On Friday evening of the 2025 National Junior Angus Show, 15 junior showmen from across the country stood with bated breath to learn who would earn the coveted title of Champion Showman. As the lights shone down and the crowd leaned in, one name would soon be called, capping off a week of unforgettable moments along Route 66.
Kaden Buher, Mason, left, and Blake Pillars, Martin, right, represented Michigan at the 2025 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 3-4 in Tulsa, Okla. Forty youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 59th annual event. Photo by Next Level Images.
