Cypress Ranch High School students showcased their skills at the 2025 CFISD Livestock Show and Sale, bringing home top honors in multiple categories. The annual event, held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the CFISD Exhibit Center in Cypress, Texas, featured a variety of competitions, culminating in an auction that raised over $625,000 for student projects.
Sophomore Mackenzie Walcik led the way for Cypress Ranch, exhibiting the Grand Champion steer. Senior Hailey Poulson also made an impressive showing, securing the Grand Champion title for heifers and showmanship, while also earning Reserve Champion in heifer showmanship. Poulson further demonstrated her versatility by exhibiting the Grand Champion swine.
Senior Lyssa Vick continued Cypress Ranch’s dominance by winning Grand Champion in goat showmanship.
“FFA has given me so many opportunities and lifelong friendships. Winning my first buckle motivated me to work harder, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end my school show career,” Vick said.
The event spanned three days, beginning with shows for horticulture, agricultural mechanics, rabbits, lambs and cattle on Jan. 30. Poultry, goats and swine judging took place on Jan. 31, and the final day featured the freezer sale, buyer’s luncheon, silent auction, and premium sale/live auction.
With strong performances across multiple categories, Cypress Ranch students demonstrated their commitment to agricultural excellence, solidifying the school’s reputation as a powerhouse in the CFISD Livestock Show.
Senior Joslyn Harrell, who won first in her class for her goat, shared why FFA holds a special place in her heart.
“I love FFA because it always came so naturally to me, and the environment has always been something I thrive in,” Harrell said.
Her achievement in the competition is a testament to her dedication and passion for livestock showing.
The success of Cypress Ranch students at the 2025 CFISD Livestock Show highlights the dedication, hard work and passion that drive FFA participants. Their achievements not only bring pride to their school but also inspire future students to take part in agricultural education and competitive livestock showing. As the program continues to grow, Cypress Ranch FFA members will undoubtedly carry on the tradition of excellence in the years to come
