Champion Simmental Steer – Lillian Harder, Sandusky County
Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Lillian Beougher, Hocking County
Third Overall Simmental Steer – Carrie Gahler, Ottawa County
Fourth Overall Simmental Steer – Natalie Brown, Pickaway County
Fifth Overall Simmental Steer – Lydia Smith, Pickaway County
AOB
Champion AOB Heifer – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County
Reserve Champion AOB Heifer – Emma Pitstick, Madison County
Champion AOB Steer – Westin Biggs, Warren County
Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Isabel Hiles, Pickaway County
Market Heifer
Champion Market Heifer – Tyler Stephens, Jackson County
Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County
Third Overall Market Heifer – Luke Magnone, Clark County
Fourth Overall Market Heifer – Paisley Allen, Clark County
Fifth Overall Market Heifer – Wyatt Wolfer, Clermont County
Sixth Overall Market Heifer – Paisley Allen, Clark County
Seventh Overall Market Heifer – Matthew Cox, Warren County
Eighth Overall Market Heifer – Demi Lee, Fairfield County
Ninth Overall Market Heifer – Luke Magnone, Clark County
Tenth Overall Market Heifer – Brock Fox, Seneca County
Crossbred
Champion Crossbred Heifer – Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County
Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
Third Overall Crossbred Heifer – Halee Robinson, Pickaway County
Fourth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Lucas Evers, Mercer County
Fifth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Gus Montgomery, Licking County
Sixth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Beau Sautter, Sandusky County
Seventh Overall Crossbred Heifer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
Eighth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Marissa Graham, Licking County
Ninth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Tenth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Paisley Rice, Preble County
(TIE) Champion Crossbred Steer – Kendall Bishop, Clark County
(TIE) Champion Crossbred Steer – Addie Wilson, Harrison County
(TIE) Reserve Champion Overall Crossbred Steer – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
(TIE) Reserve Champion Overall Crossbred Steer – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Third Overall Crossbred Steer – Stella Koehler, Fairfield County
Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Elawna Mohler, Perry County
Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Wyatt Binckley, Licking County
Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer – Bristol McDowell, Wood County
(TIE) Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Caiden Daugherty, Morrow County
(TIE) Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Eden Clark, Clark County
(TIE) Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Kensington Black, Pickaway County
Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County
Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County
Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Riley Schindler, Defiance County
Eleventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Logan Burtchin, Wood County
Twelfth Overall Crossbred Steer – Logan Bowcott, Gallia County
Thirteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Karley Brown, Perry County
(TIE) Fourteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lydia Smith, Pickaway County
(TIE) Fourteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Jacoby Lapp, Coshocton County
Fifteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Claire Kramer, Hancock County
BEST Novice Champions
Heifers
Champion Novice Heifer – Macie Miller, Fairfield County - Charolais
Reserve Champion Novice Heifer – Chance Holley, Wood County – Shorthorn Plus
Third Overall Novice Heifer – Gus Montgomery, Licking County - Crossbred
Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County – Herford
Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Ella Elliott, Gallia County – High % Maine-Anjou
Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Garrett Deisch, Morrow County – % Charolais
Seventh Overall Novice Heifer – Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne County, Purebred Simmental
Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County - Crossbred
Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Karson Butcher, Knox County - Shorthorn
Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Brody Bolen, Ashland County – MaineTainer
Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Logan Brinksneader, Darke County – Shorthorn Plus
Market Animals
Champion Novice Steer – Kennadie Porter, Muskingum County – Shorthorn
Reserve Champion Novice Steer – Karson Butcher, Knox County – Shorthorn
Third Overall Novice Steer – Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County – Shorthorn Plus
Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Addie Wilson, Harrison County – Crossbred
Fifth Overall Novice Steer – Elawna Mohler, Perry County - Crossbred
Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Jase Oda, Preble County – Shorthorn Plus
(TIE) Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Eden Clark, Clark County – Crossbred
(TIE) Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Kensington Black, Pickaway County - Crossbred
(TIE) Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Madison Black, Pickaway County – Shorthorn
(TIE) Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County – Crossbred
