SAN ANTONIO — An all-girls team barbecue team from Madison High School is the National High School BBQ Association’s National Champion.
The "MEAT Militia" is the first all-girls team in the country to win the championship in Branson, Missouri.
Two other Madison High School barbecue teams placed in the Top 10 at the National tournament. "3 Chicks and a Hog" placed third and "Smokey and the Bandits" came in sixth in the competition..
The teams took home the championships for pork chops, skirt steak and chicken.
The kids spend a lot of time over the pits and in the kitchen creating award-winning recipes that continue to highlight the incredible program at Madison High School.
Congratulations to all of the teams from us here at KENS 5.
Madison High School all-girl BBQ team wins National Championship
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