The Green Ridge FFA Livestock Judging Team competed at the American Royal on Sunday, Oct. 18. This nationally recognized contest had competitors from 13 states. The Green Ridge FFA team, representing Missouri, placed 4th in the nation. Other team results were as follows: 4th in the sheep/goat division and 5th in oral reasons. Individual results were: Elliott Cooley placing 5th overall, 3rd in the swine division and 3rd in the sheep/goat division. Maggie Reed placed 3rd in the cattle division. Pictured are team members: Rayleigh Birdwell, Elliott Cooley, Elyse Cooley and Maggie Reed. Their FFA Advisor is Laura Cooley. (Photo courtesy of Laura Cooley)