The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association hosted the 2025 Ohio Beef Expo March 13-16 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. More than 30,000 cattle industry enthusiasts gathered for the event, including breed shows, sales, and many youth activities, including the annual judging contest.
Thursday, March 13 the judging contest was held in conjunction with The Ohio State University Extension. Over 500 4-H and FFA youth gathered in Taft Coliseum to participate in the contest. All participants evaluated six live cattle classes and were required to answer questions regarding those classes. Participants were divided into junior and senior divisions. Complete results from the contest can be found at www.ohiobeefexpo.com.
The following are the results of each category.
Junior Individuals
Champion Overall Individual: Landon Moore, Fairfield County
Reserve Champion Overall Individual: Quintin Mahl, Seneca County
Third Overall Individual: Tinley Maxson, Pickaway County
Fourth Overall Individual: Kielyn Simmons, Tuscarawas County
Fifth Overall Individual: Avery Flax, Clark County
Sixth Overall Individual: Harper Horning, Crawford County
Seventh Overall Individual: Nora Watterson, Gallia County
Eighth Overall Individual: Emeli Gahler, Sandusky County
Ninth Overall Individual: Brady Funderburg, Champaign County
Tenth Overall Individual: Baley Brause,Crawford County
Senior Individuals
Champion Overall Individual: Jocelyn Bellville, Wood County
Reserve Champion Overall Individual: Mason Rickle, Wyandot County
Third Overall Individual: Charlie Hollan, Medina County
Fourth Overall Individual: Gus Montgomery, Perry County
Fifth Overall Individual: Sydney Schiff, Butler County
Sixth Overall Individual: Bria White, Ashland County
Seventh Overall Individual: Owen Barger, Champaign County
Eighth Overall Individual: Cohen Gahler, Wood County
Ninth Overall Individual: Maci Atterholt, Ashland County
Tenth Overall Individual: Wyatt Osborn, Highland County
Junior Teams
Champion Overall Team: Crawford County 4-H Green
Team Members: Harper Horning, Bailey Bruase, Avery Stirm, Jordan Hartschuh
Reserve Champion Overall Team: Seneca East Jr
Team Members: Quintin Mahl, Bristin Mayes, Aubrey Ritzler, Blaise Vanderveen
Third Overall Team: Buckeyes
Team Members: Avery Flax, Austin Sutherly, Analeigh Phiman, Graacelyn Tarbert
Fourth Overall Team: Stark County Juniors
Team Members: Geno Milano, Carlene Briestesky, Coy Ellington, Harper Motts
Fifth Overall Team: Ashland Team 2
Team Members: Natalie Atterholt, Danner White, Ella Grimwood, Natalie Liston
Senior Teams
Champion Overall Team: Route 6 Rebels
Team Members: Samantha VanVorhis, Taylor Poff, Alexis Perry, Tatumn Poff
Reserve Champion Overall Team: Sheridan 2
Team Members: Gus Montgomery, Colton Beckstedt, Liliian Finck, Josey Breagel
Third Overall Team: Ashland 4-H Sr Team
Team Members: Bria White, Maci Atterholt, Clare Hahn, Kelsey Kaeser
Fourth Overall Team: KB and Friends
Team Members: Taylor Workman, Garce Tuttle, Corynn Kinney, Kendall Bishop
Fifth Overall Team: Shelby FFA 2
Team Members: Kennedy Studer, Abby Snyder, Jack Stover, Gracie Richland
Posted: March 20, 2025