The 2026 Clinton County 4-H Sheep Show showcased the hard work, dedication, and skill of local youth exhibitors as they competed for top honors in breeding sheep, market lambs, and showmanship.
Breeding Sheep Results
Rams
- Class 1 – Dorset Ram
- Champion: Emily Long
- Class 2 – Dorset Advantage Ram
- Champion: Austyn Butler
- Class 3 – Katahdin Ram
- Champion: Sydney Damrow
- Reserve Champion: LeAnna Moore
- Class 4 – Shetland Ram
- Champion: Ashton Abbott
- Reserve Champion: Lucy Dunderman
- Class 5 – Suffolk Early Spring Ram
- Reserve Champion: Oliver Long
- Class 6 – Suffolk Late Spring Ram
- Champion: Emily Long
- Class 7 – Blackface Cross Ram
- Champion: Austyn Butler
Ewes
- Class 8 – Dorset Ewe
- Champion: Ayva Brant
- Reserve Champion: Emily Long
- Class 9 – Dorset Advantage Fall Born Ewe
- Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Reserve Champion: Ayva Brant
- Class 10 – Dorset Advantage Ewe
- Champion: Emily Long
- Class 13 – Hampshire Late Spring Ewe
- Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Class 14 – Hampshire Yearling Ewe
- Champion: Gracyn Stevens
- Class 15 – Katahdin Early Spring Ewe
- Champion: LeAnna Moore
- Class 16 – Katahdin Yearling Ewe
- Champion: Tatum Moore
- Class 17 – Oxford Spring Ewe
- Champion: Ethan Sheets
- Class 18 – Oxford Yearling Ewe
- Reserve: Ethan Sheets
- Class 19 – Shetland Late Spring Ewe
- Champion: Ashton Abbott
- Class 20 – Shetland Yearling Ewe
- Reserve Champion: Hopelynn Wilson
- Class 21 – Southdown Fall Ewe
- Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Class 22 – Southdown Early Spring Ewe
- Reserve Champion: Emily Long
Class 23 – Suffolk Fall Ewe
- Champion: Emily Long
- Reserve Champion: Oliver Long
- Class 26 – Whiteface Cross Ewe
- Champion: Graham Ostler
- Class 28 – Blackface Cross Ewe
- Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Reserve Champion: Gracyn Stevens
Market Lamb Results
- Class 30 – Corridale Market Lamb
- Champion: Eli Ingle
- Reserve Champion: Emerson Ingle
- Class 31 – Dorset Market Lamb
- Champion: William Brant
- Class 32 – Market Lamb
- Champion: Olivia Richie
- Reserve Champion: Lauren Brown
Class 33 – Montadale Market Lamb
- Champion: Emerson Ingle
- Reserve Champion: Eli Ingle
- Class 34 – Natural Color Market Lamb
- Champion: Gracyn Stevens
- Reserve Champion: Leila Hosfield
- Class 35 – Oxford Market Lamb
- Champion: Olivia Richie
- Reserve Champion: Natalie Kirkendall
- Class 36 – Shropshire Market Lamb
- Champion: Olivia Richie
- Reserve Champion: Lauren Brown
- Class 37 – Suffolk Market Lamb
- Champion: Graham Ostler
- Reserve Champion: Cara Perlee
- Class 38 – Whiteface Cross Market Lamb
- Champion: Kennedy Rule
- Reserve Champion: Ayva Brant
- Class 39 – Blackface Cross Market Lamb
- Champion: Olivia Richie
- Reserve Champion: Tegan Walker
Sheep Showmanship Results
Showmanship awards recognized exhibitors for their knowledge of sheep care, handling skills, and presentation in the show ring.
- Novice Showmanship Champion: Evelyn Russ
- Junior Showmanship Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Senior Showmanship Champion: Maddox Thompson
- Master Showmanship Champion: Maddox Thompson
The 2026 Clinton County 4-H Sheep Show celebrated the accomplishments of all exhibitors and highlighted the commitment, preparation, and sportsmanship that make the 4-H livestock program successful.
