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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM

83rd Annual Columbus FFA Livestock & Poultry Show and Sale Results

Grand Champions

Micah Ehlert, second from right, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer, purchased for $16,500 by KDR, Glueck Tree Farm, Hot Iron and American Ag. On hand for the recognition were, from left, buyers Jeff and Erin Glueck, JW and Natalie Wright, Hannah and Brentyn Pilat, Kevin and Tammy Ruether; Ehlert and Rylee Strieder.
Jayden Mejia exhibited the Grand Champion Commercial Heifer, purchased for $5,100 by Hallmark Realty. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Mejia, Brayden Fisher, Christy Alonso and Rafael Martinez Perez.
Kaden Pilat, left, exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Heifer for no sale. On hand for the recognition was Parker Pilat.
Rylee Strieder, left, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Lamb, purchased for $6,000 by Hildebrand Foundation. On hand for the recognition were buyer Slade Schwenke and Miss FFA Micah Ehlert.
Harper Gerik, center, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Lamb for no sale. On hand for the recognition were Saige Gerik, left, and McKenna Eden.
Devyn Krc, front, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat, purchased for $3,850 by Nelson Earthworks. On hand for the recognition were, back row, from left, Brynn Pilat, Harper Kramr and buyer Brent Nelson.
Harper Gerik, center, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Goat for no sale. On hand for the recognition were Saige Gerik, left, and McKenna Eden.
Olivia Pavlicek, third from left, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog, purchased for $5,500 by Hildebrand Foundation. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Kennedy Kuhn, Kloee Woytek, Pavlicek and buyer Slade Schwenke.
Ross Heffley, third from left, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Broilers, purchased for $5,000 by McKee A/C. On hand for the recognition were, from left, buyers Whitney Warner, Carol Latcham, Ross Heffley, buyer Tim McKee and Ryan Heffley.
Tristyn Radley, third from left, exhibited the Grand Champion Fryer Rabbits, purchased for $3,900 by B Bar J Ranch. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, Emma Beauchamp, Radley and buyers Ace Spalek, and Bob and Roy Whismant.
Colby Lewis, fourth from left, Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Horticulture, purchased for $1,550 by B Bar J Ranch. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, Shelby Johnson, Jase Ray, Lewis, and buyers Laurie and Roy Whismant.
Ty Wiggs, center, Showmanship Reserve Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Ag Mechanics Construction, purchased for $3,200 by Tri-County Realty. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, Miles Fuchs, Wiggs and buyers Dustin Helmcamp and Jolyn Goolsby.

NOT PICTURED:

  • Eli Page exhibited the Grand Champion Floral Cup for no sale.
  • Jack Dudensing, Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Grand Champion Open Ag Mechanics for no sale.

Reserve Champions

Brett Vasek, right, exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Steer, purchased for $4,100 by Los Cabos and Nancy’s Steakhouse. On hand for the recognition were, from left, buyers William and Ashley Sanchez, Spencer Salois and Miss FFA Micah Ehlert.
Graison Burris exhibited the Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, purchased for $5,999 by Schneider Hall. On hand for the recognition was buyer Amber Becerra.
Harper Gerik, right, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Lamb for no sale. On hand for the recognition were from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, Emma Beauchamp and McKenna Eden.
Saige Gerik, right, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, exhibited the Reserve Champion Breeding Lamb for no sale. On hand for the recognition were from left, Emma Beauchamp and McKenna Eden.
Harper Gerik, front, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion,  exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Goat, purchased for $3,000 by Glueck Tree Farm. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, buyers Jeff and Erin Glueck, Emma Beauchamp, McKenna Eden and Lanie Orsak.
Saige Gerik, right, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, exhibited the Reserve Champion Breeding Goat for no sale. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Emma Beauchamp and McKenna Eden.
Jayden Mejia, right, exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Hog for no sale. On hand for the recognition was Miss FFA Micah Ehlert.
Shane Kulhanek, second from left, exhibited the Reserve Champion Broilers, purchased for $3,150 by Nelson Earthworks. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, Kulhanek, Lexi Kulhanek and buyer Brent Nelson.
Kyndal Kuhn, fifth from left, exhibited the Reserve Champion Fryer Rabbits, purchased for $2,350 by Columbus State Bank. On hand for the recognition were, from left, Miss FFA Micah Ehlert, Cade Neuman, Kennedy Kuhn, Evan Venghaus, Kyndal Kuhn, Christy Alonso and Charlie Bittner.

