AJSA SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CLASSIC WINNERS ANNOUNCED

BOZEMAN, MT- Members of the American Junior Simmental Association recently competed in the South Central Regional Classic held June 20-23, in Springfield, Missouri, and was hosted by the Missouri Junior Simmental Association.
    Representing seven states, more than 80 junior members with a total of 142 head of cattle were in attendance and participated in a variety of beef industry-related competitions.  AJSA members were divided into junior and senior divisions according to their age and then given the opportunity to showcase their skills in various categories, including: cattlemen’s quiz, public speaking, sales talk, judging contest, cattle show, and showmanship.  The Regional classics are designed to provide competition and a learning experience to junior members throughout the nation and are patterned after ASA’s National Classic. 

Competition is designed to enhance the learning experience and showcase the skills of the contestants, through hands-on application, friendly competition, and public recognition. 

The placings for the South Central Regional Classic are as follows:

 
JUNIOR DIVISION
Overall Individual: 1st -
2nd -
Dulcie Fields, TX
Shea Mackey, TX

Cattlemen’s Quiz: 1st -
2nd -
Tyler Mackey, TX
Ben Gleason, KS

Public Speaking:  1st -
2nd -
Jessica Smith, MS
Samantha Walker, IL

Cattle Judging: 1st -
2nd -
Cooper Black, MO
Brett Willis, OK

Sales Talk: 1st -
2nd -
Shea Mackey, TX
Kaylie Huizenga, IL

Showmanship: 1st -
2nd -
Dulcie Fields, TX
Jessica Smith, MS

Overall Team: 1st -
 
Team 3
B. Willis,OK
D. Fields, TX
T. Mackley, TX
S. Mackley, TX
  2nd - Team 8
M. Early, MO
A. Chandler, MO
A. Bailey, MO
C. Black, MO

 
SENIOR DIVISION
Overall Individual: 1st -
2nd -
Katie Fields, TX
Alan Smith, MS

Cattlemen’s Quiz: 1st -
2nd -
Casey Owen, MO
Alan Smith, MS

Public Speaking:  1st -
2nd -
Katie Fields, TX
Wesley Moore, MO

Cattle Judging: 1st -
2nd -
Wesley Moore, MO
Garrett Helregel, IL

Sales Talk: 1st -
2nd -
Garrett Helregel, IL
Allie Huizenga, IL

Showmanship: 1st -
2nd -
Trent Templeton, MO
Julie McGill, OK

Overall Team: 1st -
 
Team 1
W. Moore, MO
A. Reinhart, MO
A. Chandler, MO
C. Rennison, MO
  2nd - Team 6
A. Smith, MS
T. Adams, MS
C. Adams, MS
C. Nail, OK.

     
CATTLE SHOW RESULTS
Official Judge: Jack Ward, Kansas City, MO
Grand Champion Simmental Heifer:  “FC No Wonder”
exhibited by Mitch Tarr, IL

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: “Miss CCF Shez Built”
exhibited by Tarah Adams, MS

Grand Champion Simmental
Bred & Owned:
“Sweet Dream”
exhibited by Breanna Duncan, OK

Reserve Champion Simmental
Bred & Owned:
 “DI Macho Dream S111”
exhibited by Samantha Walker, IL

Grand Champion Percentage Heifer:  “GCF Miss Lucky S92”
exhibited Casey Owen, MO

Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer: “SFG Queen Sophie S61”
exhibited by Jake Gleason, KS

Grand Champion Percentage
Bred & Owned Heifer:
“DI NF Miss Illowa 969 S3”
exhibited by Samantha Walker, IL

Reserve Champion Percentage
Bred & Owned Heifer:
“Emma GM S93”
exhibited by Justin Willard, MO

Grand Champion Simbrah Heifer:  “SSS Scarlett’s Sister 364”
exhibited by Jessica Smith, MS

Reserve Champion Simbrah Heifer: “SSS Patience 359S”
exhibited by Alan Smith, MS

Grand Champion Simmental Cow/Calf Pair: “D-C Miss 5125R”
exhibited by Brittany Early, MO

Reserve Champion Simmental Cow/Calf Pair:  “TK Ebbie”
exhibited by Dulcie Fields, TX

Grand Champion Simbrah Cow/Calf Pair: “SSS Black Princess 344P”
exhibited by Alan Smith, MS

Grand Champion Steer:   “Trooper S19”
exhibited by Derek Paradies, MO

Reserve Champion Steer:  “AARF Dreams Come True”
exhibited by Ariel Randle, IN

Headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, the American Simmental Association maintains the breed registries for the Simmental and Simbrah breeds of cattle.  The organization has an active adult and junior membership of more than 8,000.


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