The Castle Country Classic showcased the talent and hard work of nearly 150 local youth and 200 animals consisting of lambs, goats, hogs and beef. The classic is a jackpot livestock show, where the youth of Carbon and Emery counties take the livestock back home for future competitions, rather than auction them off. This was the fourth year for the locals-only event, which drew in a growing number of participants and spectators.
The judge for the event was Jacob Klaudt of Beulah, North Dakota. Maegan Crosland graciously stated “We are so proud of the quality of youth and livestock raised right here in Carbon and Emery County. The Castle Country Classic greatly appreciates our sponsors who make this event possible for these hard-working youth.”
For the winners of the events, in which participants can have multiple livestock compete in the same category, starting in the Market Beef categories Addie Hurst claimed grand champion, with Roan Winn as the reserve champion. Next was Bristol Ward, Macie Mcarthur, Cassidy Gilbert, Jack Behling, Charlie Hurst and Brogdan Ward. In Market Hogs, Kaz Worwood was named grand champion and Nyka Worwood was reserve champion. They were followed by Jaxten Thayn, Ace Thayn, Ryleigh Whimpey, Evelyn Kay, Nyka Worwood, Ace Thayn, Parker Conover and Dayton Worwood.
In Market Lambs, Jaxten Thayne was named grand champion, with Ace Thayn named reserve champion. Livestock in order as follows were from Jaxten Thayn, Ace Thayn, Aubrie Mcelprang, Walker Hiatt, Kodie Behling, Swayzie Thornley, Walker Hiatt and Austyn Nielsen. For the Market Goats, Jaxten Thayn was again named grand champion, with Cassidy Gilbert named reserve champion. They were followed by Jaxten Thayn, Cassidy Gilbert, Charity Jewkes, Walker Hiatt, Ace Thayn, Madalynn Whimpey, Walker Hiatt and Ava Crosland.
In the Senior Goat Showmanship event, Cassidy Gilbert claimed grand champion, with Jaxten Thayn named reserve champion. Tyson Gardner, Tayden Allan and Easton Thornley also participated. For the Int. Goat Sportsmanship, Walker Hiatt was named grand champion, with Ace Thayne claiming reserve champion. Thayne and Hiatt were followed by Kaden Mills, Swayzie Thornley and Mia Grant.
In the Junior Goat Showmanship, Allie Gilbert was awarded grand champion, with Ava Crosland named as reserve champion, followed by Holden Mills, Jacob Reed and John Reed. For the Beginner Goat Showmanship, Tess Crosland was named grand champion, with Baylin Nielsen as reserve champion, followed by Darellynn Gardner, Riggs Worwood and Koen Thornley.
In the Senior Lamb Showmanship, Jaxten Thayn was named grand champion, with Ryleigh Allred as reserve champion, followed by Cassidy Gilbert, Tyson Gardner and Austyn Nielsen. For the Int. Lamb Sponsorship, Ace Thayne claimed grand champion, with Walker Hiatt as the reserve champion. Swayzie Thornley, Kaden Mills and Abree Allred were also in participation. In the Junior Lamb Showmanship, Ava Crossland was named grand champion, with Taylee Allred as reserve champion. Next was Ben Brewer, Karson Jensen and Gannon Fox. For the Beginner Lamb Showmanship, Koree Behling claimed grand champion, with Carson Morris as the reserve champion, followed by Koen Thornley, Baylin Nielsen and Darellynn Gardner.
In the Senior Hog Showmanship, Madalynn Whimpey was named grand champion, with Dayon Worwood as reserve champion, followed by Cassidy Gilbery, Jaxten Thayn and Jett Winn. For the Int. Hog Showmanship, Ace Thayn claimed grand champion and Kaz Worwood was named reserve champion. Parker Conover, Allison Jeffs and Ryleigh Whimpey followed.
In the Junior Hog Showmanship, Nyka Worwood was named grand champion, with Audrey Whimpey as reserve champion, followed by Drake Jacobsen, Maddie Eley and Annabelle Jeffs. In the Beginner Hog Showmanship, Jaxx Jeffs was named grand champion, with Dayton Whimpey as reserve champion, while Aspen Wargo, Mckoy Parrish and Mcardie Winn also participated.
Finishing with beef, in the Senior Beef Showmanship, Addie Hurst claimed grand champion, with Carlie Hurst named as reserve champion. The Hursts were followed by Brogdan Ward, Charity Jewkes and Cassidy Gilbert. In the Junior Beef Showmanship, Jack Behling claimed grand champion, with Mckenzie Jewkes as the reserve champion, followed by Roan Winn, Maverick Jewkes and Tag Behling.
This was the last show held before an unfortunate fire engulfed the historic show barn and the community is looking forward to helping Ferron City as they recover and rebuild the barn. The best way to help is to show up for the kids as they compete and participate in the auction during the next event. The Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock Show (SEUJLS) is next up and will be held on July 10 – 13 at the Blue Sage Arena in Castle Dale. The Market Animals auction will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
-
- Photos Courtesy of Castle Country Classic
