Competitors in the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky display their awards following the Nov. 15 event. Pictured from the left are Brandy Morris, Bobby Strecker, Brooklyn Plumb, Bradie Midcap, Lucinda Mares, Kellum Carnahan, Bryant Benson and Jessie Stewart. — Courtesy Photo
Phillips/Yuma 4-H team places third at nationals
You might recall that in June the Phillips/Yuma County 4-H Livestock Judging Team won the state livestock judging contest. Because of their win, they were given the opportunity to compete at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. This is 4-H’s most prestigious national contest, and each state can only send their highest-ranking team.
The contest was held on Wednesday, Nov.15 and 107 contestants from 28 teams competed. The following morning, all contestants, coaches and several parents piled into the awards breakfast to learn of results. It was then announced that the Phillips/Yuma County Team placed third overall at the contest. This achievement earns them an invitation to compete at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland in June 2023.
To break down the team’s results further, the Phillips/Yuma County Team ranked second in Cattle, second in Sheep and fourth in Reasons. In addition to these awards, each member of the 4-H team received awards and recognition. Kellum Carnahan, a recent graduate of Revere High School, was High Individual overall: second in Hogs, sixth in Sheep, 11th in Cattle, 12th in Reasons, and he received the All-American Award for finishing in the top 20.
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