Winners abound at Texas County Livestock Fair

The Texas County Livestock Fair was held last week in Houston, and youth were recognized for the hard work they have put into their livestock, from cattle to hogs, sheep to goats, and rabbits to poultry. Every child who participates in the fair is a winner, gaining skills that will carry them far in life.

Awards announced Saturday at the fair included:

Beef:

Overall Grand Champion Market Steer – Kit Benne, of Bucyrus

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer – McCoy Gentry, of Houston

1st Place Rate of Gain – Nova Gentry, of Houston

2nd Place Rate of Gain – McCoy Gentry, of Houston

1st Place Carcass Merit – Kit Benne, of Bucyrus

2nd Place Carcass Merit – Tucker Pursifull, of Houston

Herdsmanship – Nova Gentry, of Houston

Herdsmanship – Wyatt Medlin, of Koshkonong

Swine:

Overall Grand Champion Market Hog – Tucker Pursifull, of Houston

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog – Addison Spencer

First Place Rate of Gain – Brett Wuertley, of Summersville

Second Place Rate of Gain – Kaden McGuire, of Summersville

First Place Carcass Merit – Emma Page, of Plato

Second Place Carcass Merit – Raelynn Pursifull, of Houston

Herdsmanship Senior – Charlie Jo Scheets, of Houston

Herdsmanship Junior – Brouke Ryan, of Koshkonong

Sheep:

Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb – Braxten Gott, of Birch Tree

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Raelynn Pursifull, of Houston

First Place Rate of Gain – Virginia Stasey, of Solo

Second Place Rate of Gain – Bennett Heathman, of Houston

First Place Carcass Merit – Alliemae Stasey, of Solo

2nd Place Carcass Merit – Virginia Stasey, of Solo

Herdsmanship – Madelyn Smith, of Mountain View

Herdsmanship – Carissa Creek, of Raymondville

Goats:

Overall Grand Champion Market Goat – Baylee Ryan, of Koshkonong

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat – Olivia Jennings

1st Place Rate of Gain – Baylee Ryan, of Koshkonong

2nd Place Rate of Gain – Olivia Jennings, of Mountain View

1st Place Carcass Merit – Olivia Jennings, of Mountain View

2nd Place Carcass Merit – Brouke Ryan, of Koshkonong

Herdsmanship – Joclynne Cullen/Jaida White, of Houston

Herdsmanship – Kinzlie Jackson, of Houston

Rabbits:

Grand Champion Market Pen – Raeklynn Shepherd, of Licking

Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen – Josiah Anderson, of Licking

Best in Show – Youth – Aspen Bass, of Raymondville

Reserve in Show – Youth – Colson Enfield, of Raymondville

Herdsmanship – Jimilee Routh, of Yukon

Peewee Showmanship — Savannah Anderson, of Licking

Novice Showmanship – Boone Ryan, of Koshkonong

Junior Showmanship – Zaylie Enfield, of Houston

Intermediate Showmanship – Ehlana Rasko, of Winona

Senior Showmanship – Shiane Parish, of Houston

Poultry/Waterfowl:

Grand Champion Market Pen – Trent Anderson

Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen – Raeklynn Shepherd

Herdsmanship – Waylon Collins,

Peewee Showmanship – Wrenley Hatton

Novice Showmanship – Virginia Stasey

Junior Showmanship – Ellie Wheeler

Intermediate Showmanship – Leann Wright

Senior Showmanship – Waylon Collins

Tractors:

Best Classic Tractor – Savannah Rouse

Ugliest Tractor – Rouse Farms

Rarest Tractor – Wuertley Farms

Best of Show – Wuertley Farms

Best Collection – Wuertley Farms

Results are listed on the Showman website (showman.app) for the 2026 Texas County Livestock Fair.

Photos by Shari Harris