Alabama Junior Angus Association Board of Directors
Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, president; Camden Upchurch, Lineville, vice president; Alex Wood, Holly Pond, secretary/treasurer; Claire Smith, Jemison, reporter; Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, north director; Lilly Smith, Jemison, central director; Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, south director; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, director at large; and Reason Rutherford, Hanceville, director at large; and Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, director at large
Alabama Junior Angus Association Delegates & Alternates
Left to right: Laura Landers Franklin, Sara Beth Faust, Claire Smith, Camden Upchurch
Alabama Junior Angus Association Group Photo
RICHARD DYAR SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors and college students wishing to apply for the Richard Dyar Scholarship may request an application from the Alabama Angus Association. Applications will be due at the annual meeting April 18th and will be awarded at the Field Day in June.
ALABAMA WOMENS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
High school seniors and college students can also apply for the Women's Scholarship. The application is available online or by contacting Debbie Graydon at graydonfarm@att.net.
2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show
Supreme Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Upchurch Princess 5844 won supreme and grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Camden Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the October 2025 daughter of ROSE MC Encore 0463.
Upchurch Princess 5844 won supreme and grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Camden Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the October 2025 daughter of ROSE MC Encore 0463.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
CC Lady Gem won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Megan Crittenden, Eclectic, Ala., owns the September 2024 daughter of G A R Kansas.
CC Lady Gem won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Megan Crittenden, Eclectic, Ala., owns the September 2024 daughter of G A R Kansas.
Supreme Champion Owned Female
CMFM Phyllis N31 won supreme and grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Laura Franklin, Blountsville, Ala., owns the May 2025 daughter of KR Casino 6243.
CMFM Phyllis N31 won supreme and grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Laura Franklin, Blountsville, Ala., owns the May 2025 daughter of KR Casino 6243.
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
BCII Miss Prim 5025 won owned 4th overall female and reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Camden Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the February 2025 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017.
BCII Miss Prim 5025 won owned 4th overall female and reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Show, July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. Camden Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the February 2025 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017.
2026 National Junior Angus Show
Third Overall Novice Showmanship
3rd Overall: Bryson Upchurch of Lineville, AL
3rd Overall: Bryson Upchurch of Lineville, AL
Fifth Overall Junior Showmanship
Group B 5th Overall: Camden Upchurch of Lineville, AL
Group B 5th Overall: Camden Upchurch of Lineville, AL
Bred & Owned Reserve Champion Mature Cow-calf Pair
SBF Sara's Rita 101 won bred-and-owned reserve champion mature cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Sara Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A November 2025 bull calf sired by CASH Blackbook 259 completes the winning duo.
SBF Sara's Rita 101 won bred-and-owned reserve champion mature cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Sara Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A November 2025 bull calf sired by CASH Blackbook 259 completes the winning duo.
PGS Reserve Bull Division 4
SKW Boone 407 won reserve champion division 4 phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the winning bull.
SKW Boone 407 won reserve champion division 4 phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the winning bull.
2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
SKW Boone 407 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the September 2024 son of Montana Judgement 1038.
SKW Boone 407 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the September 2024 son of Montana Judgement 1038.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
SBF Riverside 520 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the November 2025 son of CASH Blackbook 259.
SBF Riverside 520 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the November 2025 son of CASH Blackbook 259.
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Upchurch Lady 5822 won grand champion bred-and-owned female. Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the June 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185.
Upchurch Lady 5822 won grand champion bred-and-owned female. Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the June 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
SBF Rita Queen 403 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female. Sara Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the November 2024 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838.
SBF Rita Queen 403 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female. Sara Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the November 2024 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838.
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
SBF Sara's Rita 101 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A November 2025 bull calf sired by
CASH Blackbook 259 completes the winning duo.
SBF Sara's Rita 101 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A November 2025 bull calf sired by
CASH Blackbook 259 completes the winning duo.
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
Fulper Rita 163 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Megan Crittenden, Eclectic, Ala., owns the July 2023 daughter of LAR Man In Black. A November 2025 daughter of AAF
Sunbeam 3042 is at side.
Fulper Rita 163 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Megan Crittenden, Eclectic, Ala., owns the July 2023 daughter of LAR Man In Black. A November 2025 daughter of AAF
Sunbeam 3042 is at side.
Grand Champion Owned Female
Denney Sandy 592 won grand champion owned female. Claire Smith, Jemison, Ala., owns the October 2025 daughter of PVF DLX King Pin 0058.
Denney Sandy 592 won grand champion owned female. Claire Smith, Jemison, Ala., owns the October 2025 daughter of PVF DLX King Pin 0058.
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
AED Rita 517N won reserve grand champion owned female. Laura Franklin, Blountsville, Ala., owns the November 2025 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838.
AED Rita 517N won reserve grand champion owned female. Laura Franklin, Blountsville, Ala., owns the November 2025 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838.
Grand Champion Steer
SKW Troubadour 505 won grand champion steer. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the October 2025 son of SKW Rip 12.
SKW Troubadour 505 won grand champion steer. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the October 2025 son of SKW Rip 12.
Junior Showmanship
These junior Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship. Pictured from left are David Daniel Jr., judge; Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, champion; Alex Wood, Holly Pond,
reserve champion; Corbin Litherland, third place; and Bella Litherland, fourth place, both of Chancellor.
These junior Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship. Pictured from left are David Daniel Jr., judge; Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, champion; Alex Wood, Holly Pond,
reserve champion; Corbin Litherland, third place; and Bella Litherland, fourth place, both of Chancellor.
Intermediate Showmanship
These junior Angus members won top honors in intermediate showmanship. Pictured from left are David Daniel Jr., judge; Claire Smith, Jemison, champion; Camden Upchurch, Lineville,
reserve champion; Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, third place; Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, fourth place; Grace Stegall, Arab, fifth place; and Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, sixth place.
