Members of the Pendleton County Livestock Judging Team competed April 10 at the 36th annual West Virginia Beef Expo Stockman’s Contest held at Jackson’s Mill in Weston. They joined teams from across the state in a competitive evaluation event.
The senior team was comprised of Katie Heavner, Tori Heavner, Isabella Hoover and Branson Smith. Tori Heavner and Hoover elected to compete in the senior division this year to complete the team.
Competing against 44 senior teams, Pendleton County earned an 18th-place team finish. Individually, Katie Heavner received 13th overall senior out of 215 competitors.
The contest provided participants with an opportunity to strengthen their livestock evaluation and stockmanship skills while gaining valuable experience in agriculture and decision-making.
The team’s performance reflects their hard work and dedication to the livestock judging program.
The team is coached by Jessica Hoover, Pendleton County’s agriculture and natural resources extension agent.
