KANSAS CITY—Junior market goat exhibitors from across the country competed for top honors in the market goat showmanship contest on Friday, Oct. 26.

Chip Kemp of Auxvasse, Mo., evaluated the showmen and selected Ashley Wallander of Bertrand, Neb., as the Champion Goat Showman. The Reserve Champion Goat Showman was Braden Schovanec of Garber, Okla.

Division I Showmanship (9-12 years of age)

Champion: Johnna Stottlemyre of Luther, Okla.

Reserve: Luke Falkenstien of Oswego, Kan.

Division II Showmanship (13-16 years of age)

            Champion: Ashley Wallander of Bertrand, Neb.

Reserve: Braden Schovanec of Garber, Okla.

Division III Showmanship (17-20 years of age)

Champion: Levi Halmes of Ozark, Ark.

Reserve: Jessica Burson of Roswell, N.M.

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501©(3) corporation that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2011, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in scholarship and educational awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues, and supports 450 jobs. For more information about the American Royal livestock shows contact Karrie Manley at 816-569-4054 or [email protected].

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