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Grand champion steer announced at FW Stock Show
The judges say this year’s competition was stiff. They looked for a combination of physical features, genetics and a "wow factor."
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Grand Champion Steer at this year's Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo was auctioned off for $375,000 on Saturday.
FWSSR Grand Champion Steer Auctioned
The 2025 grand champion steer is a silver American Cross named Alley Cat.
Vaden’s Acoustics & Drywall, Inc. placed the winning $375,000 bid in the auction at Watt arena.
Alley Cat's owner is 16-year-old Mattison Koepp, of La Vernia, Texas, near San Antonio.
The Reserve Grand Champion Steer, shown by Bricelyn Patschke of Idalou, Texas, was auctioned off for $300,000.
By the numbers:
More than $10 million was raised in the Stock Show's Youth Auction.
That is approximately $1.8 million more than last year.
What they're saying:
"Our amazing buyers at the Junior Sale of Champions make a tremendous investment in these incredible youth that participate in our show," said Stock Show General Manager Matt Carter. "A huge thank you to the Fort Worth community that supports these young men and women who will make sure tomorrow’s livestock industry and food security is in good hands."
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo and past FOX 4 coverage.