AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day
Autaugaville, Alabama

Total Number Shown: 21

Show Dates: 06/06/26

Judge(s): David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

SKW Boone 407 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the September 2024 son of Montana Judgement 1038. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

SBF Riverside 520 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the November 2025 son of CASH Blackbook 259. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female

Upchurch Lady 5822 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, Ala., owns the June 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by C & C Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female

SBF Rita Queen 403 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Sara Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the November 2024 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by C & C Photography.

Grand Champion Owned Female
Grand Champion Owned Female

Denney Sandy 592 won grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Claire Smith, Jemison, Ala., owns the October 2025 daughter of PVF DLX King Pin 0058. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by C & C Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female

AED Rita 517N won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Laura Franklin, Blountsville, Ala., owns the November 2025 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by C & C Photography.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair

SBF Sara's Rita 101 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A November 2025 bull calf sired by CASH Blackbook 259 completes the winning duo. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by C & C Photography.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair

Fulper Rita 163 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Megan Crittenden, Eclectic, Ala., owns the July 2023 daughter of LAR Man In Black. A November 2025 daughter of AAF Sunbeam 3042 is at side. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Steer
Grand Champion Steer

SKW Troubadour 505 won grand champion steer at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the October 2025 son of SKW Rip 12. David Daniel Jr., Selma, Ala., evaluated the 21 entries. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Angus Royalty

These young ladies were crowned royalty at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Makayla Walker, Toney, Miss Alabama Angus; and Alex Wood, Holly Pond, Ala., Alabama Angus princess. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Senior Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Makayla Walker, Toney, champion; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, reserve champion; and Megan Crittenden, Eclectic, third place. Photo by C & C Photography.

Intermediate Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in intermediate showmanship at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are David Daniel Jr., judge; Claire Smith, Jemison, champion; Camden Upchurch, Lineville, reserve champion; Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, third place; Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, fourth place; Grace Stegall, Arab, fifth place; and Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, sixth place. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Junior Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are David Daniel Jr., judge; Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, champion; Alex Wood, Holly Pond, reserve champion; Corbin Litherland, third place; and Bella Litherland, fourth place, both of Chancellor. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

NJAS Showmanship Qualifier

Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, qualified to represent Alabama at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Louisville, Ky. They are pictured at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Breeder of the Year

SKW Angus Farm, Toney, was named Breeder of the Year at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Shea, Cheyenne, Makayla and Sammy Walker, recipients; and Scott Haynes, Alabama Angus Association president, presenting. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Family of the Year

The Jason Faust family, Oneonta, received the Family of the Year award at the 2025 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 7 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Chris Wisener, Sara Beth Faust and Jason Faust. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Judy Parris Scholarship

Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, right, was presented with the Judy Parris scholarship at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured presenting the award is Dale Parris, left. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Alabama Womens Angus Association Scholarship

Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, left, was presented with the Alabama Angus Women's Auxiliary scholarship at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured presenting the award is June Wood, Alabama Angus Women's Association president, right. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Richard Dyar/Jay Watson Scholarship

Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, center, was presented with the Richard Dyar/Jay Watson scholarship at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured presenting the award are Richard Dyar, left, and Scott Haynes, Alabama Angus Association president, right. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Junior Contest Winners

These members were junior contest winners at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Alex Wood, Holly Pond; Reason Rutherford, Hanceville; Corbin Litherford and Bella Litherford, both of Chancellor. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Intermediate Contest Winners

Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, left, and Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, right, were intermediate contest winners at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Alabama NJAS Delegates

These junior Angus members were selected as voting delegates for this years National Junior Angus Show held this July in Louisville, Ky., and are pictured at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, delegate; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, delegate; Claire Smith, Jemison, alternate; and Camden Upchurch, Lineville, alternate. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.

Alabama Junior Angus Officers

These Alabama Angus junior member were elected to serve on the Alabama Junior Angus Association board of directors at the 2026 Alabama Angus Association Junior Preview Show and Field Day, June 6 in Autaugaville, Ala. Pictured from left are Kynleigh Wood, Holly Pond, president; Camden Upchurch, Lineville, vice president; Alex Wood, Holly Pond, secretary/treasurer; Claire Smith, Jemison, reporter; Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, north director; Lilly Smith, Jemison, central director; Aubry McCarthy, Chancellor, south director; Sara Beth Faust, Oneonta, director at large; and Reason Rutherford, Hanceville, director at large; and Bryson Upchurch, Lineville, director at large. Photo by Trevor Haney, American Angus Association.