Joshua FFA Livestock Judging takes third in nation at American Royal
The Joshua FFA Livestock Judging Team had a great trip to the American Royal this week in Kansas City, Mo.! The team placed third overall in the nation, with Cady Cory taking 6th and Keeli Clark finishing 12th as individuals.
Montana Aikman, Tatum Byrd, Keeli Clark, and Cady Cory made up the team, while Caden Graham and Decara Hemsath were alternates.
Results in the specific divisions:
Sheep & Goats
- 3rd High Team
- Cady Cory - 4th High Individual
- Keeli Clark - 6th High Individual
Cattle
- 6th High Team
- Cady Cory - 9th High Individual
Oral Reasons
- 8th High Team
- Cady Cory - 6th High Individual
Swine
- 8th High Team
Placings
- 2nd High Team
- Montana Aikman - 4th High Individual
- Cady Cory - 6th High Individual
- Keeli Clark - 7th High Individual
The trip was extremely beneficial, as the team was able to evaluate and practice with some high-quality livestock from multiple states.
The Texas Tech University judging team allowed our students to join several of their workouts during the week. The team also had the opportunity to tour Clarendon College and West Texas A&M University and visit with their judging team coordinators to discuss the opportunities offered through their program. Markus Miller Jr. gave the team a tour of Edes Meats in Amarillo and spoke with the students about opportunities in the industry after college.
The team would like to thank the Johnson County Farm Bureau, Ignition Land Services, Derek Adkins with AgTexas Farm Credit Services, and the Joshua NJROTC for lending us their cargo trailer!
