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MARION COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDING TEAM TAKES TOP HONORS AT NATIONAL CONTEST
The Marion County 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Kansas City to compete in the
American Royal Livestock Judging Contest on October 31, 2013. Team members have been preparing
for this event since winning the State 4-H Livestock Judging event this past June.
After an eventful morning getting to the contest, the team finished first overall, first in swine,
first in cattle, first in reasons, and second in sheep. Team member, Rhiannon Branch of Iuka, place fifth
in swine. Andrew Livingston of Taylorville placed thirteenth in cattle, thirteenth in swine, thirteenth in
reasons and sixteenth overall. Dylan Sigrist of Farina placed second in reasons, fifth in cattle and fifth
overall. Adrian Austin of Mt. Vernon placed third in swine, second in cattle, first in sheep, first in
reasons, and first overall. The team is coached by Steve Austin of Mt. Vernon.
Members of the Marion County 4-H Livestock Judging Team include pictured l-r: Coach Steve Austin;
Adrian Austin; Andrew Livingston; Rhiannon Branch; and Dylan Sigrist.