Hicks High School 4-H member Coen Davis was recently recognized for earning first place in his division in the Match Split competition during this year’s West Louisiana Forestry Festival Woodsman Skills competition.

The Vernon Parish 4-H Club presented Davis with his first-place ribbon during a Hicks High School 4-H Club meeting, recognizing his achievement in the forestry skills event.

According to Vernon Parish 4-H, Davis had left the competition before organizers were able to present him with his award.

Club representatives later arranged to recognize him during the school meeting, ensuring he received his ribbon and acknowledgment for his accomplishment.

The Match Split event was part of the festival’s Woodsman Skills competition, which provides participants an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in forestry-related activities.

Vernon Parish 4-H congratulated Davis on his first-place finish and expressed pride in his performance.

The recognition highlighted Davis’ achievement while celebrating student participation in agricultural and forestry-related competitions through the 4-H program.