Italy students having strong showing during Ellis County Youth Expo

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.

Image: Taz walks his animal — Michael “Taz” Martinez directs his swine during a practice run on Thursday.

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

Image: Like a pro — Haylee Mathers handles her swine as if she’s been doing this her whole life.

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

Image: Cloud of dust — Jon Walton walks his swine as the tandem get ready for the Friday show.

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

Image: Blake — With his family looking on, Blake Vega guides his swine around the pen for a leisurely stroll.

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

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

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

Image: Cooking good — Courtney Russell, Destani Anderson and Sa’Kendra Norwood brag on their FCCLA food entries.

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

Image: Brandon’s anxious — Brandon Souder eagerly awaits entering the show ring.

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

Image: Matt is ready — Matt Brummett relaxes before showing his European cross steer.

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

Image: In the ring — Bailey Bumpus is a darling of the show ring.

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

Image: I’m not nervous — Ty Windham gets set to enter the show area.

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

Image: 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.

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)

Image: Beau knows how — Beau Bumpus handles his animal like a skilled professional during PeeWee Showmanship.

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

Image: Taylor’s a natural — Italy High School junior, Bailey Bumpus, assists Taylor Souder during PeeWee Showmanship.

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

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

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

Image: Another ribbon — Jacqualyn Crowley gets breed champion and reserve breed champion in the Beefmaster heifer class.

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

Image: Souder prepares — Brandon Souder preps his European cross bred steer, named “Whitey,” for the show ring.

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

Image: Clayton leads way — Clayton Campbell is awarded 1st in class with his animal.

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

Image: Dressed and ready — Italy’s Kyle Jackson gets ready to show at the Ellis County Youth Expo.

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

Image: Kyle has style — Kyle Wilkins represents Italy within the show area later in the evening.

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

Image: Didn’t expect it — Russell Helms is awarded first in class with his animal.

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

Image: David eyes the judge — Italy’s David Garner receives 2nd in class.

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

Image: Bumpus has skills — Bailey Bumpus skillfully keeps her animal under control during the judging.

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

Image: 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.

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)

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