AJSA North Central Regional Classic winners announced

American Junior Simmental Association members from 7 states converged on the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa for the 2008 North Central Regional Classic on June 17 to 21.

Ninety-seven junior members with 126 head of cattle participated in several activities including the Cattlemen's Quiz, Livestock Judging, Public Speaking, Simmental Cattle Show, Sales Talk, and Showmanship. The Classic is designed to provide members with opportunities in leadership, education, and networking--elements essential to the success of the beef industry.

The North Central Regional Classic coordinators dedicated this event to Dusty Volz. Dusty passed away in December and was an active supporter of AJSA.

The placings for the North Central Regional Classic are as follows:

Junior Division

First Jr Overall Individual: Madeline Volk, Bennington, Neb.

Second Jr Overall Individual: Kade Allen, Emerald, Wis.

First Jr Cattlemen's Quiz: Madeline Volk, Bennington, Neb.

Second Jr Cattlemen's Quiz: Zach Virnig, Onamia, Minn.

First Jr Public Speaking: Madeline Volk, Bennington, Neb.

Second Jr Public Speaking: Mallory Early, Leeton, Mo.

First Jr Cattle Judging: Trey Jass, Garner, Iowa

Second Jr Cattle Judging: Tyler Long, Creston, Iowa

First Jr Sales Talk: Madeline Volk, Bennington, Neb.

Second Jr Sales Talk: Wyatt Kile, Red Cloud, Neb.

First Jr Showmanship: Kade Allen, Emerald, Wis.

Second Jr Showmanship: Mallory Early, Leeton, Mo.

First Jr Overall Team: The Young Studs: K. Allen, Wis.; T. Long, Iowa; C. Jass, Iowa; T. Jass, Iowa

Second Jr Overall Team: James' Spoiled Brats and Maddie: K. Weinrich, Neb.; T. Quinn, Neb.; K. Muller, Neb.; M. Volk, Neb.

Senior Division

First Sr Overall Individual: Valerie Ujazdowski, Winneconne, Wis. Second Sr Overall Individual: Amanda Eberspacher, Marshall, Minn.

First Sr Cattlemen's Quiz: Cliff Kaehler, St. Charles, Minn. Second Sr Cattlemen's Quiz: Valerie Ujazdowski, Winneconne, Wis.

First Sr Public Speaking: Claire Volk, Bennington, Neb. Second Sr Public Speaking: Abram Mertz, Manhattan, Kan.

First Sr Cattle Judging: Valerie Ujazdowski, Winneconne, Wis. Second Sr Cattle Judging: Matthew Colle, Luxemburg, Wis.

First Sr Sales Talk: Claire Volk, Bennington, Neb. Second Sr Sales Talk: Amanda Eberspacher, Marshall, Minn.

First Sr Showmanship: Amanda Eberspacher, Marshall, Minn. Second Sr Showmanship: Jon Sweeney, Mitchellville, Iowa

First Sr Overall Team: Maternal Power: A. Eberspacher, Minn.; V. Ujazdowski, Wis.; M. Swiecichoski, Wis.; M. Virnig, Minn. Second Sr Overall Team: KS-MN: A. Mertz, Kan.; M. Colgan, Kan.; C. Kaehler, Minn.; S. Kaehler, Minn.

Cattle Show Results

Official Judge: Kyle Rozeboom, St. Paul, Minn.

Grand Champion Simmental Heifer: "AJE/JF Ant Joys Cashmere" exhibited by Amanda Eberspacher, Marshall, Minn. Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: "JS Tinsel 39T" exhibited by Chase Jass, Garner, Iowa

Grand Champion Simmental Bred and Owned: "AJE/JF Ant Joys Cashmere" exhibited by Amanda Eberspacher, Marshall, Minn. Reserve Champion Simmental Bred and Owned: "AJE/JF Ant Joys Elegance" exhibited by Amanda Eberspacher, Marshall, Minn.

Grand Champion Simmental Cow/Calf: "KA TCF Independence S3" exhibited by Kade Allen, Emerald, Wis. Reserve Champion Simmental Cow/Calf: "HVA Ella" exhibited by Kyle Early, Kaukauna, Wis.

Grand Champion Percentage Heifer: "STF Black Lass S69T" exhibited by Kyle Porter, Geneva, Iowa Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer: "Longs Miss Sweets" exhibited by Tyler Long, Creston, Iowa.

Grand Champion Steer: "LTS Transformer" exhibited by Matt Pemberton, Washington, Iowa. Reserve Champion Steer: "3-D" exhibited by Emily Kimball, Seymour, Wis.

8/4/08
6 Star Midwest Ag\17-B

Date: 7/29/08

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