Location: Union Gap, WA
Date: August 23, 2025
Grand Champion: Edgar Hargrow (Pit 71)
Reserve Grand Champion: Scott Bramhall (Red Beards BBQ)
People's Choice Winner: Shawn Niles (The Fat Pastor) pending vote verification
OVERALL RESULTS
| Place | Score | Competitor | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93.8333 | Edgar Hargrow (Pit 71) |
Chicken: 91.125
Rib: 95
Wildcard: 95.375
|
| 2 | 93.4167 | Scott Bramhall (Red Beards BBQ) |
Chicken: 89.5
Rib: 94.125
Wildcard: 96.625
|
| 3 | 91.75 | Shawn Niles (The Fat Pastor) |
Chicken: 84.5
Rib: 96.25
Wildcard: 94.5
|
| 4 | 91.7083 | Chris Schnautz (Daddy and Me BBQ) |
Chicken: 83.125
Rib: 95.375
Wildcard: 96.625
|
| 5 | 89.625 | John Morris (Hallmark’s BBQ) |
Chicken: 84.875
Rib: 90.5
Wildcard: 93.5
|
| 6 | 88.75 | Mark Scott (Scott's Smokin Squad) |
Chicken: 90
Rib: 88.625
Wildcard: 87.625
|
| 7 | 88.1667 | Eddie Javaux (Smokin' Fools BBQ) |
Chicken: 82.125
Rib: 96.25
Wildcard: 86.125
|
CHICKEN RESULTS
| Place | Score | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91.125 | Edgar Hargrow (Pit 71) |
| 2 | 90 | Mark Scott (Scott's Smokin Squad) |
| 3 | 89.5 | Scott Bramhall (Red Beards BBQ) |
| 4 | 84.875 | John Morris (Hallmark’s BBQ) |
| 5 | 84.5 | Shawn Niles (The Fat Pastor) |
| 6 | 83.125 | Chris Schnautz (Daddy and Me BBQ) |
| 7 | 82.125 | Eddie Javaux (Smokin' Fools BBQ) |
RIBS RESULTS
| Place | Score | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96.25 | Shawn Niles (The Fat Pastor) |
| 2 | 96.25 | Eddie Javaux (Smokin' Fools BBQ) |
| 3 | 95.375 | Chris Schnautz (Daddy and Me BBQ) |
| 4 | 95 | Edgar Hargrow (Pit 71) |
| 5 | 94.125 | Scott Bramhall (Red Beards BBQ) |
| 6 | 90.5 | John Morris (Hallmark’s BBQ) |
| 7 | 88.625 | Mark Scott (Scott's Smokin Squad) |
WILDCARD RESULTS
| Place | Score | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96.625 | Chris Schnautz (Daddy and Me BBQ) |
| 2 | 96.625 | Scott Bramhall (Red Beards BBQ) |
| 3 | 95.375 | Edgar Hargrow (Pit 71) |
| 4 | 94.5 | Shawn Niles (The Fat Pastor) |
| 5 | 93.5 | John Morris (Hallmark’s BBQ) |
| 6 | 87.625 | Mark Scott (Scott's Smokin Squad) |
| 7 | 86.125 | Eddie Javaux (Smokin' Fools BBQ) |