4-H Project Bowl Challenge Results
4H members from Meeker County excelled earlier this month in Project Bowl challenges. Meeker County 4H had six teams that competed at the Sauk Rapids Regional Project Bowl contest on March 1st.
Project Bowl challenges teams of 3-to-6 youth to test their knowledge on a variety of topics including dairy, dog, general livestock, horse, llama/alpaca, plant science, poultry and rabbit.
The senior horse team members from Meeker County included Audrey Frenchick and Claudia Frenchick form the Koronis Eager Beavers, and Raya Scott, Frances Geurts and Maisy Geurts from the Kimball Kruisers. They received first place in the regional contest and will compete in the state contest April 12th in Sauk Rapids. They’re coached by Tanya Scott and Dayle Geurts.
The junior horse team members included independent members Aliza VanDuinen and Willa VanDuinen, and Leland Kershner and Bridger Kershner of the Danielson Hustlers. They received first place in the regional contest and will compete in the state contest on April 12th in Sauk Rapids. They are coached by Cassidy Becker and Emily VanDuinen.
The senior poultry team members included Henry Lemke of the Valley Victors and Riley Joyer of the Forest City Livewires, and Laura Anderson of the Danielson Hustlers. They received fifth place in the regional contest. They are coached by Alison Radunz and Tracy Huhn.
The junior poultry team members included Hadley Huhn of the Litchfield Satellites, Morgan Sage and Victor Lee of the Danielson Hustlers, and Nora Magadenz of the Valley Victors. They received sixth place in the regional contest. They are coached by Tracy Huhn and Alison Radunz.
The senior rabbit team members included Brooks Dengerud of the Litchfield Satellites, and Alexis Blunt and Tattrie Ficker of the Forest City Livewires. They received 8th place in the regional contest. They are coached by Laura and Jordan Niece.
The Meeker/McLeod junior rabbit team included Jonathan Blunt of the Forest City Livewires and Aubree Mackedanz and Lily Mackedanz of McLeod County. They received 6th place at the regional contest. They are coached by Laura and Jordan Niece. For more information about getting involved in 4H, call the Meeker County Extension office at 693-5275.
