Welcome to the 2025 Sauk Valley Angus Sale and thank you for taking time to go through the offering. We are truly blessed by the chance to do what we love, raising Angus cattle is our passion. Your continued confidence in our breeding program is truly humbling and we treasure the friendships that we have formed. This is a tremendous set of bulls that will go on to sire powerful calves at their new homes.
As we enjoy record prices in all segments of the beef industry, you can be assured that these bulls have the genetics that will allow you to fully capitalize on these soaring beef markets. Our NWSS Pen Bulls were very well received in Denver this year, where the lots 1, 2, 4, and 7 bulls were definitely crowd favorites. The fall bulls and two year olds are as powerful as any set that we have ever sold and will be ready for heavy service this spring. The bulls have been developed on a high roughage silage based ration and offer transformational real world genetics. The sale offering is rounded out by an exceptional set of young females from the heart of our herd that are truly second to none. We offer free delivery or a $50/head discount if you take them home on sale day… they are 100% guaranteed.
The friendships that we have formed with cooperators and customers alike are invaluable…. The people make the difference. We would like to thank Pyszka and Sons Cattle, Hackett Farms, and Evers Farms for their participation in this event. Be sure to mark your calendars for March 22nd and join us early to evaluate the cattle and have lunch. If there is anything that we can do to assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thanks again, Ben Sandrock 815-499-2271
PYSZKA AND SONS CATTLE OPERATION FAMILY
CATTLE CREW: JIM NAFTZGER, JORDAN PIERCESON, MARK MCDONNELL
BEN SANDROCK & MATT SANDROCK
SANDROCK FAMILY
SSAUK VALLEY ANGUS
SALE DAY PHONES:
BULL AND FEMALE SALE
SATURDAY • 12:00 NOON
MARCH 22, 2025
AT THE FARM, SOUTH OF ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS
Ben ............................................................. (815) 499-2271
Mike .......................................................................................... (815) 866-5006
Jay (815) 535-1990
Gary .......................................................................................... (815) 535-1958
Matt .......................................................................................... (815) 499-2272
AUCTIONEER:
Alex Popplewell ........................................................................ (270) 566-8822
LIVESTOCK PUBLICATION REPRESENTATIVES:
Casey Jentz, Angus Journal (608) 234-1998
Bill Schermer, The Stockman ...................................................... (641) 425-2641
Chad Claussen, The Stockman (563) 349-5089
Jared Ruter ................................................................................ (815) 238-7530
SALE LOCATION:
8681 Hickory Hills Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Sauk Valley Angus is located five miles south of Rock Falls on Route 40, 11/2 miles west on Gaulrapp Road. Watch for signs.
MOTEL HEADQUARTERS:
Country Inn & Suites, 2106 S 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL .(815) 625-3200
TRUCKING:
Truckers believed to be reliable will be available to assist you in shipping your purchase.
HERD HEALTH:
All cattle will be accompanied by proper health certificates for immediate shipment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Terms of the sale are cash or check on sale day or payment wired on the next business day. Cattle will sell under the suggested Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Association (http://www.angus.org/Pub/suggested_sale_ terms.pdf).
LIABILITY:
All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise, for their safety or for the behavior of the animals. The owners, sale management firm, and the sale staff assume no liability for property loss or any accident that may occur.
LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE:
To properly insure your investment, James F. Bessler, Inc., (815) 762-2641 and/ or Ag Authority (309) 838-4929 will be available to assist you with mortality insurance coverage.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with complete and up-to-date calving information. Announcements from auction block regarding the cattle selling in this sale take precedence over information listed in this catalog. Upto-date genetic recessive status can be viewed online at www.angus.org.
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS: Complimentary lunch sale day.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Catalog Design by Stockman Design Services of The Stockman
Register online today! For general questions please contact our office: 402-316-5460 or support@dvauction.com
RETAINED OWNERSHIP:
Sauk Valley Angus will retain a one-third semen interest in every bull selling. The buyer will receive 100% possession and full salvage value.
