AUGUST 14, 2024
#26
devin@illinoisbeef.com
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Junior Heifer Results
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Junior Steer Results Grand Champion Steer: Kade Gensini (Crossbred) - Putnam
Supreme Champion Heifer: Avery Seys (Maine-Anjou) - Henry
Reserve Champion Steer: Nalaney Guyer (Chianina) - Crawford
Reserve Champion Heifer: LOL Champion Heifer: Quentin Day (Angus) - Moultrie
Third Overall Steer: Cole Caldwell (Res. Crossbred) - Will
Third Overall Heifer: Paige Lemenager (Hereford) - McLean
Fourth Overall Steer: Casen Huls (Res. Chianina) - Champaign
Fourth Overall Heifer: Breckyn Bloomberg (Low % Simmental) Woodford
Fifth Overall Steer: Hailey Allen (Charolais Comp.) - Stark LOL Grand Champion Steer: Chace Riley (Shorthorn) - Grundy
Fifth Overall Heifer: LOL Reserve Champion Heifer: Lilian Unger (Simmental) - Kankakee
LOL Reserve Champion Steer: Connor Suits (Angus) - Champaign
LOL Third Overall Heifer: Brecke Barnard (Charolais) - Champaign
LOL Third Overall Steer: Kyle Eathington (Shorthorn) - Fulton
LOL Fourth Overall Heifer: Champion Bred & Owned Heifer: Paige Lemenager (Angus) - McLean
LOL Fourth Overall Steer: Kinlynn Dryer (Hereford) - McLean
IJBA AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ILLINOIS JUNIOR BEEF ASSOCIATION HOSTS MEMBERSHIP
LOL Fifth Overall Steer: Kylie Gillespie (Hereford) - Stark
LOL Fifth Overall Heifer: Ella Brooks (P. Hereford) - Whiteside Reserve Bred & Owned Heifer: Kesler Collins (Limousin) - Livingston
Jackpot Show M E E T I N G A N D J A C K P O T S H O W A T 2 0 2 4 I L L I N O I S S T A T E F A I R IJBA Judge: Kip Wallace, Archie, MO by Devin Bollman
Every year at the Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Junior Beef dedication to the IJBA Board over the last two years Cow/Calf Show Results Association membership gathers the first night of the fair to kick and awarded with retiring director gifts. Champion Pair: Odin Stabenow, AOB off a week of events with an IJBA meeting, a pizza party and Elections were held to introduce three new directors Reserve Pair: Ross Stabenow, AOB games! With over 100 members in attendance, IJBA Board of and the board welcomed Toby Behrends (District 2), Directors welcomed beef showmen with updates, reminders, Cody York (District 4), and Myah Little (At-Large) to Breeding Heifer Show Results and the election of new junior board members. serve the IJBA for the next two years. Champion % Simmental: Tyler Miller, Atlanta IJBA President Lauren Wolter, of Aviston, kicked the meeting Additionally, Director Jack Jungmann introduced a Res. % Simmental: Carson Beckman, Jerseyville off with the introduction of the 2023-2024 board members, new IJBA Photography Contest sponsored by Illinois Champion Simmental: Caleb Gentle, Bradford including Vice President Audrey Curtin; Secretary Grace Brown; Beef magazine that will kick off this coming winter. Res. Simmental: Briggston Bertsche, Oneida, SD Show/Promotions Chair Anne Dameron; and directors Kyle This photo contest will be open to all IJBA members Champion Angus: Ella Eathington, Avon Eathington, Jack Jungmann, Adam Miller, Emma Taylor, Ben for judging and award recognition at the 2025 Illinois Res. Angus: Macie Bartlow, Macomb Sellmeyer, and Dellana Muck. Retiring directors Grace Brown Beef Expo. For more information about the IJBA Champion Charolais: Briggston Bertsche, Oneida, SD and Dellana Muck were recognized for their hard work and Photography Contest, visit the link here. Res. Charolais: Jenna Setchell, Ottawa
Champion Hereford: Peyton Sidles, Buffalo Res. Hereford: Lily DeAth, Indianola Champion Red Angus: Lauren Wolter, Aviston Res. Red Angus: Chayton Day, Cerro Gordo Champion Shorthorn: Kinlynn Dryer, Merna Res. Shorthorn: Maylen Kramper, Okawville Champion Shorthorn Plus: Blake Goodbred, Lee Res. Shorthorn Plus: Maddox Reedy, Lovington Champion AOB: Lizzie Schafer, Owaneco Reserve AOB: Ella Eathington, Avon Grand Champion Overall Heifer: Tyler Miller (% Simmental) Reserve Champion Overall Heifer: Ella Eathington (Angus) Third Overall Heifer: Lizzie Schafer (AOB) Fourth Overall Heifer: Briggston Bertsche (Charolais) Fifth Overall Heifer: Macie Bartlow (Res. Angus)
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