Reece Johnson, representing Quitman High School 4-H, was named the Champion Junior Division Record Book winner at the third annual Northwest District Pen of 3 Commercial Heifer Show and Sale. His pen of home-raised replacement heifers was then sold at a special 4-H sale before the start of the regular sale at the Red River Livestock Auction in Coushatta, LA. 

In attendance at the sale, serving as a State Livestock Ambassador was Gracie Bourgeois of Grace Christian Academy in Jonesboro, as well as Jess Potts from Quitman High School and Noah Lewis (Homeschool), who are up-and-coming livestock club members.

The event allows 4-H youth throughout the northwest region of Louisiana to participate in a livestock project other than the traditional show-ring cattle projects and to get a firsthand look at all the workings of a livestock auction, from unloading to bidding.

Youth also learn how to properly care for livestock and keep records on feed costs, veterinary expenses, etc., through completing a detailed record book.