San Antonio, TX – This past Saturday, May 3rd, Matthey Middle School’s competitive BBQ teams brought the heat at the National High School BBQ State Championship in Burnet, Texas, where 106 middle and high school teams gathered to showcase their grilling skills.
The Cardinal Q Crew
Team Members: Mia Montelongo, Luis Mendez, Angel Perez, Viviana Marines, and Sophia Navarro
State Results:
• 2nd Place – Grilled Cheese
• 3rd Place – Ribs
• 6th Overall
The Flaming Cardinals
Team Members: Malachi Cardoza, Tristan Minnich, Elijah Guerrero, and Davian Chavez
State Results:
• 4th Place – Ribs
• 10th Overall
In the highly competitive Brisket Flat category, Cardinal Q Crew earned an impressive 4th Place, standing out as the only middle school team to rank in the top 10 among 58 middle and high school competitors.
Thanks to their outstanding performance, both teams have earned a coveted spot at the National BBQ Championship in Kansas City, Missouri, happening June 3–6, where they’ll compete against the best from Missouri, Kansas, Florida, and beyond.
Congratulations to these talented young pitmasters and their dedicated coaches!