Back issue
Every sanctioned contest scored in December 2024.
Kansas City Barbeque Society · Sanctioned Contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Perfect Scores A5
- Ratings Market A6
- The Backyard A7
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
GETTIN' BASTED Turns In the Month’s Best Card
705.1200 out of 720 at BBQ Jackpot — the highest Master overall scored in December 2024.
top 1% of every Master overall ever scored
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — GETTIN' BASTED put up 705.1200 at BBQ Jackpot — the highest overall of the month.
Across December 2024, 2 sanctioned contests were scored, across 2 states and provinces, drawing 107 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 100 top-ten calls and handed out 11 perfect 180s. 10 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 2 in all.
Perfect 180s
Judges Hand Out Eleven Perfect 180s
Six cards, every one a nine — 11 times in December 2024.
11 perfect scores handed out
Six judges, every card a 9: 11 perfect 180s were handed out in December 2024.
Closest call
Decided by 1.7600 of a Point
Organizer Portal edged COCAMOKE SMOKE BBQ at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship — the closest finish of the month.
1.7600 points between 1st and 2nd
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. — Organizer Portal edged COCAMOKE SMOKE BBQ by 1.7600 at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship.
Biggest riser
Texas Original Charcoal Climbs 17 Rating Points
The biggest move on the board, over one contest.
+17 power rating points
Texas Original Charcoal gained 17 rating points across 1 contest — the biggest climb of the month.
Also in Dec 2024
NORALA BBQ TEAM Tops the Backyard Board at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship
NORALA BBQ TEAM put up 358.8572 on the Backyard board at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship — two meats, a different scale, and the same nerves.
74 Teams Roll Into Las Vegas
BBQ Jackpot drew 74 teams, and Gettin' Basted won it.
A New Contest Opens in Las Vegas
BBQ Jackpot ran for the first time on record, drawing 74 teams, and Gettin' Basted won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Perfect 180s
11 perfect scores — six judges, every card a nine.
- Brisket B' Mackin BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Chicken BULL MARKET BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Brisket IOWA'S SMOKEY D'S BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Chicken LOOT N' BOOTY BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Chicken Mad Dog BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Pork Ribs Modest Meats Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Dec. 6
- Chicken NORALA BBQ TEAM Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Dec. 6
- Chicken Old Town Franklin BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Chicken Roughhouse Barbecue BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Brisket SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
- Chicken Texas Original Charcoal BBQ Jackpot · Dec. 6
The Ratings Market Power rating, and the move over Dec 2024
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Original Charcoal | 1,550 | ▲ 17 |
| Roughhouse Barbecue #2130 | 1,533 | ▲ 17 |
| ONE PIT WONDER #1870 | 1,544 | ▲ 17 |
| Mad Dog BBQ #921 | 1,613 | ▲ 15 |
| COCAMOKE SMOKE BBQ #364 | 1,708 | ▲ 15 |
| Small Axe BBQ #346 | 1,712 | ▲ 14 |
| My Pits R Burnin | 1,545 | ▲ 13 |
| Big Boys BBQ #944 | 1,611 | ▲ 12 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Anchor BBQ #366 | 1,708 | ▲ 11 |
| Beards BBQ #3361 | 1,496 | ▲ 10 |
| Mass Koss | 1,482 | ▼ 11 |
| Kickin' Butt | 1,476 | ▼ 12 |
| Churchill Downs Smokers | 1,466 | ▼ 12 |
| Rhythm n QUE #349 | 1,711 | ▼ 16 |
| IOWA'S SMOKEY D'S BBQ #69 | 1,827 | ▼ 17 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
The Backyard Two meats, out of 360 — never against the Master board
The Backyard division was cooked at one contest in Dec 2024.
- 1 NORALA BBQ TEAM Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 358.8572
- 2 LEE LA Q Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 351.9656
- 3 Rollin Smoke BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 350.8112
- 4 Smokey Bees BBQ - MS Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 349.6800
- 5 Modest Meats Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 348.5372
- 6 RIBLIFE Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 346.2516
- 7 Electro-Que-ted Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 346.2400
- 8 The Real Squeal BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 345.1088
- 9 BatWing BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 342.2516
- 10 2 Swine Crew Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship · Demopolis, Ala. 341.6572
The Backyard series in full → · Its own record board, its own champions and its own Team of the Year.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 11th Colonel Rusty Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship
- 13th Captain Morgan Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship
- 16th Semex Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship
- 18th PB & J Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship
- 19th Greene County Grillmasters Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship
- 56th Gringo Jalapeno BBQ Jackpot
- 58th Big Juicy BBQ BBQ Jackpot
- 64th LV Bucketlist BBQ BBQ Jackpot
- 67th Eduardo_BBQ BBQ Jackpot
- 74th Churchill Downs Smokers BBQ Jackpot
What a first season usually looks like → · 1 contest also ran for the first time on record: BBQ Jackpot.
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken†7 | Roughhouse Barbecue BBQ Jackpot |
180.0000 |
| Pork Ribs† | Modest Meats Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship |
180.0000 |
| Pork | GETTIN' BASTED BBQ Jackpot |
178.8572 |
| Brisket†3 | SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ BBQ Jackpot |
180.0000 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| GETTIN' BASTED | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NORALA BBQ TEAM | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Organizer Portal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BAR-B-CUDA BBQ | 1 | — | — |
| COCAMOKE SMOKE BBQ | 1 | — | 2 |
| LEE LA Q | 1 | — | 2 |
| SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ | 1 | — | 2 |
| Poppa Pig | 1 | — | 3 |
| Rollin Smoke BBQ | 1 | — | 3 |
| Small Axe BBQ | 1 | — | 3 |
| BULL MARKET BBQ | 1 | — | 4 |
| CONTAGIOUS Q | 1 | — | 4 |
| Smokey Bees BBQ - MS | 1 | — | 4 |
| MEMPHIS ORIGINAL BBQ | 1 | — | 5 |
| Mad Dog BBQ | 1 | — | 5 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| CAROL BIGLER | 1 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN MCINTOSH | 1 | 1 |
| KELLY MCINTOSH | 1 | 1 |
| RANDY G BIGLER | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | 75 |
| Alabama | 1 | 32 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 2 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Date | Teams | Grand Champion | Reserve | High score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Jackpot Las Vegas, Nev. |
74 | Gettin' Basted | SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ | 705.1200 | |
| Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship Demopolis, Ala. |
11 | Smoke Me Silly | COCAMOKE SMOKE BBQ | 698.8228 |
Contests Advertised
- SD BBQ Shootout @ Huset's Speedway — Friday, Sept. 4. Brandon, S.D. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Smoke on the River (Day 1) — Friday, Sept. 4. Burlington, Kan. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Barbeque on the Bow Festival — Friday, Sept. 4. Calgary, Alta. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Meat & Tater BBQ Fest — Friday, Sept. 4. Meridian, Idaho. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Meat & Tater BBQ Fest (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Friday, Sept. 4. Meridian, Idaho. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - Mexico (Nuevo Laredo) — Friday, Sept. 4. Nuevo Laredo, TM. A certified judge class; enrolment through the Society.
- Smoke on the River (Day 2) — Saturday, Sept. 5. Burlington, Kan. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - Mexico (Tampico) — Saturday, Sept. 5. Tampico, TM. A certified judge class; enrolment through the Society.
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