(TIE) Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Luke Magnone, Clark County – Market Heifer
Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Carrie Gahler, Ottawa County – Simmental
Tenth Overall Novice Steer – Jake Kramer, Hancock County – Shorthorn Plus
BEST Bred & Owned Champions
Heifers
Champion Bred & Owned Heifer – Karson Butcher, Knox County – Shorthorn
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Emma Yochum, Highland County – Chi Angus
Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County – Purebred Simmental
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Josey Keifer, Butler County - % Charolais
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer– Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County – Chi Angus
Steers
Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Trevin Redd, Wyandot County - Herford
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Khloe Parcels, Champaign County - Charolais
Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Bristol Tipton, Harrison County – Shorthorn Plus
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Trace Bryan, Hancock County - Shorthorn Plus
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Lauren Heimerl, Licking County - Shorthorn Plus
BEST Showmanship Winners
Beginner
Champion Beginner Showman – Madison Fisher, Perry County
Reserve Beginner Showman – Annabelle Berry, Licking County
Third Overall Beginner Showman – Bristol McDowell, Wood County
Fourth Overall Beginner Showman – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Ellie Montgomery, Gallia County
Sixth Overall Beginner Showman – Karson Butcher, Knox County
Seventh Overall Beginner Showman – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County
Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Addison Fennig, Mercer County
Ninth Overall Beginner Showman – Macie Miller, Fairfield County
(TIE) Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County
(TIE) Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Annie Jane Johnson, Preble County
Junior
Champion Junior Showman – Garrett Reusch, Medina County
Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Third Overall Junior Showman – Avery Sautter, Sandusky County
Fourth Overall Junior Showman – Bristol Bates, Muskingum County
Fifth Overall Junior Showman – Reid Bishop, Clark County
Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Landon Moore, Fairfield County
Seventh Overall Junior Showman – Claire Kramer, Hancock County
Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Jullian Brown, Monroe County
Ninth Overall Junior Showman – Addie Wilson, Harrison County
Tenth Overall Junior Showman – Owen Sutter, Greene County
Novice
Champion Novice Showman – Carrie Gahler, Ottawa Count
Reserve Novice Showman – Natalee Eichorn, Morrow County
Third Overall Novice Showman – Ella Elliott, Gallia County
Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Fifth Overall Novice Showman – Wyatt Wolfer, Clermont County
Sixth Overall Novice Showman – Emmery Simpson, Brown County
Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County
Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Demi Lee, Fairfield County
Ninth Overall Novice Showman – Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
Tenth Overall Novice Showman – Cheyenne Hutchison, Licking County
Intermediate
Champion Intermediate Showman – Kendall Bishop, Clark County
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman – Macy Stanley, Ross County
Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County
Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Ava Calderone-Berry, Licking County
Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman – Garrett Harrison, Wood County
Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Derrin Myers, Lucas County
Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County
Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Grace Sautter, Sandusky County
Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Logan Burtchin, Wood County
(TIE) Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Olivia Jones, Allen County
(TIE) Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Senior
(TIE) Champion Senior Showman – Brade Wright, Perry County
(TIE) Champion Senior Showman – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Halee Robinson, Pickaway County
Third Overall Senior Showman – Ashton Bain, Highland County
Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Sixth Overall Senior Showman – Colton Beck, Morrow County
Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County
Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Emma Yochum, Highland County
Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Casey Ogi, Holmes County
Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Owen Fennig, Mercer 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, OCA BEST Skill-a-thon and Meats Contest. This year’s overall Stockmanship winners were:
Beginner Division
Champion – Natalie Atterholt, Ashland County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Annabelle Berry, Licking County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
Third Overall – Payton Helsinger, Preble County
Fourth Overall – James Caven, Clark County
Fifth Overall – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County
Junior Division
Champion – Clarie Atterholt, Ashland County
Reserve Champion – Jordan Hartschuh, Crawford County
Third Overall – Dwight Hartschuh, Crawford County
Fourth Overall – Emma Helsinger, Preble County
Fifth Overall – Kasen Cole, Preble County
