Katy ISD FFA Celebrates Record Breaking Auction Season
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
February 18, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
The 2026 Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo was a record-breaking season for FFA students. The milestone reflects thousands of hours of student preparation and the unwavering support of Katy families, businesses and alumni who filled the stands and bid generously to back the next generation of agricultural leaders.
The annual livestock auction generated $1.2 million in student support, which is the highest total in event history. This accomplishment is the result of thousands of hours of student preparation and the unwavering support of families, alumni, and businesses.
“More than 600 of our students proudly showcased projects that reflected months of hard work, perseverance and parent and community support," Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski said. “Every auction bid and every add-on is more than a contribution, it’s a belief in our students’ work ethic, responsibility and future success.”
A total of 687 students (exhibitors) participated in the livestock show; 161 students participated in the auction. Students must place in the livestock show to appear in the auction. Add-on sales, which allow supporters to contribute to students whose animals were not purchased in the live auction, remain open through Monday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Final totals are expected to grow as additional contributions are received.
For 83 years the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show and Katy Rodeo has provided students with opportunities while entertaining the community. Hundreds enjoyed the parade last Saturday and even more enjoyed the rodeo events.
“The Katy Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of my favorite events of the year,” says Katy ISD Board of Trustee James Cross. “It is such a visible way our students get to connect with our community. The community gets to see first-hand the work that goes into an event like this.”
This year’s Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Showmanship honorees include:
Animal Shows
Broiler
Grand Champion – [Morgan Farnsworth, Katy HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Clayton Kotzebue, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Kaeden Bratton, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Greer Gibson, Katy HS]
Rabbit
Grand Champion – [Blake Kosclskie, Morton Ranch HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Avery Anderson, Cinco Ranch HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Jonathan Teague, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Madeleine Leach, Cinco Ranch HS]
Goat
Grand Champion – [Lila Pool, Cinco Ranch HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Shayne Skinner, Freeman HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Braylon Hayes, Jordan HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Brady Zollinger, Tompkins HS]
Lamb
Grand Champion – [Avery Peltier, Katy HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Sophia Robbins, Cinco Ranch HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Addyson Watson, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Chase Comiskey, Katy HS]
Swine
Grand Champion – [Reagan Lippitt, Katy HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Lainey McDonald, Cinco Ranch HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Adison Baker, Cinco Ranch HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Addison Whitaker, Katy HS]
Steer
Grand Champion – [George Ullrich, Cinco Ranch HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Jaden Hamilton, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Carson Wiesenborn, Taylor HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Kyla Corey, Tompkins HS]
These categories were also awarded at the Livestock Show, however, they do not participate in the auction:
Best Buddies Special Rodeo
Grand Champion Lamb – [Logan Lyle, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Lamb – [Charlotte Roper, Taylor HS]
Grand Champion Goat – [Shalom Adeoti, Cinco Ranch HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Goat – [Brianna Gallardo, Cinco Ranch HS]
Floral Show
Grand Champion – [Lillian Crawley, Taylor HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Krystal Dinh, Taylor HS]
Horticulture Show
Grand Champion – [Erynn Keele, Katy HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Isabelle Anderson, Taylor HS]
Agriculture Mechanics
Grand Champion – [Aden Giles, Seven Lakes HS]
Grand Champion Showman – [Cadence Smith, Nolan Humphrey, Isabelle Anderson, Taylor HS]
Reserve Grand Champion – [Aidan Lower and George Giles, Seven Lakes HS]
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – [Parker Power, Freeman HS]
“Our FFA programs are second to none. Students and teachers pour their time and energy into not only raising and showing animals, but creating and displaying award winning art,” says Cross. “Katy ISD gets to show our community the investment we pour into our students and in turn those students show our community their talents and hard work. It’s a win for all of Katy!”
Last year $1 million was raised at the auction. The aution is still open through Monday, but even now this year has surpassed last year's number.
