Tasty Art Trio: Kimberly Hall (CA), Michelle Mitchell (SA; works at a hotel) & Greg Gilger (sand sculptor)
Chocolate Chicks: Susan Notter (SA), Carolina Montoya (CA; former architect) & Dacinta Orenga (SS; has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records)
Incredible Co-Op: Kyle Miller (CA), Christian Forr (SA; has made pastries for kings) & Greg Lavonne (SS; seven-time U.S. Open sandcastle champ)
THEME- Ultimate gladiator showdown
GJ: Chuck Liddell
TWISTS:
1. Actual Roman God
2. Dessert treat fit for a king
3. A superhero for each gladiator
TREAT ENTRIES:
TAT: Death by Chocolate feat. port wine, chocolate ganache & candied walnuts
I C-O: Sweet columns
CC: Honey nougatine rolled in crushed caramelized hazelnuts & candied orange peel
WINNERS- I C-O (Runners-up: CC)