The competition in the barn was as hot as it was outside on show day, Saturday, July 15. Kolby Burch from Fort Hays University had the challenge of judging the tough competition that paraded by him from eighteen states. Below are the 2006 ASJA Junior National Champions that Burch awarded:

Grand Champion Heifer

Caleb Konow, Franklin, KY – JCGC Razeberry 502R, Sire: HUBB Pld Dakota 41K

Reserve Champion Heifer

Shayne Lang, Osage, KS – JGK Kelsi 625R, Sire: HUBB Pld Dakota 41K

Division Heifer Winners

Grand Champion Heifer Calf

Amy Treece, Isabella, OK – LJWS Lorraine, Sire: GGT P Blk Quantum 207M

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf

Timothy Street, Cave City, OK – TDS Rashonda 43R, Sire: HUBB Cheyenne 4N

Grand Champion Intermediate Heifer Calf

Shayne Lang, Osage, KS – MBF Valerie, Sire: MBF Concorde

Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Calf

Hagan Houck, Byers, TX – 3D Miss Temptress, Sire: BCD Sugar Ray

Grand Champion Junior Heifer

Caleb Konow, Franklin, KY – JCGC Razeberry 502R, Sire: HUBB Pld Dakota 41K

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer

Shayne Lang, Osage, KS – JGK Kelsi 625R, Sire: HUBB Pld Dakota 41K

Grand Champion Senior Heifer

Ashley Collins, Westville, OK - BigM Lillan 441P, Sire: BigM Charmer 230M

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer

Katelynn Robinson, Osage City, KS – MBF Barbie, Sire: MBF Black Pld Stetson

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Heifer

Timothy Street, Cave City, OK – TDS Rashonda 43R, Sire: HUBB Cheyenne 4N

Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Heifer

Allison Liebhart, New Boston, MO – Alli Miss Red Rosie 501R, Sire: Big Sky P Blk Stealth

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Breanna Duncan, Marolow, OK – 3D Isis, Sire: GGT P Blk Tycoon 261M

      Calf: 3D TKO, Sire: AP Polled Genesis XZ64F

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Matthew Houx, Holden, MO – Meyer MS Lucy, Sire: MBF Pathfinder

Calf: CVF Schultz 09S, Sire: JFW Packer 40F

Supreme Grand Champion Steer

Adam White, Lancaster, WI – DWB Mike 20R, Sire: Theobald 969

Reserve Supreme Champion Steer

Casey Crow, Thompson, MO – LMB Max JR, Sire: MBF Dusty Renegade L105

Grand Champion Junior Bull Calf

Breanna Duncan, Marlow, OK – 3D TKO, Sire: AP Polled Genesis XZ64F

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf

Matthew Houx, Holden, MO – CVF Schultz 09S, Sire: JFW Packer 40F

At the end of the cattle show, the two top showmen were awarded the most highlighted awards of the whole show; Grand Champion Showman won an aluminum blocking chute and the Reserve Showman won an aluminum show box. Those who wanted to participate in this contest had to pre-enter, fit and show their own animal. Participants were judged throughout the cattle show on their fitting and showing skills. The top twelve were selected to compete in the finals.

Grand Champion Showdown Showman

Adam White, Lancaster, WI

Reserve Champion Showdown Showman

Reid Werth, Quinter, KS

Winning an Andes clippers was the highlight of the No-Fit Showmanship contests. Participants exhibited their no-fit animals in their division where they were judged on showmanship and answers for questions asked by the judge. The Grand Champion Showman of each division won an Andes clippers and the Reserve Showman won a director's chair.

Grand Champion No-Fit Senior Showman

Jeremy Dyer, Rising Fawn, GA

Reserve Champion No-Fit Senior Showman

Breanna Duncan, Marlow, OK

Grand Champion No-Fit Intermediate Showman

Ashley Collins, Westville, OK

Reserve Champion No-Fit Intermediate Showman

Ashley Pike, Mitchell, NE

Grand Champion No-Fit Junior Showman

Kylee Kohls, Litchfield, MN

Reserve Champion No-Fit Junior Showman

Caleb Konow, Franklin, KY

For the first time this year, a bucket showmanship class was available for those 9 years-old and under. First-time winners of this class were:

Grand Champion Bucket Calf Showman

Sheelea Krehbiel, Marquette, KS

Reserve Champion Bucket Calf Showman

Eli Nadler, Augusta, MO

At Junior National it's not all about individual competition but team and state competition. One state contest was the Best State of Five Head where the state with the best of five head were awarded Grand and Reserve.

Grand Champion Best State of Five Head

Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Best State of Five Head

Missouri Heifers

Some of the team contests were quiz bowl, livestock judging, and team fitting. High individuals were also awarded for these contests as well.

Quiz Bowl

Senior Champion Team

Sarah Treece, Isabella, OK

Jeremy Dyer, Rising Fawn, GA

Katie Undem, Circle, MT

Brenton, Salyers, Billings, MO

Intermediate Champion Team

Curtis Doubet, Parker, CO

Laddy Trehal, Kiowa, CO

Melanie Barnett, Wellington, MO

Eden Moore, Wahoo, NE

Chris Becker, Hiwasse, AR

Junior Individual Champions

1st – Shealee Krehbiel, Marquette, KS

Tied for 2nd: Hagan Houck, Byers, TX

Tied for 2nd: Dylan Gassman, Grainfield, KS

3rd – Justus Zumbehl, New Bloomfield, MO

4th – Kylee Kohls, Litchfield, MN

Grand Champion Team Fitters

Tim Street, Cave City, AR, Reid Werth, Quinter, KS, Kylie Werth, Quinter, KS, Dylan Gassman, Grainfield, KS, Kylie Kohls, Litchfield, MN

Reserve Champion Team Fitters

Josh Shoemaker, Loogootee, IN, Adam White, Lancaster, WI, Kaytelyn Robinson, Osage City, KS, Colton, Prunty, Osage City, KS

Livestock Judging Contest Winners

High Junior Individuals

1st - Kylee Kohls, Litchfield, MN

2nd – Jenna Stewart, Mulhall, OK

3rd – Shealee Krehbiel, Marquette, KS

High Intermediate Team

Curtis Doubet, Parker, CO

Laddy Trehal, Kiowa, CO

Amy Treece, Isabella, OK

Colter Krehbiel, Marquette, KS

High Intermediate Individuals

1st: Curtis Doubet, Parker, CO

2nd: Ashley Collins, Westville, OK

3rd: Laddy Trehal, Kiowa, CO

High Senior Team

Jeremy Dyer, Rising Fawn, GA

Tim Street, Cave City, AR

Adam White, Lancaster, WI

Reid Werth, Quinter, KS