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The Throwdown

About

The Western Illinois Throwdown was started by a group of individuals who are passionate about showcasing the livestock and youth of Western Illinois. Originally designed to showcase the County Fair 4-H Grand Champions from 12 Western, IL counties. Ultimately, selecting the best of the best!

Due to Covid restrictions the 2020 Throwdown will have a different vibe. We will include ALL 4-H Exhibitors from the 12 County Scope. In 2021 we will return to the regular scheduled program.

Contact Us

Sheep & Goat Directors   Cattle Directors   Swine Directors
Brent Titus
217.202.3550

Zach Stuaan
309.333.5532
 

Grant Malone
309.351.6412

 

AJ Line
309.371.5655
  Max Look
309.635.5392
Mason Flack
309.371.9453
           
Youth Coordinator   Marketing
Rhonda Flack
309.368.0408
  Lindsey Titus
217.549.0165

 

Scholarships

2024 Scholarship Application

2020 Scholarship Winners
2020 Scholarship Winners
Pictured left to right: Sheridan Hank, Case Hennenfent, Hunter Johnson, Dane Libby

 

Show Entries

  SHOW REQUIREMENTS
We are sending you this information as we begin our final preparations of awards and prizes for all the participants involved.
In the following you will find the information to get you prepared for the most exciting livestock show in Western Illinois.
   
   
  • All animals are to be in place at the Knox County Fairgrounds, in Knoxville, IL by 2 pm on the day of your show. You may arrive as early as 8 am if you would like.
• Exhibitors need to be Illinois State Fair eligible age to exhibit.
• Market Ewes, Does, & Heifers can exhibit, but may show with their male counterparts if numbers  &don’t justify division
• You may either stall in the barns or show off of your trailer, if you stall in the barns you will be expected to  clean your pens before        you leave.
•Bedding is not provided. Generators are strongly encouraged.
• Barn stalling is first come first serve
• There will be a mandatory Exhibitor meeting prior to the show, all exhibitors are expected to attend
• Fitting of the cattle is at the discretion of the exhibitor, NO ARTIFICIAL FILLING OR HAIR
•  If you are selected a Champion or Reserve in your species, you are required to take a backdrop photo to be used on our social media platforms, before getting your premium money. 
• Valid Health Papers are required
• Good Sportsmanship is expected from all exhibitors and parents
• Please help us keep the fairgrounds tidy, YOU MUST pick up your trash in your stalling area! The Knox County Fair Board has been more than generous in our show, please help us make sure they do the same in the future.
• There will be a designated area for manure, please make sure your animal’s waste finds its way there.
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

Winners

2023  
Breeding Does
Grand Champion
Abott Hess
Fulton Co
Reserve Grand
Tyler Marlow
Mercer County

 

 

 
Bronze
Kendall Ellerbrock
Henry County

 

 
Market Goats
Grand Champion
Nolan Hoge
McDonough County
Reserve Grand
Kendall Ellerbrock
Henry County

 

 

 
Bronze
Harper Hess
Fulton County

 

 
Breeding Ewes
Grand Champion
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry County
Reserve Grand
Kinsey Liesman, Mason Co

 

 

 
Bronze
Jaxon Adams
Mercer County 

 

 
Market Lambs

Grand Champion
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry County

Reserve Grand
Kaizer Downs
Stark County

 

 

 
Bronze
Kinsey Leisman
Mason County

 

 
Breeding Gilts
Grand Champion
Nolan Hoge
McDonough County
Reserve Grand
Miranda Reed
Henry County

 

 

 
Bronze
Kellen Wall
Stark County

 

 
Market Barrows
Grand Champion
Kenley Medley
Henry County
Reserve Grand
Addison Ryan
Warren County

 

 

 
Bronze
Alexis Main
Knox County

 

 
Breeding Heifers
Grand Champion
Kyle Eathington 
Fulton County

Reserve Grand
Macy Hoag
Rock Island County

 

 

 
Bronze
Avery Seys
Henry County

 

 
Market Steers
Grand Champion
Ainsely Link
Knox County
Reserve Grand
Kylie Gillespie
Stark County

 

 

 
Bronze
John Nightingale
Henry County

 

 
2022  
Breeding Does
Grand Champion
Cole Ellerbrock
Henry County
Reserve Grand
Tyler Marlow
Mercer County

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Harper Hess
Fulton County

 

 
Market Goats
Grand Champion
Kendall Ellerbrock
Henry County
Reserve Grand
Noah Rogers 
Tazewell County 

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Madilyn Pruett
Knox County

 

 
Breeding Ewes
Grand Champion
Cole Ellerbrock
Henry County
Reserve Grand
Colson Cowser
Peoria County