SALE MANAGER:
Sale book prepared by the Sale Managers
TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, ALEX POPPLEWELL AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME
At the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS
Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660
Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851
E-Mail: angushall@angushall.com www.angushall.com
**Buyers unable to attend the sale may send their bids to the Sale Manager, Regional Manager, Field Representative, or Auctioneer.
COMMENTS FROM THE SALE MANAGER:
The popular 2025 National Western Pen of Bulls exhibited by Sauk Valley Angus headline this powerful event comprised of spring yearling, fall yearling and two-year-old Angus bulls along with an elite set of females that are sure to please. Represented are breed-leading genetics from this time-tested program.
It is certainly a pleasure to work with the entire Sandrock and King families in the presentation of this important annual production sale. Make plans now to be a part of it! Please don’t hesitate to call on us at American Angus Hall of Fame if we can be of assistance with your selection decisions. We are here to serve.
Sincerely, Tom Burke, Kurt Schaff, and Alex Popplewell
2025 National Western Pen of Bulls exhibited by Sauk Valley Angus – Lots 2, 4 and 7.
SVA CRAFTSMAN 4027
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS ALTERNATE
• This powerful performance bull with strong maternal backing records a phenomenal individual weaning ratio of 121 with an individual yearling ratio of 110 along with individual IMF and ribeye ratios of 120 and 118 respectively, sired by the $500,000 ST and Select Sires bull Connealy Craftsman who leads the breed for annual registrations.
• The Pathfinder Dam has progeny weaning and yearling ratios of 107 and 103 respectively combined with progeny IMF and ribeye ratios of 102 and 104 respectively on five calves.
SVA CRAFTSMAN 4027 – He sells as Lot 1
SVA CRAFTSMAN 4012
SITZ RESILIENT 10208
CONNEALY CRAFTSMAN BLACK CATHY OF CONANGA 8521
SITZ INVESTMENT 660Z
SVA PATRICIA 8004
SVA PATRICIA 8349
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS MEMBER
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
SVA CRAFTSMAN 4008
BULL n AAA 21095840 n DOB: 2/3/24 n Tattoo: 4008
SITZ
CONANGA 450
• This calving-ease and high performance bull by Connealy Craftsman balances an individual birth ratio of 96 with an individual weaning ratio of 118 along with individual yearling and ribeye ratios of 106.
• This long, thick and powerful bull was popular at the 2025 National Western, and features a high maternal tabulation from a dam with a progeny birth ratio of 99 combined with a progeny weaning ratio of 115 on three calves, stemming from a Pathfinder grandam.
• Two maternal sisters post a collective progeny weaning ratio of 114.
CONNEALY CRAFTSMAN – Sire of Lots 1, 2 and 3.
SITZ STELLAR 726D
SITZ MISS BURGESS 1856
CONNEALY NIOBRARA 5451
BLACK CARLA OF CONANGA 450 S S ENFORCER E812
SVA PRIDE 1019
SVA PRIDE 8009
SYDGEN ENHANCE
S S MISS DAYBREAK K011 3K17
S A V SENSATION 5615
SVA PRIDE 7519
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS ALTERNATE.
• This big powerful performance bull records an individual weaning ratio of 127 and an individual yearling ratio of 112 combined with individual IMF and ribeye ratios of 130 and 110 respectively to rank in the upper echelon in multiple categories.
• This son of Connealy Craftsman was produced from a two-year-old dam and stems from a Pathfinder third dam.
SVA CRAFTSMAN 4008 – He sells as Lot 3
SVA CRAFTSMAN 4012 – He sells as Lot 2
SVA PATRICIA 0001 – Maternal sister to Lot 2.
SVA BENCHMARK 4004
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS MILL BRAE BENCHMARK 9016
BRAE FP JOANIE
CONNEALY BLACK GRANITE
SVA BURGESS MAID 1318 SVA BURGESS MAID 7301
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100
ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209
CONNEALY FINAL
BRAE FA JOANIE 9263
ELGA OF CONANGA 9109 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035
BURGESS MAID 9742
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS MEMBER
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This unique bull combines elite calving-ease with tremendous performance, balances and phenotype with lots of natural thickness and an outstanding EPD combination.
