Batesville FFA Qualifies for National Contest with 2nd Team High at State Skillathon Contest

It was a successful day for Batesville with many individuals placing in the Top 50 of their respective divisions. 

(Batesville, Ind.) - Batesville FFA Skillathon recently competed at the State Skillathon Contest at the Boone County Fairgrounds. 

The Livestock Skillathon is a 4‑H and FFA Career Development Event where participants compete individually or as teams in activities related to livestock production. It includes identification and knowledge challenges, and is open to both junior and senior teams

It was a successful day for Batesville with many individuals placing in the Top 50 of their respective divisions. 

Batesville's FFA Team finished as the 2nd High Team, earning National Contest qualification. Reagan Flaspohler placed as the 2nd High Individual, and Lucas Ludwig was 3rd High Individual. Lily Eckstein and Alexis Koch played a vital role in the team's qualification for the National Contest. 

The 4-H Team was recognized for Top 50 performances. Lyla Struewing placed 13th, Emma Nobbe was 29th, Chase Nobbe 36th and Taytum Froehling was 50th.

On October 3, Batesville FFA Skillathon headed to the Boone County Fairgrounds to compete in the State Skillathon Contest! We had a very successful day, with many individuals placing in the top 50 of their respective divisions. Congratulations to all of our members who participated!

Earlier this season Reagan Flaspohler was 2nd High Individual at State, 1st High at the Regional Qualifier and 1st High at the Hamilton Heights Invitational. Lucas Ludwig was 3rd High Individual at State, 2nd High Individual at the Regional Qualifier, and 10th High Individual at the Hamilton Heights Invitational.