Rosamae Neil Smith
April 14, 2008
Charles "Charlie" Herbert Rice Jr.
April 16, 2008
The strong-armed and just strong-minded filled the Post Office Club Saturday afternoon to compete for the title of “Baddest Arm on the Bayou.”
Sponsored by Body Elite Fitness Center and arm-wrestling team, Registered Coon Ass, the tournament was organized to showcase Louisiana arm wrestlers to a general public who may not view it as a sport.
About 70 men competed in seven weight classes. Most were amateurs hoping to compete against their favorite “pullers” and workout buddies. Professionals who have been armwrestling for many years dominated the competition.
Here are the results from the 1st Annual “Baddest Arm on the Bayou” Armwrestling Tournament:
Men’s Left-Hand Open Class Results
138 pounds: Andy Griffen, first place; Leroy Verdin, second; Travis Breaux, third
171 pounds: Ray Hennerichs; Rocky Andrus; Daniel Portier
189 pounds: DJ Savoy; Allen Hester; John Authement
209 pounds: DJ Savoy; Bobby Steptoe; Randy Boudreaux
230 pounds: Lee Browning; Ryan Thames; Joshua Hawkins
230-plus pounds: Lee Browning; Matt Bertrand; Joe Hunt
Men’s Right-Hand
Open Class Results
138 pounds: Andy Griffen, first place; Tyler Dupre, second; Leroy Verdin, third
154 pounds: Andy Griffen; Danny Billiot; Joe McElroy
171 pounds: Ray Hennerichs; Rocky Andrus; Todd Price
189 pounds: DJ Savoy; Allen Hester; Jason Frickey
209 pounds: DJ Savoy; Ray Hennerichs; Jonathon Heigal
230 pounds: Lee Browning; DJ Savoy; Ryan Thames
230-plus pounds: Matt Bertrand; Johnny Ordonne; Joe Hunt
189 pounds-plus, Masters class: Johnny Ordonne, first place; David Wilson, second place.
Ray Hennerichs (background) referees as Joe Hunt (right) tries to avoid losing to Lee Browning. * Photo by KEYON JEFF