Novice Division
Champion – Brody Bolen, Ashland County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Carrie Gahler, Ottawa County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Demi Lee, Fairfield County
Third Overall – Jacoby Lapp, Coshocton County
Intermediate Division
Champion – Derrin Myers, Lucas County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Cassidy Harris, Preble County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Third Overall – Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County
Fourth Overall – Jacob Hiles, Pickaway County
Fifth Overall – Cora Monnig, Preble County
Senior Division
Champion – Laura Cultip, Knox County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Kelsey Kaeser, Ashland County
(TIE) Reserve Champion – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Third Overall – Riley Burtchin, Wood County
Fourth Overall – Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Fifth Overall – Ashton Bain, Highland 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 – Guy Calaway, Vinton County – Campbell Co. & Sweeney Cattle, Cedarville
Reserve Champion – Elly Castello, Belmont County – Elly Castello, Barnesville
CHAROLAIS HEIFERS
Champion – Macie Miller, Fairfield County – Agle Family Cattle, South Vienna
Reserve Champion – Quinn Ervin, Vinton County – Kathy Lehman, Shelby
% CHAROLAIS HEIFERS
Champion – Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County – Shayla J Sancic, Magnolia
Reserve Champion – Garrett Diesch, Morrow County – Fred Schlichter, Oxford
CHIANINA HEIFERS
Champion – Madison Fisher, Perry County – Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis
Reserve Champion – Dawsyn Bolen, Ashland County – Boyert Show Cattle, Seville
CHI ANGUS HEIFERS
Champion – Emma Yochum, Highland County – Emma Yochum, Hillsboro
Reserve Champion – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County – Kaylee Jennings, Felicity
LOW % CHI HEIFERS
Champion – Nora Watterson, Mason County – Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis
Reserve Champion – Brade Wright, Perry County - Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis
HEREFORD HEIFERS
Champion – Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County – Rattlesnake Creek Cattle, Milledgeville
Reserve Champion – Emma Pitstick, Madison County – Sisters Cattle Company, South Solon
LIMOUSIN/LIM-FLEX HEIFERS
Champion – Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County – Lawrence Cattle, Hebron
HIGH % MAINE-ANJOU HEIFERS
Champion – Ella Elliott, Gallia County - Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis
Reserve Champion – Brextyn Grabiel, Morrow County – Jones Show Cattle, Harrod
MAINETAINER HEIFERS
Champion – Madison Fisher, Perry County - Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis
Reserve Champion – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County - Miller Show Cattle, Shreve
MAINE ANGUS HEIFERS
Champion – Collin Fedderke, Henry County - Jones Show Cattle, Harrod
Reserve Champion – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County - Jones Show Cattle, Harrod
SHORTHORN HEIFERS
Champion – Mayleigh Mathews, Erie County – Cow Power Genetics, Sandusky
Reserve Champion – Karson Butcher, Knox County – Karson Butcher, Mt Vernon
SHORTHORN PLUS HEIFERS
Champion – Gage Farrar, Jackson County – Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green
Reserve Champion – Logan Brinksneader, Darke County – Hanes Show Cattle, Greenville
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL HEIFERS
Champion – Piper Shepard, Henry County - Jones Show Cattle, Harrod
Reserve Champion – Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne County – Maple Crest Farms & Lazy H Farm, Hillsboro
% SIMMENTAL HEIFERS
Champion – Avery Heimerl, Licking County – Bachman Farms, Lancaster
Reserve Champion – Ellie Montgomery, Gallia County – Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis
AOB HEIFERS
Champion – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County – Leon Cattle Company, Saint Clairsville
MARKET ANIMALS
ANGUS STEERS
Champion – Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County - McKee Farms, Gambier
Reserve Champion – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County – Tousdaint River Angus, Oak Harbor
CHAROLAIS STEERS
Champion – Khloe Parcels, Champaign County – Khloe Parcels, Urbana
Reserve Champion – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
CHIANINA STEERS
Champion – Hadley Williams, Richland County
Reserve Champion – Bryson Jones, Allen County – DJ Show Cattle, Bloomville
HEREFORD STEERS
Champion – Geno Milano, Stark County – Chabrew Farms, East Canton
Reserve Champion – Trevin Redd, Wyandot County – Trevin Reed, Nevada
MAINE-ANJOU STEERS
Champion – Kya Csapo, Wayne County
Reserve Champion – Makayla Vest, Perry County – Winegardner/Klingman Show Cattle, Lima
SHORTHORN STEERS
Champion – Kennadie Porter, Muskingum County – Taylor Made Cattle/Justus Cattle Company, London
Reserve Champion – Karson Butcher, Knox County – 7G Cattle Farms, Newark
SHORTHORN PLUS STEERS
Champion – Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County – King Show Cattle, Petisville
Reserve Champion – Natalie Brown, Pickaway County – GTG Cattle Company, Thurman
SIMMENTAL STEERS
Champion – Lillian Harder, Sandusky County – Miller Family Show Cattle, West Unity
Reserve Champion – Lillian Beougher, Hocking County – Stetson Bush
AOB STEERS
Champion – Westin Biggs, Warren County – Fawley Farm, Lynchburg
Reserve Champion – Caroline Bryan, Hancock County – Caroline Bryan, McComb