Missouri junior swine exhibitors traveled to jackpot shows throughout the summer competing for points in the Missouri Pork Association Youth Show Pig Circuit.

Points for the circuit could be earned from six of eight shows held across Missouri between June and July, according to a news release. An awards presentation was held Aug. 12 at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia.

This year, 170 members participated in the program, accumulating points from several shows held across Missouri. Points could be earned in each of the following breeds for both market barrows and breeding gilts: Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Poland China, Spotted, Yorkshire, OPB and Crossbred. Points were also earned for members who participated in one of four Showmanship divisions.

Winners, by town, are:

Anna Kate Link, Moberly, third in the Hereford Barrow, fifth in the OPB Barrow and fifth in the High Point OPB Barrow.

Blake Whipple, Centralia, second in the Poland China Gilt and third in Yorkshire Barrow.

Ryan Rounsavall, Hallsville, fourth in the Crossbred Gilt, fourth in the OPB Barrow and second in Senior Showmanship.

Chase Kendrick, Mexico, third in the Spotted Barrow and third in Junior Showmanship.

Colton Kendrick, Mexico, fourth in Intermediate Showmanship and second in Duroc Barrow.

Keaton Bruns, Montgomery City, second in OPB Barrow.

Carlee Long, Paris, seventh in Overall Gilt, third in Chester White Barrow, fifth in Chester White Gilt, sixth in Crossbred Gilt, third in OPB Gilt and first in Intermediate Showmanship.

Marlena Long, Paris, first in Senior Showmanship.

Baylee Wade, Paris, fourth in the Yorkshire Gilt.

Bryce Wade, Paris, fourth in the Hampshire Barrow.

For complete results, visit the show pig circuit website.