St Gregory's College students claim top gongs at Nowra steer competition

Campbelltown's St Gregory's College students were out in force at the South Coast Beef School Steer Spectacular on May 6 and 7, taking out a clean sweep in the youth events.

A total of 14 schools showcased their cattle handling skills at the two-day event, under the eyes of judge Tony Starr, Starrs Limousin, Yass and associate judge Zeke Groom, Yass.

Rising from the advanced section of the parade classes, it was 15-year-old Max Gorey, St Gregory's College, who received the top parader's ribbon after coming up against fellow teammate Hamish Crampton, who won the intermediate section and then novice class winner Reagan Stubbs, Narooma High School.

Mr Gorey only started showing cattle two and a half years ago when commencing at the school and has since had a successful career being sashed grand champion parader twice before at the Southern Handlers Camp in Harden, and Kangaroo Valley show.

The youngster made his way to the top leading a home-bred Limousin heifer Trinity of the schools, which he had been working on during the show season.

Mr Gorey said it was a pretty good feeling to pick up the top place again.

The school continued its success in the junior judging classes with 15-year-old Billy Corkhill, claiming the champion ribbon.

Being raised on the family farm, the young enthusiast has been no stranger to the show scene when being involved with the family's Border Leicester stud, Normanhurst, Boorowa as well as their cattle operation.

After recently being awarded the reserve champion meat sheep junior judge at the 2025 Royal Sydney Easter Show last month, Mr Corkhill said this was his first broad ribbon judging cattle.

"There are so many opportunities to learn and further your knowledge and speak to the industry experts," he said.

Both students plan to continue with the school ag team and explore the agriculture industry.