Youth News
Kolby Griffin and Jacie Cantrell Take Top Prizes at OKOGA's 2nd Annual STACK Summer Pig Show
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:10:39 CDT
Kolby Griffin of Paul's Valley and Jacie Cantrell of Ripley took home the top prizes at the second annual STACK Summer Classic Pig show, sponsored by the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association (OKOGA) and energy companies.
Griffin won the $1,000 grand champion prize, and Cantrell won the $500 reserve grand champion prize at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds. More than 100 competitors displayed 300 pigs and shared $10,000 in cash awards and prizes.
Exhibitors' entry fees were all awarded back to them and event expenses were covered thanks to sponsorships from:
- AES Drilling Fluids
- Chaparral Energy
- Cimarex Energy
- Chesapeake Energy
- Devon Energy
- EnLink Midstream
- J&L Oilfield Services
- Marathon Oil Company
- Midship Pipeline
- Newfield Exploration
- Select Energy Services
Winners who raised breed champions also received cash prizes and gifts such as YETI coolers.
"Young people who dedicate their time to raising animals are important to Oklahoma's future," OKOGA President Chad Warmington said. "Whether they stay in agriculture or join the energy industry, the lessons they learn will serve them well. The people of the energy industry are proud to help celebrate their success."
Source - Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association
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