2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show

Angus exhibitors led 149 entries at 2026 Atlantic National Junior Angus Show, May 22 - 23 in Timonium, Md. Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo, evaluated the owned females, bred-and-owned females, bred-and-owned bulls, cow-calf pair and steers. Scott Greiner, Blacksburg, Va., evaluated the phenotype and genotype females.

Grand Champion PGS Female

CarDon Craftsman 227 of 1056 won grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Bryce Hofing, Coatesville, Ind., owns the May 2025 daughter of Connealy Craftsman. She first claimed division 2 champion. Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo, evaluated the owned females, bred-and-owned females, bred-and-owned bulls, cow-calf pair and steers. Scott Greiner, Blacksburg, Va., evaluated the phenotype and genotype females. Photo by Next Level Images.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

SSF Sanctuary 1175 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., owns the January 2025 son of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. He earlier won junior calf champion. Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo, evaluated the owned females, bred-and-owned females, bred-and-owned bulls, cow-calf pair and steers. Scott Greiner, Blacksburg, Va., evaluated the phenotype and genotype females. Photo by Next Level Images.

Reserve B&O Summer Bull Calf Champion

CAF Thunder won bred-and-owned reserve summer bull calf champion at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Jasper Stewart, Bloomington, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.

Reserve B&O Fall Bull Calf Champion

Ferree Fitz Sullivan 2582 won bred-and-owned reserve fall bull calf champion at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.

Grand Champion Steer

BNWZ Steer 5049 won grand champion steer at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Lexiann Little, Michigan City, Ind., owns the May 2025 son of Seldom Rest Regulate 0105. Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo, evaluated the owned females, bred-and-owned females, bred-and-owned bulls, cow-calf pair and steers. Scott Greiner, Blacksburg, Va., evaluated the phenotype and genotype females. Photo by Next Level Images.

Junior Showmanship

These young Angus enthusiasts won top honors in junior showmanship at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Pictured from left are Claire Murnin, Miss American Angus, presenting; Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., champion; Makynze Ellis, Greenfield, Ind., reserve champion; and Weston Haag, Plymouth, Ind., third place. Photo by Next Level Images.

Merit Award Winners

These Angus juniors were awarded Atlantic National Merit Scholarships at the 2026 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Pictured from left are Daniel Rohrbaugh, presenting; Betsie Michael, presenting; Adam Miller, Gridley, Ill.; Clara Henderson, East Troy, Wis.; Jacob Marksbury, Buffalo, Ky.; Tucker Bayer, Ringle, Wis.; Remi Gardner, Paris, Tenn.; Madison Stratton, Appomattox, Va.; Katelyn Dargus, Buchanan, Mich.; Sophia Royer, Attica, Ind.; Ava Wood, Willow Spring, N.C.; Amelia Miller, Gridley, Ill.; Charlotte Wood, Willow Spring, N.C.; Bryce Hofing, Coatesville, Ind.; Gretchen Clark, presenting; and Pam Velisek, presenting. Amelia Miller was also the recipient of the Greg Krueger award. Photo by Next Level Images.