• This bull balances and individual birth ratio of 85 with an individual weaning ratio 113 along with individual yearling and ribeye ratios of 107, sired by Mill Brae Benchmark 9016 from a dam backed by generations of Pathfinder Sires.
ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209 CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT MILL BRAE FA JOANIE 9263
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN RITA 2618
SITZ INVESTMENT 660Z SVA FOREVER LADY 9723
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS ALTERNATE
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This stout, high capacity son of the Mill Brae Benchmark 9016 balances an individual birth ratio of 93 with individual weaning and yearling ratios of 121 and 111 respectively along with individual IMF and ribeye ratios of 115 and 103 respectively.
• The dam balances a progeny birth ratio of 95 with progeny weaning and yearling ratios of 108 and 106 respectively.
• This son of the proven sire Mill Brae Benchmark 9016 is a maternal brother to a Sauk Valley National Western Pen Member who sold for $5,500.
• The third dam is a Pathfinder Dam.
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS MEMBER
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This long bodied, stout made performance bull was a crowd favorite as the lead bull of the 2025 Sauk Valley National Western Pen of Bulls.
• He records an individual weaning ratio of 124 and an individual yearling ratio of 109 combined with an individual ribeye ratio of 113 as the first calf from the best two-year-old in Sauk Valley history who produced another outstanding 2025 calf.
• The productive grandam balances a progeny birth ratio of 99 with a progeny weaning ratio of 115 on three calves.
• Ranks in the top 1% for WW, YW and $F.
CURTIN RENOWN 7093
PYSZKA
• A son of the featured AI sire Linz Exemplify 71124. • The dam is a granddaughter of the Pathfinder Sires SAV Renown 3439 and Connealy Black Granite.
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS ALTERNATE
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• A maternal brother to SVA Lincoln 1026, the $20,000 top-selling Lot 1 bull of the 2022 Sauk Valley sale and one of four maternal brothers who have served as aPen of Bulls Member.
• This bull records individual weaning and yearling ratios of 119 and 114 respectively along with an individual ribeye ratio of 120.
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• A son of the popular ST Genetics sire Connealy Commerce.
• This bull is from the herd sire producing Royal Lass family.
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This son of the popular ST Genetics sire Connealy Commerce is from the Jilt family tracing two a Pathfinder third dam.
• The dam is by the Select Sires bull Deer Valley Wall Street.
SVA WHITE WATER 4506
SVA TANK 4040 17
7
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• A son of the high selling HCC Whitewater 9010.
• This calving-ease bull is from the noted Primrose family.
SVA PATRIARCH 4016 15
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This double grandson of the popular Deer Valley Growth Fund is from the first calf crop by SVA
• Tank 2032 who topped the 2023 Sauk Valley Sale as the $28,000 top-selling Lot 1 bull. The double grandsire has let the breed for annual registrations.
A son of the Alta Genetics sire Ellingson Deep
• This son of the $28,000 SVA Tank 2032 records an individual weaning ratio of 102 and an individual yearling ratio of 110.
• This bull was produced as the
SVA LINCOLN 4046
• NATIONAL WESTERN PEN OF BULLS ALTERNATE.
• This bull combines thickness with tremendous profile and phenotype coupled with an individual birth ratio or 98 along with individual weaning and yearling ratios of 118 and 108 respectively.
• This son of the $20,000 SVA Lincoln 1026 is from a dam who balances a progeny birth ratio of 99 with a progeny weaning ratio of 110 on three calves and a progeny yearling ratio of 102 on three head combined with a progeny IMF ratio of 104 on two head.
SVA LINCOLN 4043
• A son of the $20,000 SVA Lincoln 1026 with a pedigree that combines leading Sauk Valley cow families.
