This year there were 11 entries in the Pork Carcass judging.
The winner of the event this year was Meg Meeker of Emden. Her
animal came in with a Hot Carcass Weight of 172 pounds and
tested 60.8 percent Fat-Free Lean.

Other participants, in the order they placed were: Emma
Ritterbush, Merritt Steffens, Andrew Hayes, Randy Grohmann,
Brooke Harnacke, Reagan Tibbs, Randy Grohman (2nd entry), Ryan
Fruge, Alec Wibben, and Alex Coers.

Click here for pdf copy of final results of the Pork Carcass
judging.
Meekr's trophy was sponsored by Tri-Pork Conrady Farms.
In the Beef Carcass judging Alex Wibben of New Holland took the
top honor. His animal had a Hot Carcass Weight of 855 pounds and
a Carcass Index of 54.0.
There were 13 entries in the show. With a weight restriction of
600 to 900 pounds Hot Carcass Weight, two animals weighed in at
over 900 pounds and were dismissed from the competition.
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Others who participated, in the order they finished were: Peyton
Schwantz, James Byrd, Randy Grohmann, Porter Schwantz, Brode
Miller, James Byrd, Landon Acorn, Paul Schwantz, Randy Grohman
(second entry), Landon Acorn (second entry - dismissed from
competition) and Eli Crane (dismissed from competition).
Click here for a PDF copy of the Beef Carcass judging results

Wibben's trophy was presented by the Schwantz Family in memory
of Carl Schwantz. Pictured with Alec receiving the trophy is
Judge Katelyn Hamlow, and members of the Schwantz Family;
Porter, Peyton, and Paul.
[David Opperman]
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