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WI 4-H livestock teams find success competing at national events

County livestock teams comprised of 4-H members all across the state of Wisconsin represented their state well competing at national judging events.

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WI 4-H livestock teams shine on national stage

The team from Marathon County finished eighth out of a field of 27 teams, at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., with Mallory Schmoll placing 10th overall. The team is made up of (from left) Kailen Smerchek, Stephanie Witberler, Schmoll and Hunter Falkowski.  They were coached by Dan Smerchek.
The team from Marathon County finished eighth out of a field of 27 teams, at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., with Mallory Schmoll placing 10th overall. The team is made up of (from left) Kailen Smerchek, Stephanie Witberler, Schmoll and Hunter Falkowski.  They were coached by Dan Smerchek. Submitted

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The team from Marathon County finished eighth out of a field of 27 teams, at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., with Mallory Schmoll placing 10th overall. The team is made up of (from left) Kailen Smerchek, Stephanie Witberler, Schmoll and Hunter Falkowski.  They were coached by Dan Smerchek. Submitted
Iowa County 4-H Livestock Judging team is comprised of (from left) Brady Palzkill, Brandon Spring and Morgan Vondra. Coaches for the team are (back row from left) Mike Robinson and Lora Springer.
Iowa County 4-H Livestock Judging team is comprised of (from left) Brady Palzkill, Brandon Spring and Morgan Vondra. Coaches for the team are (back row from left) Mike Robinson and Lora Springer. Submitted

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Iowa County 4-H Livestock Judging team is comprised of (from left) Brady Palzkill, Brandon Spring and Morgan Vondra. Coaches for the team are (back row from left) Mike Robinson and Lora Springer. Submitted
Grant County competed in the meats judging event at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., From left, Blake Wegmueller, Kendra Jentz, Cora Kleist, and Abby Meier. The team is coached by Dennis Patterson.
Grant County competed in the meats judging event at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., From left, Blake Wegmueller, Kendra Jentz, Cora Kleist, and Abby Meier. The team is coached by Dennis Patterson. Russ DeSantis Photography

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Grant County competed in the meats judging event at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., From left, Blake Wegmueller, Kendra Jentz, Cora Kleist, and Abby Meier. The team is coached by Dennis Patterson. Russ DeSantis Photography
The Jefferson County placed 17th at the Aksarben Livestock Judging event in Nebraska. Team members are (from left) Trevor Messmer, Colton Klecker, Alexis Schultz, Danielle Chwala. Klecker placed 21st overall in beef judging. The team is coached by Ed Bielinski.
The Jefferson County placed 17th at the Aksarben Livestock Judging event in Nebraska. Team members are (from left) Trevor Messmer, Colton Klecker, Alexis Schultz, Danielle Chwala. Klecker placed 21st overall in beef judging. The team is coached by Ed Bielinski. Submitted

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The Jefferson County placed 17th at the Aksarben Livestock Judging event in Nebraska. Team members are (from left) Trevor Messmer, Colton Klecker, Alexis Schultz, Danielle Chwala. Klecker placed 21st overall in beef judging. The team is coached by Ed Bielinski. Submitted
Marathon County 4-H Livestock Skillathon team placed 7th overall at tje North American International Livestock Exposition in Lousiville, Ky., with Kailen Smerchek (center) earning All-American status by finishing 10th overall. From left, coach Mark Zimmerman, Emilie Pauls, Stephanie Witberler, Smerchek, and Cortney Zimmerman.
Marathon County 4-H Livestock Skillathon team placed 7th overall at tje North American International Livestock Exposition in Lousiville, Ky., with Kailen Smerchek (center) earning All-American status by finishing 10th overall. From left, coach Mark Zimmerman, Emilie Pauls, Stephanie Witberler, Smerchek, and Cortney Zimmerman. Submitted

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Marathon County 4-H Livestock Skillathon team placed 7th overall at tje North American International Livestock Exposition in Lousiville, Ky., with Kailen Smerchek (center) earning All-American status by finishing 10th overall. From left, coach Mark Zimmerman, Emilie Pauls, Stephanie Witberler, Smerchek, and Cortney Zimmerman. Submitted
Representing Wisconsin at the Aksarben Livestock Quizbowl were Columbia County team members (from left) Justin Taylor, Zach Mickelson, Hayden Taylor and Tyler Cross. They are coached by Todd Taylor.
Representing Wisconsin at the Aksarben Livestock Quizbowl were Columbia County team members (from left) Justin Taylor, Zach Mickelson, Hayden Taylor and Tyler Cross. They are coached by Todd Taylor. Submitted

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Representing Wisconsin at the Aksarben Livestock Quizbowl were Columbia County team members (from left) Justin Taylor, Zach Mickelson, Hayden Taylor and Tyler Cross. They are coached by Todd Taylor. Submitted
Kailen Smerchek
Kailen Smerchek, a member of the Marathon County 4-H livestock judging team earned All-American status by placing tenth overall at the 2018 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY at the Livestock Skillathon Contest.  Submitted

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Kailen Smerchek, a member of the Marathon County 4-H livestock judging team earned All-American status by placing tenth overall at the 2018 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY at the Livestock Skillathon Contest.  Submitted
Mallory Schmoll
Mallory Schmoll, a member of the Marathon County 4-H judging team, placed tenth overall in the meat judging event during the 2019 National Western Round-Up Meats Contest held in Denver, Colorado. Submitted

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Mallory Schmoll, a member of the Marathon County 4-H judging team, placed tenth overall in the meat judging event during the 2019 National Western Round-Up Meats Contest held in Denver, Colorado. Submitted

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    The team from Marathon County finished eighth out of a field of 27 teams, at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Co., with Mallory Schmoll placing 10th overall. The team is made up of (from left) Kailen Smerchek, Stephanie Witberler, Schmoll and Hunter Falkowski.  They were coached by Dan Smerchek.