Kerbo Takes It All, Showdown Raises $25,000.00

25 contestants competed Friday evening at the Liberal High School Auditorium for over $4,600.00 in cash and prizes and the opportunity to be one of three opening acts for the Casey Donahew Band set for Saturday night. A crowd of over 800 people enjoyed over 3 hours of entertainment before the winners were announced. Taking top honors on the night was Monica Kerbo. Kerbos vocals wowed the crowd and won over the judges to be declared the 2013 LHS Booster Club Country Showdown Champion. In second place was 2 time contestant, Dillon Taylor from Hugoton while Jared Ratzlaff took third. Ratzlaff also won the United Wireless Peoples Choice Award. The Casey Donahew Concert will take place at the Liberal High School Auditorium and tickets are still available at the Crazy House until 12:00pm and also, if there are any left, will be available at the door. Ticket price is just $15. Showdown Weekend is brought to you in part by several local sponsors and 102.7 The Legend with the proceeds from both nights going to the Liberal High School Booster Club. This years event has raised around $24,000.00 for the Booster Club