2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show

Angus exhibitors led 68 entries at 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries before naming champions.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

Pipe Creek Split Decision won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Owen Miller, Gaston, Ind., owns the March 2025 son of PVF Insight 0129. He first claimed junior champion. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

Patton CEO 510 YAF won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Audrey Korniak, Rensselaer, Ind., owns the March 2025 son of BNWZ Executive Decision 2219. He first won reserve junior champion. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female

Ferree Fitz Phyllis 2515 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the January 2025 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She first won junior champion. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female

Pipe Creek Maid 3225 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Emma Miller, Gaston, Ind., owns the September 2025 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B. She first claimed senior calf champion. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair

SK Patton Proven Queen L18 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Audrey Korniak, Rensselaer, Ind., owns the November 2023 daughter of SKPatton Franchise 107. A November 2025 heifer calf sired by PVF Marvel 9185 completes the winning duo. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Grand Champion Owned Female

Conley DT Saras Dream 4305 won supreme champion receiving the Jack Sweeney Memorial award and grand champion owned female at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Makynze Ellis, Greenfield, Ind., owns the September 2024 daughter of Conley Ransom 1810. She first won senior champion female. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female

WB Princess 514 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Makynze Ellis, Greenfield, Ind., owns the March 2025 daughter of PVF Capone 2104. She first won late junior champion. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Grand Champion Steer

HAAG Black Box 2500 won grand champion steer at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Weston Haag, Plymouth, Ind., owns the May 2025 son of HAAG Blackout 2321. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer

GRDT Good Man 223N won reserve grand champion steer at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Weston Haag, Plymouth, Ind., owns the February 2025 son of STAG Good Times 201 ET. John Jacobs, Liberty Center, Ind., evaluated the 68 entries. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Senior Champion Showman

Karlea Dominiack, Plymouth, Ind., right, was named champion in the senior showmanship division at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Also pictured is John Jacobs, judge, left. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Intermediate Showmanship

These young Angus enthusiasts won top honors in intermediate showmanship at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Pictured from left are John Jacobs, judge; Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., champion; Ethan Miller, Gaston, Ind., reserve champion; Hadley Korniak, Rensselaer, Ind., third place; Adaelyn Berg, Elwood, Ind., fourth place; and Ryan Rodgers, Greenfield, Ind., fifth place. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Junior Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior showmanship division at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Pictured from left are John Jacobs, judge; Eisley Knoy, Lafayette, Ind., champion; Makynze Ellis, Greenfield, Ind., reserve champion; Bo Weyer, Ferdinand, Ind., third place; Blake Miller, Otterbein, Ind., fourth place; and Sawyer Knoy, Lafayette, Ind., fifth place. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

Novice Showmanship

These young Angus enthusiasts won top honors in the novice showmanship division at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Pictured from left are John Jacobs, judge; Caroline Sankey, champion, and Cyrus Sankey, reserve champion, both of Economy, Ind.; Paxton Knoy, Lafayette, Ind., third place; Hallie Marlin, Indianapolis, Ind., fourth place; and Heston Crowder, Waynetown, Ind., fifth place. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.

NJAS Showmanship Qualifiers

Allie Howell, Marengo, Ind., left, and Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., right, qualified to represent Indiana at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Louisville, Ky. They are pictured at the 2026 Indiana Junior Angus Preview Show, June 21 in Lebanon, Ind. Photo by CVA Livestock Photography.