South Texas Stampede Strikes Gold in The Shed Steak Showdown
STS triumphs in The Shed Steak Showdown! Raymond Patterson scores big with a Golden Ticket. Evy Homann shines in the Bloody Mary Cookoff.

In the heart of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on January 20th, 2024, the grills were fired up, and the competition was sizzling hot at The Shed Steak Showdown Cookoff. Our very own South Texas Stampede (STS) stepped onto the stage, and as always, they left an indelible mark of excellence.
Steak A Cookoff Results
| Rank | Cook | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Raymond Patterson | 252.4 |
| 10th | Doug Homann | 250.4 |
Impressively, this fierce competition featured 95 cooks, and our STS members held their own, showcasing their culinary prowess. Raymond Patterson stood tall, clinching 2nd place and earning a Golden Ticket to the World Championship in Fort Worth 2025, handed down by the renowned Tim Brown.
Raymond Patterson Golden Ticket and Double Steak Walk. Doug Homann Steak A Walk.
Steak B Cookoff Results
| Rank | Cook | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Raymond Patterson | 251.5 |
In another challenging round, this time against 91 competitors, Raymond Patterson continued to shine, securing the 10th spot with a score of 251.5.
Melinda’s Bloody Mary Cookoff Results
| Rank | Cook | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Evy Homann | 203.30 |
A big shoutout to Evy Homann, who added a delightful twist to the competition. She seized 2nd place in the Melinda’s Bloody Mary Cookoff with her Pirate Ship Bloody Mary, standing out among 33 talented contestants. Happy Birthday, Evy! 🎂
Evy Homann 2nd Place Win with Pirate Ship Bloody Mary
Kids Que Kids Pork Chop Cookoff
| Rank | Cook | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Eastyn Homann | 203.30 |
| 9th | Austyn Homann | 201.60 |
Our young, talented chefs, Eastyn and Austyn Homann, exhibited their skills in the Kids Pork Chop Cookoff, where they secured the 8th and 9th positions out of 30 competitors.
STS continues to make waves and spread its culinary magic wherever they go. Congratulations to all our STS members for their incredible performance at The Shed Steak Showdown Cookoff.
