2019 Ho. Co. Fair and Youth Livestock Show Sale of Champions
Three Division Records Fall
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
HOUSTON COUNTY – The 2019 Houston County Fair and Youth Livestock Show drew to a close on Friday evening, April 5 with the Sale of Champions. The sale also saw three division records fall.
Grand Champion Results
In the Market Hog division, Brennyn Stafford’s hog was purchased by South Pine Animal Hospital for $1,200. Stafford represented the Grapeland FFA.
In the Market Steer division, Coy Smith’s steer was purchased by K-Hill Ranch for $3,200. Smith represented the Kennard 4-H.
In the Foal Futurity division, Aiden Gearheart’s foal was purchased by Cody and Amy Kyle for $700. Gearheart represented the Lovelady 4-H.
In the Jr. Woodworking division, Sawyer Beard’s project was purchased by Caliber Building Co. for $1,100. Beard represented the Kennard 4-H.
In the Fryer Rabbits division, Trey White’s rabbit was purchased by Brookshire Brothers – Crockett for $600. White represented the Crockett FFA.
In the Replacement Heifers division, Michael Curry’s heifers were purchased by Curry’s Grocery for $2,200. Curry represented the Kennard FFA.
In the Broiler division, Bryan Perez-Maldonado’s chicken was purchased by God’s Gift Ranch for $2,000. Perez-Maldonado represented the Grapeland FFA.
In the Market Lamb division, Riley Beaver’s lamb was purchased by South Pine Animal Hospital for $2,400. Beaver represented the Homestead 4-H.
In the Market Goat division, Kaylin Parrish’s goat was purchased by Crockett Veterinary Hospital for $1,600. Parrish represented the Kennard FFA.
Reserve Champion Results
In the Market Hog division, Kyria Noble’s hog was purchased by Crockett Farm and Fuel for $1,000. K. Noble represented the Latexo FFA.
In the Market Steer division, Sebastian Noble’s steer was purchased by Fish and Still for $2,300. S. Noble represented the Latexo FFA.
In the Jr. Photography division, Kamilia LeBlanc’s photos were purchased by Affordable Plumbing for $600. LeBlanc represented the Kennard 4-H.
In the Fryer Rabbits division, Aidan Larkin’s rabbit was purchased by Husky Trailers for a Ho. Co. Fair record
of $1,700 for Reserve Champion. Larkin represented the Lovelady FFA.
In the Replacement Heifers division, Robert Lewis III’s heifers were purchased by Cowboy Trailers for $2,000. Lewis represented the Crockett FFA.
In the Broiler division, Jason DeCluette’s chicken was purchased by God’s Gift Ranch for $900. DeCluette represented the Grapeland FFA.
In the Market Lamb division, Kenzie Brown’s lamb was purchased by Beard Ranch for a Ho. Co. Fair record price of $4,500 for Reserve Champion. Brown represented the Latexo FFA.
In the Market Goat division, Kenzie Brown’s goat was purchased by Huntsville Wholesale for a Ho. Co. Fair record price of $5,400 for Reserve Champion. Brown represented the Latexo FFA.
Ag Mech Awards
Grand Champion and First Place Sweepstakes – Grapeland FFA
Reserve Champion – Crockett FFA
Second Place Sweepstakes winner – Kennard FFA
Third Place Sweepstakes Winner – Lovelady FFA
Latexo FFA – Class Winner for Small Utility Trailer
Will Johnson may be contacted via e-mail at [email protected].
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