Leigh FFA Qualifies for State Land Judging
Launch the media gallery 1 playerAfter many hours of preparation, 23 members of the Leigh FFA chapter traveled to
Wisner, Nebraska, to compete in district land judging on October 8, 2025. The chapter found
great success, qualifying for state!
Each participant judged four holes, individually receiving an individual score. At each
hole, contestants judged physical features of soil, determined land capability, and evaluated
management practices needed for proper stewardship.
On the state qualifying team, the high score was received by Luke Eisenmann receiving
13th out of 500 contestants. The team of Luke Eisenmann, Cade Hoesly, Caleb Settje, and
Briggs Klug placed 4th out of 15 teams.
In two weeks on October 22, the team will represent Leigh competing at the state level!
Caleb Settje said, “District land judging went great, and I had a lot of faith in my other
teammates. As we prepare for state, I’m hopeful for good results and to place well.”
“We had a beautiful day for land judging. We have a huge district with over 500 kids and
to qualify for state is a big accomplishment. I am very proud of how everyone did,” said FFA
advisor Alyssa Went.
District Land Judging Results:
State Qualifying Team Members: Luke Eisenmann – 13th, Cade Hoesly – 67th, Briggs Klug –
97th, Caleb Settje- 107th
Other Contestant Results: Cody Jedlicka – 133, Tyce Larson – 144, James Moore – 161,
Blake Loseke – 167, Brayden Loseke – 172, Wyatt Eisenmann – 176, Kyle McMullin – 207,
Easton Brabec – 230, Rebecca Hastreiter – 261, Madisyn Lich – 264, Avery Kuester – 280,
Cash Fehringer – 293, Sadie Brabec – 303, Trenton Olsen – 321, Jurnee Mullenhoff – 324,
Layton Held – 325, Emily Waterman - 347th