KANSAS CITY—Junior lambexhibitorsfrom across the country gathered in Kansas City, Mo., to compete for top honors in the American Royal Junior Lamb Showmanship Contest held on Fri., Oct. 26. Brad Payne of Weston, Mo., evaluated the showmen and selected Olivia Rath of Schuyler, Neb., as the Champion Lamb Showman. The Reserve Champion Lamb Showman was Jessica Burson of Roswell, N.M 

Division I Showmanship(9-12 years of age)

Champion: Megan Skibinski of Ord, Neb.

Reserve: Wyatt Nelson of Sarcoxie, Neb.

Division II Showmanship (13-16 years of age)

Champion: Olivia Rath of Schuyler, Neb.

Reserve: Madison David of Norman, Okla.

Division III Showmanship (17-20 years of age)

Champion: Jessica Burson of Roswell, N.M.

Reserve: Kylie Naber of Osborne, Kan.

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(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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