Italy students having strong showing during Ellis County Youth Expo

Barry Byers Posted April 1, 2011 7:30pm Events

Image: Bailey Eubank and her steer, Raider, take the top prize — Bailey Eubank and her steer, Raider, won grand champion steer during the Ellis County Youth Expo in Waxahachie on Thursday. Eubank was the reserve champion last year. — Bailey Eubank and her steer, Raider, take the top prize — Bailey Eubank and her steer, Raider, won grand champion steer during the Ellis County Youth Expo in Waxahachie on Thursday. Eubank was the reserve champion last year.

Expo highlights on Wednesday:

On Wednesday during the week long Ellis County Youth Expo Show and Sale, Jaclynn Lewis took the overall reserve champion award with her medium wool lamb.

Lacy Mott and Trevor Mott each earned 2nd’s in their respective classes showing Southdown lambs.

Katie Byers and John Byers both earned 2nd’s in class with their lambs. Katie was also one of the top 5 showmen in the Senior Showmanship class.

Megan Buchanan showed a goat while representing the Italy FFA.

Expo highlights on Thursday:

Thursday was the heifer and steer part of the show. Jacqualyn Crowley and “Cash,” was awarded breed champion and reserve grand champion in the Beefmaster class. Crowley, along with “Dutchie,” received American champion and and reserve grand champion in the Beefmaster class as well.

Bailey Eubank, representing Ellis County 4H, was awarded 1st in class with her British steer, “Raider.” Moments later, “Raider” returned to the show ring and walked out as grand champion.

Bailey Bumpus received 3rd in class with her heavyweight steer.

Ty Windham was awarded 5th in class with his heavyweight English steer and 2nd in class in the Ellis County Breeders division for being locally born and raised.

Russell Helms was awarded 1st in class with his European steer.

Clayton Campbell received 1st in class with his European steer as well. Campbell also received 4th in class with his European cross steer.

Matt Brummett was awarded 3rd in class in the European cross steer named “Daniels.” However, his European cross steer named “Jack,” won 2nd in class.

Brandon Souder received 4th in class with his European cross named “Whitey.”

David Garner was awarded 2nd in class with his Shorthorn.

Justin Wood received 5th in class with his middle weight swine entry.

Morgan Cockerham received 8th in class with her Euro cross swine entry.

Ella Hudson, Beau Bumpus and Taylor Souder each made a strong showing during Junior Showmanship.

As members of the Italy FCCLA, Sa’Kendra Norwood won best in show with her ‘Big mamma buttermilk pie,’ Destiny Anderson earned 2nd place with her Italian Cream Cake and Courtney Russell presented a no bake peanut butter and oatmeal cookies.

Michael “Taz” Martinez decided to name his swine “Drew,” in honor of recent Italy High School graduate, Drew Windham, who was at the Expo on Thursday and showed a swine last year.

Students will begin showing swine today at 2:00 p.m.

On Saturday, the Barbecue lunch starts at 11:30 p.m. and the sale begins at 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Ellis County Youth Expo Center
2300 U.S. 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX

Taz walks his animal — Michael “Taz” Martinez directs his swine during a practice run on Thursday. (Barry Byers)

Like a pro — Haylee Mathers handles her swine as if she’s been doing this her whole life. (Barry Byers)

Cloud of dust — Jon Walton walks his swine as the tandem get ready for the Friday show. (Barry Byers)

Blake — With his family looking on, Blake Vega guides his swine around the pen for a leisurely stroll. (Barry Byers)

All in the family — Brooke DeBorde, Bailey DeBorde (in back), and Justin Wood walk their swine together. (Barry Byers)

Cooking good — Courtney Russell, Destani Anderson and Sa’Kendra Norwood brag on their FCCLA food entries. (Barry Byers)

Brandon’s anxious — Brandon Souder eagerly awaits entering the show ring. (Barry Byers)

Matt is ready — Matt Brummett relaxes before showing his European cross steer. (Barry Byers)

In the ring — Bailey Bumpus is a darling of the show ring. (Barry Byers)

I’m not nervous — Ty Windham gets set to enter the show area. (Barry Byers)

No problem — Italy’s Ella Hudson has everything under control with a little help from Payton Gerloff, who is representing Double M Ranch out of Red Oak, as Hudson enters the show ring for PeeWee Showmanship. (Barry Byers)

Beau knows how — Beau Bumpus handles his animal like a skilled professional during PeeWee Showmanship. (Barry Byers)

Taylor’s a natural — Italy High School junior, Bailey Bumpus, assists Taylor Souder during PeeWee Showmanship. (Barry Byers)

It’s go time — Behind the scenes with Bailey Eubank as she preps her British steer, “Snookie,” for the show ring. (Barry Byers)

Another ribbon — Jacqualyn Crowley gets breed champion and reserve breed champion in the Beefmaster heifer class. (Barry Byers)

Souder prepares — Brandon Souder preps his European cross bred steer, named “Whitey,” for the show ring. (Barry Byers)

Clayton leads way — Clayton Campbell is awarded 1st in class with his animal. (Barry Byers)

Dressed and ready — Italy’s Kyle Jackson gets ready to show at the Ellis County Youth Expo. (Barry Byers)

Kyle has style — Kyle Wilkins represents Italy within the show area later in the evening. (Barry Byers)

Didn’t expect it — Russell Helms is awarded first in class with his animal. (Barry Byers)

David eyes the judge — Italy’s David Garner receives 2nd in class. (Barry Byers)

Bumpus has skills — Bailey Bumpus skillfully keeps her animal under control during the judging. (Barry Byers)

Just Moo It. — Italy senior, Matt Brummett, gets 3rd in class with one of his European cross steers during the Ellis County Youth Expo Show. (Barry Byers)