UKC NextGen Spotlight Series Update
May 6, 2026
Source: Allen Gingerich, Director of Hunting Ops
Job Title: Director of Hunting Ops
Department: Hunting Ops
Email: agingerich@ukcdogs.com
UKC Coonhound Youth Spotlight Series Update
The NextGen Spotlight Series standings, sponsored by Bright Eyes, wrap up May 31. While a couple categories are nearly decided, at least a couple of the divisions could still swing with a strong finish. Standings below are current as of Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Nite Hunt Senior Division
1st: Colton Rorvik (IN) 90 points
T-2nd: Easton Michael Kisamore (WV) 40 points
T-2nd: Jenny Carmack (IN) 40 points
T-2nd: Lily Canouse (PA) 40 points
T-3rd: Ayden Mitchell (KY) 30 points
T-3rd: Gesnan Mejia (VA) 30 points
T-3rd: John Brannen (FL) 30 points
T-3rd: Rebecca Pearson (WI) 30 points
T-3rd: Tate Barfield (OK) 30 points
Nite Hunt Junior Division
1st: Macy Dunlap (NC) 70 points
2nd: Lydia Hayes (IL) 60 points
T-3rd: Jase Storey (GA) 50 points
T-3rd: Jaxon Cable (IN) 50 points
Bench Show Senior Division
1st: Dakota Blanchett (VA) 510 points
2nd: Colton Rorvik (IN) 400 points
3rd: Jordyn Brooks (VA) 200 points
Bench Show Junior Division
1st: Owen Rorvik (IN) 275 points
2nd: Paisley Warner (WV) 150 points
3rd: Kyle Blanchett (VA) 120 points
Remaining YEP/Youth Events (11)
Only 11 YEP/Youth events remain before the season ends:
5/9 Toisnot Swamp CHA (Wilson, NC)
5/155/16 Heartland Classic Youth Show (Milton, WI)
5/16 VA State Youth Championship (Franklin, VA) (double points)
5/16 Tri State CHC (Guild, TN)
5/16 Cherry Tree Coon Club (Cecilia, KY)
5/23 Breckinridge Co CC (McDaniels, KY)
5/23 MD State Youth Championship (Chesapeake City, MD) (double points)
5/30 WV State Youth Championship (Milton, WV) (double points)
5/30 Four River CHA (Sigourney, IA)
5/30 Saw Mill CH (Leakesville, MS)
5/30 Stone Mtn CC (Hamptonville, NC)
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