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Jaxon Adams
Mercer County 

 

 
Market Lambs
Grand Champion
Carter Hoge
McDonough County
Reserve Grand
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry County

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Logan Corzatt
Warren County

 

 
Breeding Gilts
Grand Champion
Lola Link
Knox County
Reserve Grand
Jack Jungmann
Mercer County

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Ryan Murphy
Stark County

 

 
Market Barrows
Grand Champion
Addyson Ryan
Warren County
Reserve Grand
Lola Link
Knox County

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Carter Hoge
McDonough County 

 

 
Breeding Heifers
Grand Champion
Ella Eathington 
Fulton County
Reserve Grand
Maci Brooks
Warren County

 

 

 
   
Bronze
Carter Hoge
McDonough County

 

 
Market Steers
Grand Champion
Kyle Eathington 
Fulton County
Reserve Grand
Luke Jungmann
Mercer County

 

 

 
Bronze
Kylie Gillespie
Stark County

 

 
2020  
Top 5 Overall - Breeding Does
Grand Champion
Nate Lower
Mercer Co.
Reserve Grand
Tyler Marlow
Mercer Co.

 

 

 
3rd Overall
Reese Marlow
Mercer Co.
4th Overall
Kendra Meyer
Stark Co.
   
5th Overall
Mackenzie Pruett
Knox Co.

 

 

 
Top 5 Overall - Market Wethers
Grand Champion
Nolan Hoge
McDonough Co.
Reserve Grand
Nolan Hoge
McDonough Co.
   
3rd Overall
Kendra Meyers
Stark Co.
4th Overall
Kendra Meyers
Stark Co.
   
5th Overall
Kendra Meyers
Stark Co.

 

 

 
Top 5 Overall - Breeding Ewes
Grand Champion
Trace Titus
Mercer Co.
Reserve Grand
Kendall Ellerbrock
Henry Co.
   
3rd Overall
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry Co.
4th Overall
Sheridan Hank
Mercer Co.
   
5th Overall
Cole Ellerbrock
Henry Co.
 

 

 

Top 5 Overall - Market Lambs
Grand Champion
Trace Titus
Mercer Co.
Reserve Grand
Carter Hoge
McDonough Co.
   
3rd Overall
Trace Titus
Mercer Co.
4th Overall
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry Co.
   
5th Overall
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry Co.

 

 

 
Top 5 Breeding Gilts
Grand Champion
Slone Windish
Peoria Co.
Reserve Grand
Slone Windish
Peoria Co.
   
3rd Overall
Makayla Park
Henry Co.
4th Overall
Evan Wynne
Mercer Co.
   
5th Overall
Anna Link
Knox Co.

 

 

 
Top 5 Market Barrows
Grand Champion
Castin Rash
Stark Co.
Reserve Grand
Avery Rash
Stark Co.
   
3rd Overall
Hailey VanOpdorp
Henry Co.
4th Overall
Adelyn Hardin
Henry Co.
   
5th Overall
Morgan Wagner
Fulton Co.
 

 

 

Top 5 Breeding Heifers
Grand Champion
Kylee Meyers
Stark Co.
Reserve Grand
Avery Seys
Henry Co.
   
3rd Overall
Nolan Hoge
McDonough Co.
4th Overall
Addison Fidler
Fulton Co.
   
5th Overall
Keegan Bohnsack
Rock Island, Co.

 

 

 
Top 5 Market Steers
Grand Champion
Kylie Gillespie
Stark Co.
Reserve Grand
Sydney Wisnefski
Stark Co.
   
3rd Overall
Payton Line
Mercer Co.
4th Overall
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry Co.
 

 

 

5th Overall
Lilly Gillespie
Stark Co
 

 

 

2019  
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Grand Champion Steer
Chet Gillespie
Mercer County
Reserve Champion Steer
Madeline Nightingale
Henry County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
Sydney Wisnefski
Stark County
Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer
Carter Hoge
McDonough County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Market Lamb
Trace Titus
Mercer County

Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Kashen Ellerbrock
Henry County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Breeding Ewe
Carter Hoge
McDonough County
Reserve Chamion Breeding Ewe
Trace Titus
Mercer County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Barrow
Morgan Wagner
Fulton County
Reserve Champion Barrow
Avery Rash
Stark County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Gilt
Kelton Ryan
Warren County
Reserve Champion Gilt
Ellie Robinson
Mercer County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Wether Goat
Ryan Lower
Mercer County
Reserve Champion Wether Goat
Emma Coursey
Warren County

 

 

 
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Grand Champion Breeding Doe
Mackenzie Pruett
Knox County
Reserve Champion Doe
McKay Grohmann
Warren County

 

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