 

Leira Gonzalez, left, exhibited the Reserve Champion Horticulture, purchased for $1,549 by Columbus Eye Associates. On hand for the recognition was buyer Betty Hovis.
Joshua Newman, left, exhibited the Reserve Champion Ag Mechanics Construction, purchased for $1,400 by Roy Rogers. On hand for the recognition were, beginning second from left, buyers Roy and Justin Rogers and Miss FFA Micah Ehlert.
 

NOT PICTURED:

  • Madelyn Wright, Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion, exhibited the Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer for no sale.
  • Logan Glueck exhibited the Reserve Champion Floral Cup for no sale.
  • Katharine Burnett exhibited the Reserve Champion Open Ag Mechanics for no sale.

Livestock Show and Sale Results

Show Total: $190,686; including add-ons, $225,305 

 

Market Steer

Grand Champion: Micah Ehlert, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $16,500 by KDR, Glueck Tree Farm, Hot Iron and American Ag.

Reserve Champion: Brett Vasek, purchased for $4,100 by Los Cabos and Nancy’s Steakhouse.

3. Natalia Ramirez, purchased for $4,000 by The First State Bank.

 

Market Lamb

Grand Champion: Rylee Strieder, purchased for $6,000 by Hildebrand Foundation.

Reserve Champion: Harper Gerik, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, for no sale.

1. Harper Kramr, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $3,050 by DK Customs.

1. Jackson Daniel, Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $2,700 by Glueck Tree Farm and KDR.

2. Saige Gerik, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $2,050 by Nelson Earthworks and Glueck Tree Farm.

2. Wyatt Kramr, purchased for $5,999 by Harrell Dentistry.

2. Aggie Rodriguez, purchased for $1,800 by Stanley and Trish Priest.

2. Mackenzie Daniel, purchased for $1,600 by Friends of FFA.

3. Prezleigh Foehr, purchased for $3,600 by Foehr Acres.

3. Savannah Daniel, purchased for $1,800 by American Ag and Glueck Tree Farm.

3. Mylee Moffett, purchased for $1,250 by Friends of FFA.

4. Abby Evans, Herdsman Award Winner, purchased for $1,250 by Friends of FFA.

 

Market Goat

Grand Champion: Devyn Krc, Grand Champion, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $3,850 by Nelson Earthworks.

Reserve Champion: Harper Gerik, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $3,000 by Glueck Tree Farm.

1. Sydney Newman, purchased for $2,700 by Greak Ranch.

1. Brayden Fischer, purchased for $2,200 by Columbus State Bank.

2. Marc Lewis, purchased for $1,500 by Glueck Tree Farm.

2. Kathryn Newman, purchased for $1,500 by Greak Ranch.

3. Joanna Ricicar, Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $3,849 by Dennis and Cindy Ricicar.

3. Addisyn Stancik, Herdsman Award Winner, purchased for  $2,000 by Hildebrand Foundation.

3. Brissa Ramirez, purchased for $1,750 by Weishuhn Engineering.

4. Ivan Ramirez, purchased for $1,500 by American Ag and Nelson Earthworks.

 

Market Hog

Grand Champion: Olivia Pavlicek, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, Herdsman Award Winner, purchased for $5,500 by Hildebrand Foundation.

Reserve Champion: Jayden Mejia, no sale.

