Have you heard the newest buzz from Madison, Wisconsin? New York won the 102nd National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo®. It is an incredible accomplishment for the team of Elise Donlick, Alexis Schultz, Mason Ziemba, and Alysha Kuhn, whose coach expertly coached Dr. Douglas Waterman. What makes this triumph even better? To win the championship, they defeated Florida by just six points.
While New York may be reveling in the spotlight, it is essential to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of the other teams. Florida, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Indiana finished in the top five, challenging the battle. The difference between teams was razor-thin, demonstrating how fierce and challenging this year’s game was.
“This victory reflects our team’s hard work and our coaches’ devotion and skill. “We couldn’t be more proud,” said Dr. Douglas Waterman.
Top Ten Teams – Overall:
- New York, 2057, team members: Elise Donlick, Alexis Schultz, Mason Ziemba and Alysha Kuhn, coached by Dr. Douglas Waterman.
- Florida, 2051, team members: Jaylee Heijkoop, Aubrey Cook and Abigail Michnowicz coached by Gene Holcomb.
- Wisconsin, 2005, team members: Stella Kamm, Sophia Kamm, Lilly Peterson and Makayla Weyer coached by Ellis Frank.
- Maryland, 2004, team members: Emily Fritz, Brennan King, Stephen King and Claire Minde, coached by Brian Schnebly, Ryan Haines.
- Indiana, 2002, team members: Carly Linnemeier, Karaline Schuman and Lorin Miller, coached by Skylar Campbell.
- Pennsylvania, 1998, team members: Hannah King, Makenna Mase, Brianna Walker and Logan Irwin, coached by Chad Dechow.
- Kentucky, 1996, team members: Hunter King, Evan Waller, Greyson Humes and Scarlettann Williams, coached by Larissa Tucker, Bland Baird.
- Ohio, 1994, team members: Aubree Topp, Wyatt Schlauch, Lillian Finke and Jacob Borchers, coached by Sherry Smith.
- Maine, 1991, team members: Alexis Landry, Amelia Ross and Jason Bagley, coached by Ashley Martin.
- Iowa, 1974, team members: Anders Lovstuen, Kelsey Timp, Hanna Vagts and Mara Lovstuen, coached by Blake Courtney.
Top Ten Individuals – Overall:
- Alexis Schultz, 702, New York
- Jaylee Heijkoop, 699, Florida
- Hunter King, 695, Kentucky
- Mason Ziemba, 690, New York
- Emily Fritz, 684, Maryland
- Hannah King, 683, Pennsylvania
- Carly Linnemeier, 683, Indiana
- Aubrey Cook, 682, Florida
- Klaudia Biel, 681, Minnesota
- Wyatt Schlauch, 680, Ohio
Top Ten Teams – Reasons:
- New York, 691, coached by Dr. Douglas Waterman.
- Wisconsin, 664, coached by Ellis Frank.
- Florida, 660, coached by Gene Holcomb.
- Maryland, 645, coached by Brian Schnebly, Ryan Haines.
- Indiana, 637, coached by Skylar Campbell.
- Iowa, 633, coached by Blake Courtney.
- Ohio, 632, coached by Sherry Smith.
- Kentucky, 631, coached by Larissa Tucker and Bland Baird.
- Pennsylvania, 629, coached by Chad Dechow.
- Illinois, 628, coached by Derek Nolan.
Top Ten Individuals – Reasons:
Hannah King, 220, Pennsylvania
Alexis Schultz, 237, New York
Mason Ziemba, 228, New York
Lilly Peterson, 228, Wisconsin
Jaylee Heijkoop, 226, Florida
Emily Fritz, 226, Maryland
Elsie Donlick, 226, New York
Hunter King, 225, Kentucky
Aubrey Cook, 222, Florida
Sophia Kamm, 221, Wisconsin
