During Saturdays Spring Blossom pageants, nine lovely ladies competed for the title of Young Miss.

Zayliegh Grace Washer claimed the crown. She is the eight-year-old daughter of Larry and Rachel Bain of Smithville.

Washer succeeds last year’s Young Miss Kaylee Brooke Kent, the daughter of Kevin and Beth Kent of Dowelltown.

First runner-up went to Kaylan Isabell Prichard. She is the seven-year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty. She was also awarded the Miss Photogenic award.

Averie Nicole McMinn took second place. She is the nine-year-old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville.

Third runner-up went to Bailey Elizabeth Kidd. She is the nine-year-old daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville.

Madeline Cierra Stephens was named fourth runner-up. She is the eight-year-old daughter of Jimmy and Latisha Stephens of Smithville. She also received the Miss Personality award.

Others participating included Lilliana Vickers, the nine-year-old daughter of Brandi Norton of Smithville; Olivia Carol Gilley, the eight-year-old daughter of Jody and Natalie Gilley of Smithville; Ava Faith Pack, the eight-year-old daughter of Andy and Jessica Pack of Rock Island; and Sarah Phillips, the seven-year-old daughter of Tim and Laurel Dunn and David Phillips of Smithville.

The pageant is sponsored by the Smithville Women's Club