Gore students hold local livestock show

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February 4, 2026

Gore students recently held a local livestock show, where they did an amazing job showing their livestock projects that they have been working on all year.

The students placed as follows: Rhylee Davis- Grand Champion Chicken and Grand Champion Rabbit. He also brought his R/C Car that he built for the engineering exhibit.

Corrinne Ohl- Reserve Champion Rabbit.

Paisley Oxtoby-Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion Jr. Showman for Cattle.

Ransom Richardson-Reserve Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion Sr. Showman for Cattle.

Alex Perry- Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Sheep. She was also Grand Champion Jr. Showman for Sheep.

Luke Wisdom-Grand Champion Goat and Grand Champion Sr. Showman for Goats.

Wyatt Chitty- Reserve Grand Champion Goat and Grand Champion Jr. Goat Showman for Goats.

Bryce Ford- Third Place Goat.

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