– Grand: Shepard Silvers, Junction FFA, $500,000Grand: Blaze Mock, Erath County 4-H, $305,000Shepard Silvers had the highest sale in the event’s history. The purchase was made by the Hildebrand family in honor of Jeff Hildebrand’s 65th birthday. Jeff’s daughter, Brittany Hildebrand, spoke on his behalf after he was not able to attend.
“The auction brings all of us together for one common goal,” Hildebrand said. “To promote agriculture, support the youth of Texas, and to showcase western heritage... has often said ‘there is no finer organization than the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and their ability to support education.” Blaze Mock had the highest sale among goats with his entry—named “Apollo Creed”—going for $305,000. The buyers were Amy and Mark Melton, the Hucherson and Townsend Family—in memory of Ken Hucherson, Mary Lee, Alan Stigall, and Tammy, Peyton and Mitchell Barrier.
“We did this in memory of my dad,” said Scott Townsend, who attended with his mother and family. “He always said that he could invest in a lot of stuff, but the best investment is for the youth of Texas... We’re not only shaping young kids’ lives. We’re making America a better place.”
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