Source: World Ag Expo news release
Virginia Tech finished first among fifteen schools in the 101st National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at World Dairy Expo. The Virginia Tech team, who finished with a score of 2,479, placed first for reasons, second in placings, and had the second and fourth overall individuals, Madison Sifford with a score of 838 and Jenna Marston with a score of 835, respectively. In addition to these two judges, the team included Brooke Noel and Jaiden Cain and was coached by Katharine Knowlton and Joseph Real. Finishing second and third overall were California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Purdue University, respectively. Other teams finishing in the top five include The Pennsylvania State University and Cornell University.
Teams and individuals receiving recognition include:
Top Ten Teams – Overall:
Virginia Tech, 2,479, team members: Jaiden Cain, Jenna Marston, Brooke Noel and Madison Sifford, coached by Katharine Knowlton and Joseph Real
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2,443, team members: Katey Diniz, Marcus Marsigli and Ashley Waymire, coached by Morgan Wonderly and Matthew Ruby
Purdue University, 2,430, team members: Josie Burbrink, Miriam Cook, Ryland Nierman and Breezy Slonaker, coached by Brian Engleking
The Pennsylvania State University, 2,429, team members: Katerina Coffman, Kendal Jenkins, Paige Peiffer and Ashton Stiles, coached by Dale Olver
Cornell University, 2,426, team members: Lydia Chittenden, Isabel Hall, Blake Wadsworth and Abigail Wratten, coached by Kevin Ziemba
University of Minnesota, 2,421, team members: Jay Dicke, Matthew Gunst, Awna Hirsch and Kendra Waldenberger, coached by Dr. Les Hansen, Eric Houdek and Gabriella Houdek
Michigan State University, 2,414, team members: Mikayla Bowen, Jessie Nash, Kelsey Pasch and Katie Wilson, coached by Sarah Black, Kirby Krogstad and Joe Domecq
University of Illinois, 2,398, team members: Payton Erbsen, Sydney Friedman, Lane Heinzmann and Carli Hoffman, coached by Derek Nolan
Iowa State University, 2,393, team members: Amber Engelken, Mason Jauquet, Faith Scott and Carly Strauss, coached by Mary Fliehler and Christen Burgett
The Ohio State University, 2,369, team members: Austin Borchers, Grant DeBruin and Sarah Quallen, coached by Bonnie Ayars
Top Ten Individuals:
Jessie Nash, 840, Michigan State University
Madison Sifford, 838, Virginia Tech
Marcus Marsigli, 836, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Jenna Marston, 835, Virginia Tech
Nathan Daniels, 831, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kendal Jenkins, 828, The Pennsylvania State University
Ashley Waymire, 821, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Isabel Hall, 820, Cornell University
Mason Jauquet, 820, Iowa State University
Josie Burbrink, 819, Purdue University
Top Ten Teams – Reasons:
Virginia Tech, 837, coached by Katharine Knowlton and Joseph Real
Cornell University, 818, coached by Kevin Ziemba
University of Minnesota, 814, coached by Dr. Les Hansen, Eric Houdek and Gabriella Houdek
The Ohio State University, 811, coached by Bonnie Ayars
The Pennsylvania State University, 807, coached by Dale Olver
Purdue University, 804, coached by Brian Engleking
Michigan State University, 804, coached by Sarah Black, Kirby Krogstad and Joe Domecq
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 792, coached by Morgan Wonderly and Matthew Ruby
Iowa State University, 791, coached by Mary Fliehler and Christen Burgett
University of Illinois, 789, coached by Derek Nolan
Top Ten Individuals – Reasons:
Jenna Marston, 281, Virginia Tech
Paige Peiffer, 281, The Pennsylvania State University
Isabel Hall, 280, Cornell University
Sarah Quallen, 280, The Ohio State University
Brooke Noel, 279, Virginia Tech
Madison Sifford, 277, Virginia Tech
Ashley Waymire, 277, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Mason Jauquet, 277, Iowa State University
Katerina Coffman, 277, The Pennsylvania State University
Miriam Cook, 275, Purdue University
The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest is made possible in part through the generous support of Platinum Level Sponsor, Channel Seed; Gold Level Sponsor, Stgenetics; Silver Sponsors, Bio-Vet, Inc.; and additional supporters including: Hoard’s Dairyman, International Protein Sires, Select Sires, Inc., St. Jacobs ABC, STgenetics, Trans Ova Genetics and Vita Plus Corporation.
About World Dairy Expo
Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo brings together the latest in dairy innovation and the best cattle in North America. The global dairy industry will return to Madison, Wis. For the 55th event, October 2-7, 2022, when the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, dairy and forage seminars, a world-class dairy cattle show and more will be on display. Admission tickets to WDE can be purchased at worlddairyexpo.com. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile event app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Spotify, Instagram or YouTube for more information.