• The maternal grandam records a progeny weaning ratio o f107 on six calves and a progeny yearling ratio of 111 combined with progeny IMF and ribeye ratios of 112 and 113 respectively on five head.
SVA LINCOLN 4054
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• A maternal brother to SVA Yard Bar 1011 featured in the 2022 Sauk Valley Sale and used in
• RECOMMENDED
THF 220 RESOURCE L18 2318
• This descendent of the Pathfinder Sire SAV
SVA 220 RESOURCE 242
S
4
• A featured great grandson of the Pathfinder Sires SAV Resource 1441 and Connealy Consensus 7229.
• The dam has a progeny weaning ratio of 102 on six calves.
SVA EMPIRE 207
• The dam of this bull carries a straight Hoover pedigree, sired by Hoover Dam tracing to Queen of Ellston P21 who is a product of the embryo program at Hoover Angus tracing to the Pathfinder Dam Queen of Ellston H115.
• This bull is also a great grandson of SAV Resource 1441.
SVA BLACK MAGIC 4503
BULL n AAA 21179030 n
LADY ATLAS E044
• RECOMMENDED
• A performance and show ring blend sired by Montana Empire 012.
• The dam was produced in the embryo program at Prairie View Farm by the National Western Grand Champion Bull WB Pendleton 708 PVF SWSN, stemming from the
brothers Dameron First Class and Dameron Best in Class.
C LOOKOUT 7024 PVF ELLEN 9100 DAMERON FIRST IMPRESSION BT BLACKBIRD 194R
• A son of Montana Empire 0129 from a dam by the noted PVF Surveillance 4129.
SVA MAN IN BLACK 184 31
BULL n AAA 21153067 n DOB: 8/29/23 n Tattoo: 184
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 SF PRIDE 998 PYSZKA PRIDE 1111 BAR R JET BLACK 5063 LAR MAN IN BLACK JMB MAXINE TG 2131 19955191
CONNEALY BLACK GRANITE BAR R IRIS ANITA 0113 SITZ TOP GAME 561X JMB MAXINE DELUXE 9034
CONNEALY CONSENSUS BLUE LILLY OF CONANGA 16
CONNEALY FORWARD BALDRIDGE PRIDE N594
• A fall yearling bull sired by the popular ABS Global sire LAR Man In Black. • The dam is backed by the proven Pathfinder Sires Connealy Consensus 7229 and Connealy Forward.
SVA 220
SVA MAN IN BLACK 174
BULL n AAA 21153069
• An impressive fall yearling bull with thickness and performance by the popular ABS Global sire LAR Man In Black.
• This bull is from the noted Primrose Lady family.
BULL n AAA 21150480 n DOB: 9/17/23 n Tattoo: 206 S A V RENOWN 3439
VALLEY BLACKCAP 4153 RITO REVENUE 5M2 OF 2536 PRE RIVERBEND BLACKCAP W1276 SANDPOINT BUTKUS X797
A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 G A R GRID MAKER 4603
RAPID R31
MAVERICK R39
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This impressive fall yearling bull is sired by Montana Empire 0129.
• The dam was produced in the embryo program at Baldridge Angus.
BLACKLIST 7077 PVF REDDINGTON
MISSIE 0084 WAR UPGRADE Y189 U250
CURTIN NORTHERN MISS 4182
STON MISS 5110
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• A unique pedigree fall yearling bull sired by PVF Redington 9186.
• This bull is from the famous Northern Miss cow family.
PENDLETON 708 PVF SWSN
PENDLETON 1029
BLACKLASS 3201 20169586
CRAWFORD GUARANTEE 9137
PYSZKA GUARANTEE 192
PYSZKA PRIDE 1111
COWBOY 908
8805
CONNEALY PAYRAISE
CRAWFORD MS ARMORY D40 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229
SVA COMMADORE 187
BULL n AAA 21152804 n DOB: 8/27/23 n Tattoo: 187 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229
GEE OF CONANGA 919
RAINBOW 3043
• RECOMMENDED FOR HEIFERS
• This son of the ABS Global proven sire Kesslers Commodore 6516 stems from a maternal grandam who is a full sister to Warner War Party 2417.
