Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category

Preslee Faris: 2025 Reserve Supreme Champion Registered Ewe and Champion Dorper Ewe

Aug 13, 2025

16-year-old Preslee Faris, a high school junior from Blanco, Texas, celebrates a recent triumph at the 2025 Hill District Grandstand is a testament to her dedication, passion, and unwavering spirit. With her Dorper ewe, Preslee...

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Addie Morris: 2025 Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt

Aug 6, 2025

Meet Addie Morris, a 13-year-old 8th grader from Eden, TX, whose recent triumph at the Hill District Grandstand has caught the attention of our community. Addie proudly clinched the Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt banner, a...

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Kason Evans: 2025 Champion Market Berkshire Barrow

Aug 6, 2025

Kason Evans, a 13-year-old 7th grader and  active member of the Bandera 4-H, has exemplified what it means to be a champion. Kason took home the Champion Market Berkshire Barrow banner at the prestigious 2025 Hill...

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Taylor Wise: 2025 Class 8 Reserve Champion British Heifer

Jul 30, 2025

Shoutout to rising star Taylor Wise, from San Saba, TX, a 15-year-old 10th grader and member of San Saba 4-H. Taylor's dedication and hard work culminated in her recent win as the Class 8 Reserve Champion...

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2026 Hill District Grandstand Turkey Judge: Jason Mooney

Jul 29, 2025

Meet Jason Mooney: The 2026 Hill District Grandstand Turkey Judge Jason Mooney is no stranger to the world of poultry judging. Hailing from Saint Hedwig, Jason brings an impressive 35 years of experience to the...

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Livvy Krippendorf: 2025 Champion Finewool Cross Lamb

Jul 23, 2025

Livvy Krippendorf, a 14-year-old 8th grader from New Braunfels, Texas, has achieved a significant milestone. She proudly claimed the Champion Finewool Cross Market Lamb banner at the prestigious 2025 Hill District Grandstand. This achievement is...

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Jett Baccus: 2025 Champion Finewool Lamb

Jul 23, 2025

What an incredible achievement for young Jett Baccus, a 10-year-old 5th grader from Fredericksburg, TX, as he rises to victory by clinching the title of Class 5 Champion Market Lamb at the 2025 Hill District...

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Steer & Heifer Judge for the 2026 HDGS

Jul 22, 2025

Meet Macey Scotten, the 2026 HDGS Steer & Heifer Judge The Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show (HDGS) is thrilled to announce Macey Scotten of El Reno, Oklahoma, as the Steer & Heifer judge for the...

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Karsann Baethge: 2025 Reserve Champion Duroc Breeding Gilt

Jul 20, 2025

At just 18 years of age, Karsann Baethge, a remarkable 12th grader from Harper FFA in Harper, TX, has already claimed her place in the spotlight with her HDGS Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt. This incredible...

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Brodie Roeder: 2025 Champion Breeding Sheep Southdown Ewe and Dorper Ram, Supreme Champion Registered Ram

Jul 16, 2025

Meet Brodie Roeder, a 15-year-old 9th grader who recently triumphed at the esteemed 2025 Hill District Grandstand by bagging not one, but two Champion Breeding Sheep banners. His Southdown Ewe and Dorper Ram earned him...

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