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Kuna High BBQ Team smokes the competition, taking home Reserve Grand Champion title

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (08:54 AM)


Five people pose in front of a giant potato sculpture strapped to a flatbed truck, holding wooden cutting boards.

 Reserve Grand Champions!
The Kuna High School BBQ team, the Kuna Smokers, placed second overall at the Potato Days BBQ Battle on Oct. 3rd, taking home the Reserve Grand Champion title. 
Our students competed against adult teams with years of experience rather than other high schools. Here are the category results:
  • 3rd Place – Chicken Wings 
  • 3rd Place – Beef 
  • 5th Place – People's Choice Potatoes 

Team Breakdown:
Jacob Widman (Pit Master): Led the pit in his second competition.
Patrick Kern, TJ Price, & Jacob Nulle: Handled prep and execution, operating like a production kitchen.

KIVI Channel 6 Features Team's Success 
Click photo to watch the report
A chef in a black jacket and cap demonstrates grilling techniques to three students in a culinary arts kitchen.