• A maternal brother sold for $5,800 in the 2024 Sauk Valley Sale.
SVA YARD BAR 3048
S S ENFORCER E812
• A son of the high-selling Whitestone from one of the most productive cow families in the Sauk Valley program.
SVA LINCOLN 3047
SVA LINCOLN 3053
SVA COMMADORE 187 – He sells as Lot 36
SVA GOLDEN ROSE 3014
COW n AAA 20820648 n DOB: 2/3/23 n Tattoo: 3014
B&B IDENTITY
SVA HEIRESS 3027 45
• A featured two-year-old female by the $280,000 HCC Whitewater 9010 from a dam with progeny weaning and yearling ratios of 107 and 105 respectively combined with a progeny IMF ratio of 106 on two head.
• Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 43A) by SVA
SVA MISS BLACKBIRD 3019 44
• This two-year-old female by the $280,000 HCC Whitewater 9010 is from a dam bred in the Bush herd.
• The grandam and third dam are both Pathfinder Dams.
• Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 44A) by SVA MAN IN BLACK 120.
• Featuring elite carcass and performance projections, this two-year-old female is sired by the $280,000 HCC Whitewater 9010 from a dam by SS Enforcer E812.
• Bred to calve approximately May 8, 2025 to SVA MAN IN BLACK 120. Examined safe.
SVA EILEEN 3015
• An opportunity to select among paternal sisters sired by the $280,000 HCC Whitewater 9010. This elite carcass prospect is from a leading cow family in the Sauk Valley program.
• Bred to calve approximately May 8, 2025 to SVA MAN IN BLACK 120. Examined safe.
SVA ISLA 3030 47
n AAA 20820656 n DOB: 3/1/23 n Tattoo: 3030
• A maternal sister to the featured Lot 1 bull and to a bull who sold for $7,250 from a dam with a progeny weaning ratio of 107 and a progeny yearling ratio of 103 combined with progeny IMF and ribeye ratios of 102 and 104 respectively on 5 head.
• Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 47A) by SVA MAN IN BLACK 120.
She sells as Lot 49
SVA PATRICIA 2023
COW n AAA 20490450 n DOB: 2/6/22 n Tattoo: 2023
EXCEED 3223
SVA PATRICIA 0001
COW n AAA 19877763
• Ranks in the upper percentiles for WW, YW and MB, this elite daughter of the Genex sire DB Iconic G95 was produced from an outstanding dam who is featured as Lot 52.
• Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 49A) by SVA TANK 2032.
ROSE
• This powerful cow is the dam of Lot 49 as well as a maternal sister to both Lot 2 and to the dam of Lot 7.
• The dam balances a progeny birth ratio of 99 with a progeny weaning ratio of 115 on three calves.
• Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 52A) by SVA Tank 2032.
SVA FOREVER LADY 0017 53
• This Forever Lady sired by Sydgen Enhance balances a progeny birth ratio of 95 with a progeny weaning ratio of 108 and a progeny yearling ratio of 106 combined with a progeny IMF
of 104 on two calves.
• Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 53A) by SVA Tank 2032.
THREE FROZEN EMBRYOS 54
SCC TRADITION OF 24
SCC SCH 24 KARAT 838 FCF PROVEN QUEEN 419
SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303
SCC SCH PHYLLIS 423 CK3 PHYLISS J122
WRIGHT SCC BOOTLEGGER 0522
SCC ROYAL BLACKBIRD GAF 112
SCC FIRST-N-GOAL GAF 114 FCF SCC PVF PROVEN QUEEN 615
GAMBLES HOT ROD
SILVEIRAS ELBA 2520
DAMERON FIRST CLASS
SCC PHYLLIS 051
These embryos are bred for high-level competition, by one of the most popular show sires in the breed today and produced from a many-time champion donor dam.
Offererd by Pyszka & Sons Cattle, contact Mike Pyszka at 815-488-3106 with any questions.
