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Every sanctioned contest scored in December 2025.
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
BAD ROOSTER BBQ Turns In the Month’s Best Card
709.6800 out of 720 at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) — the highest Master overall scored in December 2025.
top 1% of every Master overall ever scored
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. — BAD ROOSTER BBQ put up 709.6800 at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) — the highest overall of the month.
Across December 2025, 1 sanctioned contest were scored, across 1 state and provinces, drawing 27 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 40 top-ten calls and handed out 3 perfect 180s. 4 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 1 in all.
First one ever
BAMA BOYS BBQ Wins Its First, on the 51st Try
A first Grand Championship at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT), after 51 contests in the record.
51st contest — and their first GC
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. — BAMA BOYS BBQ won their first Grand Championship at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT), in their 51st contest in the data.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT)
The ratings gave BAD ROOSTER BBQ a 22% chance, with GETTIN' BASTED the team to beat.
22-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. — BAD ROOSTER BBQ won Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) over top-rated GETTIN' BASTED as the ratings underdog.
Perfect 180s
Judges Hand Out Three Perfect 180s
Six cards, every one a nine — 3 times in December 2025.
3 perfect scores handed out
Six judges, every card a 9: 3 perfect 180s were handed out in December 2025.
Also in Dec 2025
Decided by 0.5944 of a Point
BAMA BOYS BBQ edged RIBLIFE by 0.5944 at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT).
BAMA BOYS BBQ Climbs 19 Rating Points
BAMA BOYS BBQ gained 19 rating points across 1 contest — the biggest climb of the month.
BAMA BOYS BBQ Tops the Backyard Board at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT)
BAMA BOYS BBQ put up 687.3256 on the Backyard board at Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) — two meats, a different scale, and the same nerves.
21 Teams Roll Into Demopolis
Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) drew 21 teams, and Bad Rooster won it.
Perfect 180s
3 perfect scores — six judges, every card a nine.
The Ratings Market Power rating, and the move over Dec 2025
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| BAMA BOYS BBQ #2092 | 1,534 | ▲ 19 |
| Blue Smoke Q #655 | 1,647 | ▲ 13 |
| BAD ROOSTER BBQ #241 | 1,742 | ▲ 11 |
| MSqUe | 1,505 | ▲ 11 |
| RIBLIFE #214 | 1,750 | ▲ 8 |
| Southern Swine #988 | 1,606 | ▲ 7 |
| Rollin Smoke BBQ #144 | 1,780 | ▲ 6 |
| ROOTERS-N-TOOTERS TN #8 | 1,932 | ▲ 4 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Kith n' Kin #255 | 1,738 | ▲ 4 |
| Smoking Wizard II | 1,510 | ▲ 3 |
| Demopolis Church of God | 1,492 | ▼ 8 |
| Electro-Que-ted #142 | 1,781 | ▼ 8 |
| GETTIN' BASTED #9 | 1,931 | ▼ 10 |
| Kickin' Butt BBQ | 1,485 | ▼ 10 |
| Organizer Portal #89 | 1,811 | ▼ 12 |
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 2025.
- 1 BAMA BOYS BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) · Demopolis, Ala. 687.3256
- 2 RIBLIFE Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) · Demopolis, Ala. 686.7312
- 3 Rollin Smoke BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) · Demopolis, Ala. 686.1940
- 4 Smokey Bees BBQ - MS Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) · Demopolis, Ala. 686.1712
- 5 MSqUe Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) · Demopolis, Ala. 671.8628
- 6 Southern Swine Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) · Demopolis, Ala. 664.9484
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
- 13th Dans Butt Sauce BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT)
- 14th Power House Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT)
- 15th Captain Morgan's Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT)
- 19th Demopolis Church of God Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT)
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | GETTIN' BASTED Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) |
178.8572 |
| Pork Ribs†2 | Rollin Smoke BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) |
180.0000 |
| Pork† | BAD ROOSTER BBQ Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) |
180.0000 |
| Brisket | Glamping Grillers Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) |
177.7028 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAD ROOSTER BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BAMA BOYS BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RIBLIFE | 1 | — | 2 |
| ROOTERS-N-TOOTERS TN | 1 | — | 2 |
| Blue Smoke Q | 1 | — | 3 |
| Rollin Smoke BBQ | 1 | — | 3 |
| Poppa Pig | 1 | — | 4 |
| Smokey Bees BBQ - MS | 1 | — | 4 |
| Kith n' Kin | 1 | — | 5 |
| MSqUe | 1 | — | 5 |
| Glamping Grillers | 1 | — | 6 |
| Southern Swine | 1 | — | 6 |
| GETTIN' BASTED | 1 | — | 7 |
| RAZORRACKS | 1 | — | 8 |
| MEMPHIS ORIGINAL BBQ | 1 | — | 9 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| CAROL BIGLER | 1 | 1 |
| DEBRA GAGE | 1 | 1 |
| RANDY G BIGLER | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 27 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 1 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Date | Teams | Grand Champion | Reserve | High score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship (OPEN FORMAT) Demopolis, Ala. |
21 | Bad Rooster | ROOTERS-N-TOOTERS TN | 709.6800 |
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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