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Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Johnson City FFA teams dominate spring contests; Axtell secures $14,000 in scholarships

Johnson City FFA teams dominate spring contests; Axtell secures $14,000 in scholarships
Michael Axtell wins the San Antonio Stock Show Wildlife CDE. (Contributed photo)

The Johnson City FFA Career Development Event (CDE) teams have been on a blistering winning streak throughout February and March, hauling in prestigious individual titles and thousands of dollars in scholarship funds.

The season’s standout performer, Wildlife Team member Michael Axtell, has become a force to be reckoned with on the state level. Axtell’s spring highlight came at the San Antonio Livestock Show, where he clinched first place, earning a massive $10,000 scholarship.

His victory in San Antonio was the crown jewel of a dominant month. Just days prior, Axtell swept the Blanco/Harris Double Header (adding $3,000 to his fund) and later secured a win at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, tacking on another $1,000.

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