“The Black Hawk team from 2004-2005 is arguably one of the greatest teams ever assembled,” said Hoge. But this current champion BHE team is in right on track to be memorable as well. They are undoubtedly talented. They represent some of the most impressive young livestock evaluators from all over the country. Stemming from diverse backgrounds within both production and the showring across all species, this group will be fun to watch as they continue to make their mark in history. “We have a special group dynamic,” said Klara Leach, BHE team member. “We are all highly competitive, yet we still build off one another.” Matthew Blackburn, a team member from Indiana, says this team is like a second family. “Our team is special not only because our talent runs deep,” said Blackburn, “but because we have all grown and become really close to each other, just like family.” These young evaluators have big goals as the team moves on to other major competitions. But one thing is for sure, the history books will always include this great group of stockman! ●
2024-2025 BHE Team Members Aaron Amick Roanoke, IN
Matthew Blackburn Columbia City, IN Blaze Cozart Zephyr, TX Matthew Ferrell Quitman, GA Laney Harryman Tuttle, OK Carter Hoge Good Hope, IL Klara Leach Lexington, IN Karson Osborn Fort Gibson, OK Rob Rogers Kendallville, IN Hayden Schroeder Zephyr, TX Kenzie Stadtmiller Dayton, PA Jimmy Tibbits Mineral Point, WI Coached by Dr. Blake Bloomberg
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