KANSAS CITY–Junior beef exhibitors from 16 states competed for top honors during the market steer and showmanship contests held Saturday, Oct. 27, in Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo.

Junior Market Steer Show

Jim Williams of Boling, Texas, sorted through 79 head of steers during the market beef show.

Baylor Bonham of Newcastle, Okla., exhibited the Grand Champion Steer. Before receiving top honors, the 1,333-pound animal was first named Champion Division II Steer. Sydney Schnoor of Chowchilla, Calif., showed the Reserve Grand Champion Steer, which weighed in at 1,321 pounds. Schnoor’s steer first received Reserve Division II honors, placing behind the champion.

In Division I, Nathan Hilburn of Denver City, Texas, exhibited the winning steer with his 1,226-pound entry. Following Hilburn, Rachel Vogt from Kennard, Neb., was named Reserve Division I Steer with her 1,254-pound animal.

Madison Clark of Covington, Ohio, was named Division III Champion with her 1,373-pound steer. Reserve Champion Division III honors went to Alex Alliger from Gowrie, Iowa, and his 1,394-pound class 11 winner.

 

Junior Market Beef Showmanship

Nolan Flesner of Colbert, Ga., evaluated the market beef showmen on Friday, Oct. 26, and selected Alyssa Deporter of Eaton, Colo., as the champion showman. The Reserve Champion Showman was Macie Ott of Norwalk, Ohio.

Division I Showmanship (9-12 years of age):

Champion: Elizabeth Heintz of Lakeview, Ohio

Reserve: Ashlyn Laffey of Maryville, Mo.

Division II Showmanhsip (13-16 years of age):

            Champion: Alyssa Deporter of Eaton, Colo.

Reserve: Ross Siegenthaler of Mineral Point, Wis.

Division III Showmanship (17-20 years of age):

            Champion: Macie Ott of Norwalk, Ohio

Reserve: Nathan Hilburn of Denver City, Texas
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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