The Tippecanoe Valley soils team will head to the national contest in El Reno, Okla., in May 2025. Shown from left are Aaron Backus (alternate), Lindsay Petersen, Hayden Stookey, Luke Tucker, Lillian Dunbar, coach Michael Jones and Kade Jones. Photo provided by Michael Jones.

News Release

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley soils team will head to the national contest in El Reno, Okla., in May 2025 after their third place finish in the 4-H division and four individuals placing in the top 10 in the state contest on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Vevay.

Luke Tucker was the 10th high individual, Hayden Stookey the ninth high individual, Lindsay Petersen the fifth high individual and Lillian Dunbar the fourth high individual. The team previously won the Tri-County Invitational, finished second at the Blue River Valley FFA Invite and won the Area 10 contest.

The team is coached by Tippecanoe Valley FFA Advisor and 4-H volunteer Michael Jones.