INDIANAPOLIS — Lawrence County’s own Madelyn Crouch earned top honors on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive presented by Indiana Farm Bureau. Crouch was named the Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe exhibitor during the showcase held inside the Corteva Coliseum.
The Supreme Drive brought together elite 4-H livestock exhibitors from across the state to compete for premier titles across multiple species categories.
As a Reserve Supreme Champion winner, Crouch will be formally recognized in September at the annual Celebration of Champions held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The upcoming ceremony celebrates the academic scholarship, commitment, and agricultural achievements of top 4-H participants across Indiana.
Members of the community wishing to support local 4-H youth and scholarship programs through donations can learn more at www.IndianaStateFairFoundation.com.
2026 Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive Results
Supreme Champions
- Supreme Champion Gilt: Mya Holderly, White County
- Supreme Champion Ewe: Oakley Rinehart, Cass County
- Supreme Champion Percentage Doe: Clayton Newton, Knox County
- Supreme Champion Full Blood Doe: Lizzie Hefner, Boone County
- Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer: Ellie Bollenbacher, Marshall County
- Supreme Champion Dairy Cow: Kandace Ford, Adams County
Reserve Supreme Champions
- Reserve Champion Gilt: Landry Rodibaugh, Jasper County
- Reserve Champion Ewe: Madelyn Crouch, Lawrence County
- Reserve Champion Percentage Doe: Grace Ellis, Johnson County
- Reserve Champion Full Blood Doe: Clayton Newton, Knox County
- Reserve Champion Dairy Heifer: Robyn Ekovich, LaPorte County
- Reserve Champion Dairy Cow: Carson Nicely, Boone County
