Exhibitors from across the state watched their hard work pay off at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Junior Market Lamb and Goat Champion Selection Thursday, March 9.
- Grand Champion Lamb: John Austin North, Sanger FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion Lamb: Cole Bynum, Mildred FFA
- Grand Champion Goat: Brynlee Hogg, Lubbock County 4-H
- Reserve Grand Champion Goat: Brett Bowers, Fredericksburg FFA
MARKET LAMB SHOW
John Austin North, a member of Sanger FFA, jumped with excitement as he clutched the title of Grand Champion Junior Market Lamb.
“Honestly, I feel at peace. I’ve been going at it for 11 years, so this moment is so rewarding,” North said.
Cole Bynum, 18, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Lamb. The Corsicana FFA Senior has given time and effort to earn this award. He and his Medium Wool lamb have traveled across the state to prepare for this moment.
“Hard work pays off,” Bynum said. “Years and years of hard work and I finally got a banner.”
MARKET GOAT SHOW
The title of Grand Champion Junior Market Goat went to 16-year-old Brynlee Hogg of Lubbock County 4-H. After a suspenseful drive, Hogg and her goat Peanut came out on top.
“My biggest challenge this season has been staying optimistic and positive, but I never gave up hard work,” Hogg said.
Brett “Bruiser” Bowers, 17, from Fredericksburg FFA, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Goat. He said that this accomplishment was a dream come true.
“I feel like I’m floating,” Bowers said. “I’ve been dreaming about this since April.”
Exhibitors will sell their lambs and goats at the Junior Market Lamb and Goat Auction, Friday, March 10, at noon. The auction is open to the public and will be held in the NRG Arena Sales Pavilion.
More about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2023 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.
JUNIOR MARKET LAMB RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: COLE BYNUM