1. Spencer Salois, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $2,800 by Colorado Valley Veterinary Services.

2. Olivia Cabera, purchased for $3,000 by Colorado Valley Veterinary Services.

2. Emma Beauchamp, purchased for $5,499 by Tait Ranch.

2. Dakota Krc, Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $2,800 by Stanley and Trish Priest.

3. Devin Opperman, purchased for $2,600 by American Ag.

3. Mason Pavlicek, purchased for $3,700 by Harrell Dentistry.

3. Madilyn Vasek, Herdsman Award Winner, purchased for $1,500 by Hildebrand Foundation.

4. Ezra Ricicar, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $5,499 by Dennis and Cindy Ricicar.

 

Broilers

Grand Champion: Ross Heffley, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $5,000 by McKee A/C.

Reserve Champion: Shane Kulhanek, purchased for $3,150 by Nelson Earthworks.

3. Ryan Heffley, purchased for $4,900 by McKee A/C.

4. Colten Koy, Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $4,000 by LK3 Cattle Co.

5. Lexi Kulhanek, Herdsman Award Winner, purchased for $1,700 by KDR.

6. Jack Burris, purchased for $2,550 by The First State Bank.

Chapter Broiler: donated by Ross and Ryan Heffley, purchased for $800 by Harrell Dentistry.

 

Fryer Rabbits

Grand Champion: Tristyn Radley, purchased for $3,900 by B Bar J Ranch.

Reserve Champion: Kyndal Kuhn, purchased for $2,350 by Columbus State Bank.

2. Kennedy Kuhn, purchased for $2,150 by Friends of FFA.

2. Miles Fuchs, Herdsman Award Winner, purchased for $1,500 by Nelson Earthworks and American Ag.

3. Trinity Rogers, purchased for $1,550 by Scheider Tire and Lube.

3. McKenna Eden, purchased for $3,899 by Mike and Dorthy Wostarek.

4. Makayla Price, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $1,500 by Live Oak Endodontics.

4. Abby Fuller, Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $1,000 by Schneider Machine.

5. Michael Sarao, purchased for $1,600 by Friends of FFA.

5. Issac Fuller, purchased for $1,000 by K6 Construction and Farm.

6. Cade Neumann, Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $3,899 by Cavender Auto Country.

6. Kassidy Stewart, Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $1,000 by Friends of FFA.

 

Horticulture

Grand Champion: Colby Lewis, Showmanship Grand Champion, purchased for $1,550 by B Bar J Ranch.

Reserve Champion: Leira Gonzalez, purchased for $1,549 by Columbus Eye Associates.

3. Shelby Johnson, Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $1,549 by Leyco Real Estate.

4. Lanie Orsak, purchased for $1,549 by Colorado Valley Veterinary Services.

5. Kloee Woytek, purchased for $1,549 by Texas Irrigation and Lucky 7.

6. Gracie Schobel, purchased for $1,549 by Hollmann Farms.

7. John Foster, purchased for $1,549 by Chad and Jennifer Brune.

 

Ag Mechanics Construction

Grand Champion: Ty Wiggs, Showmanship Reserve Champion, purchased for $3,200 by Tri-County Realty.

Reserve Champion: Joshua Newman, purchased for $1,400 by Roy Rogers.

3. Jakelyn Jordan, purchased for $1,700 by Jenny Rebel and James and Amanda Jordan.

5. James Brune, purchased for $3,199 by Mike and Dorthy Wostarek.

 

Scholarship

• Strawberries and Cream Strudel, donated by Barbara Class – BJ Malatek Scholarship, purchased for $800 by Schneider Tire and Lube.

• Poppyseed Roll, donated by Margaret Phelps, purchased for $650 by Harrell Dentistry.

• Cream Cheese, donated by Margaret Phelps, purchased for $500 by KPL Farms.

• Cream Cheese, donated by Barbara Class – BJ Malatek Scholarship, purchased for $650 by The First State Bank.

• Peaches and Cream, donated by Rose Mejia – Bubba Kotrla and BJ Malatek, purchased for $650 by Schneider Machine and Schneider Tire and Lube.

• Market Hog, donated back by Olivia Cabera, purchased for $1,100 by The First State Bank. 

• Market Lamb, donated back by Wyatt Kramr, purchased for $1,000 by Stanley and Trish Priest.

• Market Lamb, donated back by Prezleigh Foehr, purchased for $450 by K6 Construction and Farm.


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