Braden Lennon’s Grand Champion heifer sells after 2019 Dairy Classic

By News And Staff Reports on Saturday, June 15, 2019
  • Hopkins County 4-H member Braden Lennon marches his Grand Champion heifer into the auction ring at the Dairy Classic auction Thursday, June 13. Ford Family Auto bought the heifer. Staff photos by Todd Kleiboer
    Hopkins County 4-H member Braden Lennon marches his Grand Champion heifer into the auction ring at the Dairy Classic auction Thursday, June 13. Ford Family Auto bought the heifer. Staff photos by Todd Kleiboer
  • Como-Pickton FFA member Baylee Bowen walks her Jersey heifer around the Sulphur Springs Auction ring during the 2019 Dairy Classic auction Thursday, June 13.
    Como-Pickton FFA member Baylee Bowen walks her Jersey heifer around the Sulphur Springs Auction ring during the 2019 Dairy Classic auction Thursday, June 13.
  • At left, In the ring, Hopkins County 4-H member Elida Miller presents the heifer that won the Dairy Classic's Reserve Champion at auction. Hopkins/Rains Farm Bureau and Masco Tractors jointly bought the heifer.
    At left, In the ring, Hopkins County 4-H member Elida Miller presents the heifer that won the Dairy Classic's Reserve Champion at auction. Hopkins/Rains Farm Bureau and Masco Tractors jointly bought the heifer.
  • Below, after winning Showmanship at the Dairy Classic Show Saturday, June 8, Hopkins County 4-H member Zia Miller sold her prized heifer to Alliance Bank and Hopkins Medical Clinic.
    Below, after winning Showmanship at the Dairy Classic Show Saturday, June 8, Hopkins County 4-H member Zia Miller sold her prized heifer to Alliance Bank and Hopkins Medical Clinic.
  • Third place winner and Hopkins County 4-H member Samantha Smith holds onto her Holstein heifer in the auction ring at the 2019 Dairy Classic auction. Hopkins/Rains Farm Bureau, Masco Tractors and CW Gregory Used Cars partnered to buy Smith's heifer.
    Third place winner and Hopkins County 4-H member Samantha Smith holds onto her Holstein heifer in the auction ring at the 2019 Dairy Classic auction. Hopkins/Rains Farm Bureau, Masco Tractors and CW Gregory Used Cars partnered to buy Smith's heifer.

The Hopkins County Jr. Dairy auction took place Thursday, starting at noon with a luncheon and at 1 p.m. with the sale.

The Hopkins County 4-H had a strong showing at the 2019 Dairy Classic Show as members Braden Lennon, Elida Miller and Zia Miller claimed the champion, reserve champion and showmanship awards respectively.

Hopkins County 4-H also claimed the top five spots, but Como-Pickton FFA members Baylee Bowen and Allie Cockrum place just outside at fifth and sixth.

There were 34 exhibitors, and the top 17 will be offered for sale. These exhibitors are as follows: Braden Lennon, Elida Miller, Samantha Smith, Zia Miller, Brett Boatman, Baylee Bowen, Allie Cockrum, Tatum Thompson, Reese Reagan, Kannon Gibson, Dallas Davidson, Milley McCormack, David James, Wayne Hinton, Maddi Skaggs, Baylor Boatman and Jackson Reed.

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