Ohio Beef Expo hosts successful judging contest

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