4-H meat judging teams win regional

Warren County 4-H judging team members recently competed in the Regional Meat Identification Contest in Murfreesboro, walking away with numerous accolades. In preparation for the contest, team members learned to identify retail cuts of beef, pork and lamb based on muscle and bone placement. Cookery methods along with ranking and question classes were also part of the contest.

The Warren County two Jr. High and three Sr. High teams walked away with top five finishes in the Regional Contest. The Jr. High team of Lauren Lytle, Sarah Collins, Brennan Lytle, and McCain Smock placed first in the Regional contest with Lauren Lytle being recognized as the high scoring individual of the contest. Team member Brennan Lytle was the third high scoring individual with Sarah Collins as the fourth high scoring individual. The Jr. High team of Lindsey Clayton, Jamie Tittsworth, Adelia Smith and Allen Betschart placed second in the contest.

Senior High team members Cinthea Comer, Ryan Bush, Lindsey Honeycutt and Robert Elam placed first in the Regional Contest with Ryan Bush receiving a plaque as high scoring individual of the contest. The Sr. High team of Matthew Hibdon, Erika Betschart, Steven Hamby and Samantha Southard placed second at the contest. Placing fifth at the Regional Contest was the Sr. High team of Jesse Paz, Drew Milligan and Joshua Moore. The Meats Judging teams were coached by 4-H Agent Jamie Harris. The Senior High teams which placed first and second in the Regional Contest will advance on to the State Meat Identification Judging Contest held June 6 at Middle Tennessee State University.