‘It feels really good’: Fifth-grader going home with $109,000 winning bid for San Antonio stock show’s grand champion steer

More than 200 steers were auctioned off Saturday during the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show...

Luke Altman of Shallowater smiles after his grand champion steer brought in $109,000 during the annual junior steer auction Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.Ten-year-old Luke Altman stood tall as he led his grand champion steer, Murphy, in circles in the auction ring as buyers bid on the light tan Simmental.

The prize comes after a lot of hard work on Luke’s part, committing a couple hours a day for the past year to care for Murphy. “It feels really good,” Luke said, almost at a loss for words as his loved ones stood behind him preparing to pose for photos with the youngster and Murphy.

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