Masters Week
Greatest week of the year! We’re hitting the ground running this morning—time to get equipment cleaned up and ready for the late spring and summer run.
Monday Motivation
“Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.” — Jack Nicklaus
There are going to be weeks where things don’t go your way. Plans get delayed. You get beat.
But the difference between the ones who make it and the ones who don’t isn’t talent—it’s staying power.
Show up anyway.
Put your head down anyway.
Keep working anyway.
Because if you stay in it long enough… things start to turn.
Let’s have a week.
This Past Weekend
The Pinnacle Goat Sale
Lot: 28 | Tag: 6127 | $40,000
KM Timeless x KL 4129 (Kill The Noise x One & Only) | Doe Kid
Bred By: Kempker Livestock
Lot: 1 | Tag: 26060 | $30,000
KM Platinum x ML24015 (I Am The Way x ML2147) | Wether
Bred By: Mock Livestock
Lot: 31 | Tag: 6140 | $22,000
KM Platinum x KL 3098 (Tag Me In x Night Hawk) | Wether
Bred By: Kempker Livestock
Lot: 4 | Tag: 26073 | $22,000
Platinum x Free for All | Wether
Bred By: Falkenstien Show Goats
Lot: 36 | Tag: 6157 | $19,000
KM Platinum x KL 3098 (Tag Me In x Night Hawk) | Doe
Bred By: Kempker Livestock
The Queens Pig Sale
Lot: 19 | EN: 8-3 | $10,000
UNRIVALED x WILDTIME X BACKDROP | Dark Cross Male
Bred By: Day Family Showpigs
Lot: 17 | EN: 37-2 | $8,500
WALK OFF x TO THE MOON | Dark Cross Male
Bred By: Atkins Livestock
Lot: 66 | EN: 7-5 | $8,000
MAINLINE x AFFLICTION | Dark Cross Female
Bred By: Blackjack Genetics
Lot: 54 | EN: 7-1 | $6,500
MR. IRRELEVANT x TITAN | Spot Female
Bred By: Whittington Showpigs
Lot: 45 | EN: 83-1 | $5,000
KNIFE TALK x ALL RISE | Dark Cross Male
Bred By: Halphen Show Pigs
The Brotherhood Pig Sale
Lot: 10 | EN: 14-1 | $9,000
All Access x WildSide x Never Before
Bred By: Phillips Showpig
Lot: 6 | EN: 4-9 | $8,500
Night Cap x Money Line
Bred By: Soileau Farms
Lot: 17 | EN: 29-4 | $8,000
Seeing Things x White Feather x Wams Mom |
Bred By: Ham Livestock
Lot: 7 | EN: 15-1 | $5,500
Unrivaled x Quite | Lease Gilt
Bred By: Soileau Farms
Lot: 8 | EN: 14-5 | $5,000
Stone Cold x Money On
Bred By: Theriot Showpigs
The KV website has been updated to include past sales information. By clicking the link below and selecting the “Closed Sales” tab, you can browse completed sales.
Each sale includes the full sale report, lot details, breeder information, sire and dam records, and photos of the lots when available.
Happening This Week
April 11th
Holy Smoke Pig Sale • Mulhall, Oklahoma
Brockman Farms • Montgomery, Texas
Made For More Pig Sale • Clear Spring, Maryland
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Cooper’s Corner
Written by ~ Cooper Sneary
“Hey Siri, queue Sun Is Shining by Bob Marley.”
Beautiful days—75 degrees, sunshine, and the grass is finally starting to green up. Spring cleaning around the farm is in full swing, along with some much-needed maintenance on equipment.
Sales are still rolling, and the pigs have been real good.
Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend.
Plus160 Sports Column
Written by ~ Nate Thompson
NBA
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with a clear shift toward young, ascending teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as a top favorite behind MVP-level play from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the San Antonio Spurs have firmly entered the championship conversation as well, powered by the dominance and two-way impact of Victor Wembanyama. Alongside them, proven contenders like the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks round out a deep and dangerous field. The Western Conference looks especially loaded with OKC and San Antonio leading a new wave, while the East remains wide open. Expect a postseason driven by star power, depth, and a changing of the guard as the league’s next generation takes control.
As for the major NBA awards heading into the finish:
MVP (Most Valuable Player): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the frontrunner, edging out stars like Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić
DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year): Chet Holmgren leads the race, with Victor Wembanyama right there
ROY (Rookie of the Year): Cooper Flagg has separated himself in a strong class
MIP (Most Improved Player): Nickeil Alexander-Walker has surged into favorite status
6MOY (Sixth Man of the Year): Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the current leader
COY (Coach of the Year): J. B. Bickerstaff is the frontrunner after exceeding expectations
Clutch Player of the Year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is also the favorite here, consistently delivering in late-game moments and leading the league in clutch production
Bottom line: the 2026 NBA season is showcasing a new era, with teams like OKC and San Antonio leading the charge and young superstars taking over the league—setting up a playoff run that could define the next generation of NBA basketball.
Between the Sales
Written by ~ Blake Kennedy
My favorite week of the year… Masters Week.
Practice rounds are underway at Augusta National Golf Club. Tomorrow, the guys continue dialing it in. Wednesday, we get the iconic Par 3 Contest. Then Thursday morning, it all begins with the honorary tee shots.
From there, it’s four days of watching the best players in the world compete on the best course in golf… all chasing that green jacket on Sunday afternoon.
What a week it’s going to be.
I’ve got my players picked out, and I think we’re in for a great tournament. A lot of guys are playing really good golf right now. The world #1 might be cooling off just a touch—but don’t count him out… the Qi10 is back in the bag for this week!
Players I’m watching this week:
Scottie Scheffler - My 2026 Winner Pick
Rory McIlroy
Viktor Hovland
Brian Harman
Ludvig Åberg
Sleepers this week:
Matt Fitzpatrick
Collin Morikawa
Si Woo Kim
Drop a comment—who are you watching make a run this week?
