On May 3, 2026, approximately 40 members of Nevada Extension’s Pershing County 4-H competed in the 82nd annual Pershing County Livestock Show and Sale at the Pershing County 4-H Building.
For five to seven months, and often longer for breeding animals, the youth selected, raised, fed and groomed market or breeding animals. Their work produced quality meat animals and animals that met breed standards, often at a level superior to commercial operations.
Members were also required to maintain a record book and give an educational presentation about their species, helping them gain career-ready skills.
This year’s show had a “party animal” theme, and members hoped local buyers and supporters felt like they were part of the celebration and enjoyed the day.
The contributions from supporters will make a lasting difference in the growth of these young people. The projects gave them experiences they will carry into adulthood, including a basic understanding of food production. Many members will use the money earned from their projects to start a business or help pay for future education.
Show results are as follows:
Rate of Gain
The rate-of-gain contest is determined by which animal gained weight at the highest rate between weigh-in day and show day.
Winners were Annie Uhart, lambs; George Malay, beef; Lily Reynolds, swine; and Kooper Hoots, goats.
Chicken Awards
The overall chicken award went to Rogelio Lopez, with Michael George winning overall reserve.
Elaine De Los Reyes was the top senior showman. Audrina Lopez was the top intermediate showman, with Alex De Los Reyes placing second.
Audrina Lopez was named overall champion chicken showman, and Elaine De Los Reyes was the reserve overall chicken showman.
Michael George was the peewee champion.
Goat Awards
Luke Morgan exhibited the grand champion market goat and homegrown champion. Monte Hoots exhibited the reserve champion market goat.
Averie Paredes exhibited the champion market breeding goat. Luke Morgan exhibited the champion dairy breeding goat, with Monte Hoots winning reserve champion dairy goat.
In showmanship, Averie Paredes was the senior winner. Luke Morgan won the intermediate division, with Kooper Hoots placing second. Monte Hoots was the junior showmanship winner.
Averie Paredes was named overall champion goat showman, and Luke Morgan was the overall reserve champion. Addison Paredes was the top peewee showman.
Sheep Awards
Annie Uhart exhibited the grand champion market lamb and homegrown champion lamb. Izzah Foley exhibited the reserve champion market lamb.
Averie Paredes exhibited both the grand champion and reserve champion breeding lambs.
In senior sheep showmanship, Averie Paredes placed first, followed by Annie Uhart. Addison Billingsley won the intermediate division, with Bellah Foley placing second.
Averie Paredes was named overall champion sheep showman, and Annie Uhart was the reserve champion. Addison Paredes was the top peewee showman.
Swine Awards
Odessa Malay exhibited the grand champion market swine, and Kynslie Malay exhibited the reserve champion.
Taylor Shields exhibited the champion breeding swine, and Madison Shields exhibited the reserve champion breeding swine.
In senior showmanship, Hadlie Malay placed first and Lily Reynolds placed second. Paisley Portman won the intermediate division, with Hank Malay placing second. Tinsley Harvey won the junior division, followed by Taylor Shields.
Lily Reynolds was named overall champion swine showman, and Hank Malay was the reserve champion. Addison Paredes was the top peewee showman.
Rabbit Awards
Ava Shields exhibited the grand champion market rabbit, while Taylor Shields exhibited the reserve champion.
Audrina Lopez was the homegrown market rabbit winner and the reserve intermediate showman.
Taylor Shields was the top junior showman, followed by Ava Shields in second place.
Madison Shields won both the intermediate and overall showmanship awards. Taylor Shields was named overall reserve showman.
Beef Awards
Ian Paredes exhibited the grand champion market steer. George Malay exhibited the reserve champion market steer and the best homegrown steer.
George Malay exhibited the champion breeding animal, while Hadlie Malay exhibited the reserve champion breeding heifer.
Averie Paredes was the top senior beef showman, followed by Hadlie Malay in second place. George Malay won the intermediate division, with Ian Paredes placing second. Odessa Malay was the junior champion showman.
George Malay was named overall champion beef showman, and Averie Paredes was the reserve champion.
Best-Dressed Costume Award
The best-dressed costume award ended in a three-way tie between Addison Paredes, Tinsley Harvey and Parker Schmith.
Old-Timers Award
Mark Paredes was the male showmanship winner, and Mackenzie Hodges was the female showmanship winner.
Round Robin Showmanship
Averie Paredes was named the champion round robin showman.
The round robin competition includes the top two senior showmen from each species, beef, sheep, goats and swine. Competitors are given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills by showing animals from all four species.
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