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AJSA South Central Regional Classic winners announcedMembers of the American Junior Simmental Association recently competed in the South Central Regional Classic held June 20 to 23, in Springfield, Mo., and was hosted by the Missouri Junior Simmental Association. Representing seven states, more than 80 junior members with a total of 142 head of cattle were in attendance and participated in a variety of beef industry-related competitions. AJSA members were divided into junior and senior divisions according to their age and then given the opportunity to showcase their skills in various categories, including: cattlemen's quiz, public speaking, sales talk, judging contest, cattle show, and showmanship. The Regional classics are designed to provide competition and a learning experience to junior members throughout the nation and are patterned after ASA's National Classic. Competition is designed to enhance the learning experience and showcase the skills of the contestants, through hands-on application, friendly competition, and public recognition. The placings for the South Central Regional Classic are as follows: Junior Division First Jr. Overall Individual: Dulcie Fields, Texas; Second Jr. Overall Individual: Shea Mackey, Texas. First Jr. Cattlemen's Quiz: Tyler Mackey, Texas; Second Jr. Cattlemen's Quiz: Ben Gleason, Kan. First Jr. Public Speaking: Jessica Smith, Miss.; Second Jr. Public Speaking: Samantha Walker, Ill. First Jr. Cattle Judging: Cooper Black, Mo.; Second Jr. Cattle Judging: Brett Willis, Okla. First Jr. Sales Talk: Shea Mackey, Texas; Second Jr. Sales Talk: Kaylie Huizenga, Ill. First Jr. Showmanship: Dulcie Fileds, Texas; Second Jr. Showmanship: Jessica Smith, Miss. First Jr. Overall Team: Team 3: B. Willis,Okla.; D. Fields, Texas; T. Mackley, Texas; S. Mackley, Texas; Second Jr. Overall Team: Team 8: M. Early, Mo.; A. Chandler, Mo.; A. Bailey, Mo.; C. Black, Mo. Senior Division First Sr. Overall: Katie Fields, Texas; Second Sr. Overall: Alan Smith, Miss. First Sr. Cattlemen's Quiz: Casey Owen, Mo.; Second Sr. Cattlemen's Quiz: Alan Smith, Miss. First Sr. Public Speaking: Katie Fields, Texas; Second Sr. Public Speaking: Wesley Moore, Mo. First Sr. Cattle Judging: Wesley Moore, Mo.; Second Sr. Cattle Judging: Garrett Helregel, Ill. First Sr. Sales Talk: Garrett Helregel, Ill.; Second Sr. Sales Talk: Allie Huizenga, Ill. First Sr. Showmanship: Trent Templeton, Mo.; Second Sr. Showmanship: Julie McGill, Okla. First Sr. Overall Team: Team 1: W. Moore, Mo.; A. Reinhart, Mo.; A. Chandler, Mo.; C. Rennison, Mo.; Second Sr. Overall Team: Team 6: A. Smith, Miss.; T. Adams, Miss.; C. Adams, Miss.; C. Nail, Okla. Cattle Show Results Official Judge: Jack Ward, Kansas City, Mo. Grand Champion Simmental Heifer: "FC No Wonder," exhibited by Mitch Tarr, Ill.; Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: "Miss CCF Shez Built," exhibited by Tarah Adams, Miss. Grand Champion Simmental Bred and Owned: "Sweet Dream," exhibited by Breanna Duncan, Okla.; Reserve Champion Simmental Bred and Owned: "DI Macho Dream S111," exhibited by Samantha Walker, Ill. Grand Champion Percentage Heifer: "GCF Miss Lucky S92," exhibited by Casey Owen, Mo.; Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer: "SFG Queen Sophie S61," exhibited by Jake Gleason, Kan. Grand Champion Percentage Bred and Owned Heifer: "DI NF Miss Illowa 969 S3," exhibited by Samantha Walker, Ill.; Reserve Champion Percentage Bred and Owned Heifer: "Emma GM S93," exhibited by Justin Willard, Mo. Grand Champion Simbrah Heifer: "SSS Scarlett's Sister 364," exhibited by Jessica Smith, Miss.; Reserve Champion Simbrah Heifer: "SSS Patience 359S," exhibited by Alan Smith, Miss. Grand Champion Simmental Cow/Calf Pair: "D-C Miss 5125R," exhibited by Brittany Early, Mo.; Reserve Champion Simmental Cow/Calf Pair: "TK Ebbie," exhibited by Dulcie Fields, Texas. Grand Champion Simbrah Cow/Calf Pair: "SSS Black Princess 344P," exhibited by Alan Smith, Miss. Grand Champion Steer: "Trooper S19," exhibited by Derek Paradies, Mo.; Reserve Champion Steer: "AARF Dreams Come True," exhibited by Ariel Randle, Ind. Headquartered in Bozeman, Mont., the American Simmental Association maintains the breed registries for the Simmental and Simbrah breeds of cattle. The organization has an active adult and junior membership of more than 8,000. Date: 10/2/07
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