Lincoln, Neb. —Nebraska 4-H teams and individuals claimed top awards in the National 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl Contests held Nov. 15-16 in Louisville, Ky.
The livestock skillathon team from Buffalo County received 1st place overall. Team members included:
- Taylor Lewis
- Jaylea Pope
- Noah Summers
- Skyler Summers
Team members also claimed top individual awards, including Skyler Summers receiving 1st place overall, Noah Summers with 2nd place overall, and Jaylea Pope receiving 11th place overall. 4-H volunteer, Dean Batie, coached the team.
The livestock quiz bowl team from Dawson County claimed 3rd place overall. Team members included:
- Emma Peterson
- Jacie Wolfinger
- Greg Treffer
- Spencer Walahoski
Team members also claimed individual awards. Spence Walahoski received 4th place overall, and Greg Treffer received 8th place overall. 4-H volunteer, Shannon Peterson, coached the team.
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