Grand Champion and first in Ribs: From left, judge And Hollerman, Ricky LaCoste of the Marine Corps League, Grand Champion Justin Barnett, Josh Miller of the Marine Corps League and Scott Green of D.a.T. Sauce.
Reserve Grand Champion and first in Brisket: From left, judge Andy Hollerman, Ricky LaCoste of the Marine Corps League, Reserve Grand Champion James Cruse, and Josh Miller of the Marine Corps League.
First in Chicken: Ricky LaCoste of the Marine Corps League, winner Jason Pettis and Josh Miller of the Marine Corps League. Standing behind is Bill Goessl of the Marine Corps League.
Best Local Team: From left, Ricky LaCoste of the Marine Corps League, Chris Bridge of winner Master Electric Services and Josh Miller of the Marine Corps League.
Best Corporate Team: Sewart Supply Gear-B-Que Crew. The members are Paul A. Cheramie, Paul E.Cheramie, Carl Beecher and Billy Waguespack. Beecher is shown holding his son, Hayes Beecher.
Cannata's Kids Q competition; From left, Steve Domangue of Cannata's, 14-17 winner Kerigan Allemond, Under 13 winner Noah Lindsey, and Ricky LaCoste of the Marine Corps League.
Dessert Competition: From left, Danny Titus of the Marine Corps League and winner Daryl Walker.
Bayou BBQ Bash winners
Here are the first-place winners in the 2023 Bayou BBQ Bash, held Friday and Saturday in Morgan City. The event is run by the Marine Corps League St. Mary Detachment.
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