Charley Loren Prichard, of Liberty, won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair from a field of 18 contestants ages 10-12. She is the 10 year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard.

She succeeds the 2021 Miss Sweetheart Karah Jo Ford of Smithville, the 12 year-old daughter of Hector Orozco and Amanda Ford.

Cora Marie Cox, the 11 year-old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville claimed first runner-up in the pageant.

Brileigh Nicole Bullard was named second runner-up. She is the 12 year-old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville.

Third runner-up went to 11 year-old Baylei Anne Benson of Smithville. She is the daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson. She was also named Most Photogenic.

Callen Alizabeth Tramel claimed fourth runner-up. She is the 10 year-old daughter of Hillary and Caleb Tramel of Smithville.

Ten year-old Faith Knowles of Smithville was named Miss Congeniality. She is the daughter of Rickey and Angie Knowles of Smithville

Others placing in the top ten were Lyra Dell McMinn of Smithville, 10 year-old daughter of Jake and Amanda Franklin and Nathan McMinn; Kaydence Shontae Johnson of Smithville, 12 year-old daughter of Jeremy and Trista Ashburn; Kenli Faith Fish of Smithville, 11 year-old daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Cody Fish; Faith Knowles of Smithville, 10 year-old daughter of Rickey and Angie Knowles; and Jessa Nevaeh Sanders, 12 year-old daughter of James and Misti Sanders of Smithville.