These junior Angus members won top honors in intermediate showmanship. Pictured from left are David Daniel Jr., judge; Claire Smith, Jemison, champion; Camden Upchurch, Lineville,
reserve champion; Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, third place; Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, fourth place; Grace Stegall, Arab, fifth place; and Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, sixth place.
Senior Showmanship
These junior Angus members won top honors in senior showmanship. Pictured from left are Makayla Walker, Toney, champion; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, reserve champion; and Megan
Crittenden, Eclectic, third place.
These junior Angus members won top honors in senior showmanship. Pictured from left are Makayla Walker, Toney, champion; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, reserve champion; and Megan
Crittenden, Eclectic, third place.
NJAS Showmanship Qualifier
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, qualified to represent Alabama at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Louisville, Ky.
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, qualified to represent Alabama at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Louisville, Ky.
Breeder of the Year
SKW Angus Farm, Toney, was named Breeder of the Year. Pictured from left are Shea, Cheyenne, Makayla and Sammy Walker, recipients; and Scott Haynes, Alabama Angus Association
president, presenting.
SKW Angus Farm, Toney, was named Breeder of the Year. Pictured from left are Shea, Cheyenne, Makayla and Sammy Walker, recipients; and Scott Haynes, Alabama Angus Association
president, presenting.
Family of the Year
The Jason Faust family, Oneonta, received the Family of the Year award at the 2025 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 7 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Chris Wisener, Sara Beth Faust and Jason Faust.
The Jason Faust family, Oneonta, received the Family of the Year award at the 2025 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 7 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Chris Wisener, Sara Beth Faust and Jason Faust.
Judy Parris Scholarship
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, right, was presented with the Judy Parris scholarship. Pictured presenting the award is Dale Parris, left.
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, right, was presented with the Judy Parris scholarship. Pictured presenting the award is Dale Parris, left.
Alabama Womens Angus Association Scholarship
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, left, was presented with the Alabama Angus Women's Auxiliary scholarship. Pictured presenting the award is June Wood, Alabama Angus Women's Association
president, right.
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, left, was presented with the Alabama Angus Women's Auxiliary scholarship. Pictured presenting the award is June Wood, Alabama Angus Women's Association
president, right.
Richard Dyar/Jay Watson Scholarship
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, center, was presented with the Richard Dyar/Jay Watson scholarship. Pictured presenting the award are Richard Dyar, left, and Scott Haynes, Alabama Angus
Association president, right.
Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, center, was presented with the Richard Dyar/Jay Watson scholarship. Pictured presenting the award are Richard Dyar, left, and Scott Haynes, Alabama Angus
Association president, right.
Angus Royalty
These young ladies were crowned royalty. Pictured from left are Makayla Walker, Toney, Miss Alabama Angus; and Alex Wood, Holly Pond, Ala., Alabama Angus princess.
These young ladies were crowned royalty. Pictured from left are Makayla Walker, Toney, Miss Alabama Angus; and Alex Wood, Holly Pond, Ala., Alabama Angus princess.
Junior Contest Winners
These members were junior contest winners. Pictured from left are Alex Wood, Holly Pond; Reason Rutherford, Hanceville; Corbin Litherford and Bella Litherford, both of Chancellor.
These members were junior contest winners. Pictured from left are Alex Wood, Holly Pond; Reason Rutherford, Hanceville; Corbin Litherford and Bella Litherford, both of Chancellor.
Intermediate Contest Winners
Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, left, and Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, right, were intermediate contest winners.
Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, left, and Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, right, were intermediate contest winners.
Alabama NJAS Delegates
These junior Angus members were selected as voting delegates for this years National Junior Angus Show held this July in Louisville, Ky., and are pictured. Pictured from left are Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, delegate; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, delegate; Claire Smith,
Jemison, alternate; and Camden Upchurch, Lineville, alternate.
These junior Angus members were selected as voting delegates for this years National Junior Angus Show held this July in Louisville, Ky., and are pictured. Pictured from left are Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, delegate; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, delegate; Claire Smith,
Jemison, alternate; and Camden Upchurch, Lineville, alternate.
2026 Alabama Junior Beef Expo Angus Show
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
Bryson Upchurch of Clay County exhibited the reserve champion bred and owned heifer during the Breeding Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery March 17. It was also the champion bred and owned Angus. The show is annually coordinated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and is held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Bryson Upchurch of Clay County exhibited the reserve champion bred and owned heifer during the Breeding Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery March 17. It was also the champion bred and owned Angus. The show is annually coordinated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and is held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer
Sara Beth Faust of Blount County exhibited the fourth overall bred and owned heifer during the Breeding Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery March 17. It was also the reserve champion bred and owned Angus. The show is annually coordinated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and is held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Sara Beth Faust of Blount County exhibited the fourth overall bred and owned heifer during the Breeding Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery March 17. It was also the reserve champion bred and owned Angus. The show is annually coordinated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and is held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Reserve Champion Heifer
Bryson Upchurch of Clay County exhibited the reserve champion heifer during the Breeding Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery March 17. It was also the champion Angus. The show is annually coordinated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and is held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Bryson Upchurch of Clay County exhibited the reserve champion heifer during the Breeding Show at the Jr. Livestock Show in Montgomery March 17. It was also the champion Angus. The show is annually coordinated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and is held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Reserve Champion Owned Female
BCII Miss Prim 5025 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Beef Expo Angus Show, March 17 in Montgomery, Ala. Camden Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the February 2025 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017.
BCII Miss Prim 5025 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Junior Beef Expo Angus Show, March 17 in Montgomery, Ala. Camden Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the February 2025 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017.