MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – At the beginning of June, 4-H members participated in a 4-H Small Pets Show, where they shared their knowledge of cats, dogs, lizards, and rabbits with local judges. Many local youth also participated in the 4-H horse show, which took place in mid-June. Both events allowed youth to display sportsmanship and exude confidence as they showed the "best of the best" during the shows. The results of the 4-H shows are:
Cat
Brianna Carnes – Grand Champion
Lance Carnes – Reserve Grand Champion and Jr. Showmanship
Dog
Lance Carnes – Grand Champion and Junior Showmanship
Lilly Lowery – Reserve Grand Champion
Poultry
Lincoln Snyder– Grand Champion
Kylin Hall – Reserve Grand Champion and Showmanship
Lance Lowery – Jr. Showmanship
Rabbits
Lance Lowery – Grand Champion
Marriah Trammell – Reserve Grand Champion
Small Pet
Madeleine Meyers – Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Showmanship
Kimberly Guetersloh – Reserve Grand Champion
Horse
Lola Pierson – Jr Showmanship and Grand Champion
Maggie Beaty-Dingus – Sr. Showmanship and Reserve Grand Champion
Spencer McCann and Selphie McCann from Williamson County 4-H also participated in the Small Pets Show. Spencer won Small Pet Grand Champion and Small Pet Jr. Showmanship.
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