Judging teams garner 4-H district awards

Warren County 4-H judging team members recently competed in the District Meat Identification Contest held locally, walking away with numerous accolades.

In preparation for the competition, 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 a part of the contest.

Warren County junior high and two senior high teams claimed the top four finishes in the district event. The junior high team consisting of Robert Elam, Samantha Southard, Cade Reagan, Matthew Hibdon and Kayla Argo placed first with Elam being recognized as the high scoring individual of the contest. Southard was the second high scoring individual while Reagan placed third.

Senior high team members Cinthea Comer, Crystal Colvin and Lindsey Honeycutt placed second in the district vie with Comer receiving a plaque as high scoring individual of the contest. The senior high team of Ryan Bush, Ayana Longa and Drew Milligan placed fourth.

The Meats Judging teams were coached by 4-H Agent Jamie Harris. The senior high team will advance on to the State Meat Identification Judging Contest slated in June at Middle Tennessee State University.