Kansas State University

The K-State Livestock Judging Team completed its season Nov. 13, with a 7^th place overall finish at the 118^th National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky. An amazingly competitive day was highlighted by team member Brody Nemecek being named the contest Reserve High Individual Overall.

Brody and teammate Weston Schrader were named to the 10-member All-American team for their combination of contest success, academic standing, campus involvement and industry leadership. That brings K-State’s All-American total to a record 46 since the award was established in 2000.

In attendance at the banquet was the 1983 K-State squad, including team member Dr. Scott Schaake, as they and coach Dr. Bill Able were recognized as the 40-year anniversary championship team.

 

Team Results:

7^th High Team Overall

Reserve National Champion Team – All Performance Classes

Reserve National Champion Team – Performance Swine

3^rd High Team Swine

3^rd High Team – Performance Sheep

4^th High Team Oral Reasons

4^th High Team Sheep and Goats

4^th High Team – Sheep and Goat Reasons

4^th High Team – Swine Reasons

5^th High Team – Performance Cattle

 

Individual Results:

Brody Nemecek – 2^nd Overall, 1^st Sheep/Goats, 1^st All Performance, 1^st Performance Swine, 1^st Sheep/Goat Reasons, 3^rd Swine Reasons, 4^th Swine, 4^th Performance Sheep, 5^th Oral Reasons, 9^th Performance Cattle

Will Banks – 2^nd Sheep/Goats, 4^th Performance Swine, 6^th Sheep/Goat Reasons, 10^th Performance Sheep

Jade Parrish – 6^th All Performance, 10^th Performance Sheep, 10^th Performance Swine

Weston Schrader – 6^th Performance Swine

2023 All American Team Members – Brody Nemecek and Weston Schrader

Team Members: Will Banks, Cynthiana, Kentucky; Trey Conley, Clarksdale, Missouri; Luke Harker, Hope, Indiana; Jacey Massey, Alberta, Canada; Brody Nemecek, Iola, Kansas; Jade Parrish, Parrish, Florida; Weston Schrader, Wells, Kansas; Whitney Watts, Wesson, Mississippi; Coach Chris Mullinix; and Assistant Coach Wyatt Banks.

During the Awards Banquet, Chris Mullinix was recognized for his coaching career. Check out this recognition video produced by Whitney  Whitaker.