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Youth division chicken cook-off held

Proves to be a fun addition to Foggy Bottom BBQ Bash

A new event was added to the Foggy Bottom BBQ Bash this year - the Youth Division Chicken Cook-off allowed youngsters ages 9-18 to show off their grilling abilities.
Contestants worked alone, except for setting up or in case of an emergency as determined by the contest monitors. They were allowed 30 minutes to set up equipment, prepare charcoal, etc. prior to the beginning of the timed event.
Each contestant prepared four 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pound chicken halves provided to them by the contest sponsors.  One BBQ chicken half was presented to the panel of judges at the conclusion of the grilling.
The contestants had a 3-hour time limit on the preparation of the chicken, and they all seemed to really enjoy the cook-off.
Event coordinator Lynn Baker said the judges indicated that the professional cook teams participating in the Foggy Bottom BBQ Bash had better watch out because these youngsters know what they’re doing!
Those who sampled the extra pieces of chicken agreed with the judges!!

Photo: Youth Chicken Cook-Off Winners included (left to right): Donnie Stinson - First Place in the Senior Division; Logan Bailey - First Place in the Junior Division; Avery Hanchey - Second Place in the Junior Division; and Tripp Hudson - Third Place in the Junior Division. While Stinson was the only participant in the Senior Division of the Youth Chicken Cook-Off, only one-half a point separated first and third place in the Junior Division. Ages divisions included:  Junior Division ages 9-13, and Senior Division ages 14-18.