Union County Shines at the Region 4-H Grill Masters Challenge!

Back Row (left to right): Sarah Stokely-Cook (4-H Agent), Colt Davis, Sam Davidson, Madeleine Groce, Bennett Smith Middle Row (left to right): Coral Davis, Aspen Davis, Asher Firkin, Caleb Miller, Jaxson Moore, Jude Firkin, Virginia Firkin Front Row: Caleb Firkin Not Pictured: Ariona Payne & Brandon Davis (4-H Volunteer Leader)

Back Row (left to right): Sarah Stokely-Cook (4-H Agent), Colt Davis, Sam Davidson, Madeleine Groce, Bennett Smith Middle Row (left to right): Coral Davis, Aspen Davis, Asher Firkin, Caleb Miller, Jaxson Moore, Jude Firkin, Virginia Firkin Front Row: Caleb Firkin Not Pictured: Ariona Payne & Brandon Davis (4-H Volunteer Leader)

Union County was well represented at the Region 4-H Grill Masters Challenge Competition on September 16th, 2025. We are so proud of all our youth who competed and showcased their grilling skills!

Junior Individual Placings

Beef – Jaxson Moore – 6th Place
Beef – Asher Firkin – 9th Place
Lamb – Coral Davis – 3rd Place
Pork – Aspen Davis – 2nd Place
Poultry – Caleb Miller – 5th Place
Poultry – Caleb Firkin – 8th Place

Junior Team – 3rd Overall

(Aspen Davis, Coral Davis, Jaxson Moore, Caleb Miller)

Junior High Individual Placings

Beef – Ariona Payne – 24th Place
Lamb – Jude Firkin – 12th Place
Pork – Virginia Firkin – 17th Place
Poultry – Bennett Smith – 15th Place

Junior High Team – 16th Overall

(Ariona Payne, Jude Firkin, Virginia Firkin, Bennett Smith)

Senior High Individual Placings

Lamb – Madeleine Groce – 2nd Place
Pork – Colt Davis – 1st Place
Pork – Sam Davidson – 3rd Place

Congratulations to all our Union County Grill Masters on their hard work, teamwork, and outstanding performances at Region!

Interested in learning more about our 4-H Grill Team? Contact Sarah Stokely-Cook at 865-992-8038 or madsstok@utk.edu