Amanda Latona showed she’s still one of the best in the IFBB Pro Bikini division. Latona took the stage for the first time this year and made her presence known from the get-go. Â Amanda has one of the curvier physiques in the division and a booty that is the envy of many. She knows what she’s working with and isn’t afraid to show it.
Results:
1. Amanda Latona
2. Amy Allen
3. Liana Hamilton
4. Sarah LeBlanc
5. Narmin Assria
6. Ashley Cronley LeBlanc
7. Lacey DeLuca
8. Jessica Arevalo
9. Janelle Saitone-McGuire
10. Kathleen Tesori
11. Kelsie Burgin
12. Christie Marquez
13. Cassandra Dubois
14. Summer White
Top five winners.Â
THE HARDBODY 411:
2013 IFBB Greater Gulf States Pro Bikini Competitors
1. Amy Allen – Amy was the surprise of the show. She was her best ever and the judges took notice. She was confident and on point. She displayed a tighter physique than we’ve seen before and presented in a “curvier” way. Congrats to her on a job well done.
2. Jessica Arevalo – Jessica is steadily improving in the division but her presentation still needs a little tweaking. Her physique continues to get a bit more stream-lined and its a nice progression. I’d like to see a bit less “big hair” and her smile more. She seems to be concentrating too much and over thinking her posing. It comes across as a scowl. SMILE GIRL!
3. Narmin Assria – Narmin is one of the smallest women in the division and looks like a peanut next to Amanda Latona. She has good energy on stage and she’s consistently in shape. It comes down to judge’s preference and this panel preferred a curvier look. She’s already qualified for the Olympia so she’s good to go.
4. Kelsey Burgin – Kelsey is a beautiful woman with a great look. She just needs to tighten up her lower body a bit and work on her posing a tad. I could see her moving up in future shows.
5. Ashley Cronley Leblanc – The crawdaddy hip-poppa has steadily improved her presentation and been consistent with her look. Again it comes down to judges preference and she doesn’t have the curviest physique in this line up. She’s a contender though and don’t rule her out of an Olympia spot just yet.
6. Lacey Deluca – While Lacey is still a bit soft in the lower body for my liking, I thought it was one of her better looks to date. She seemed less nervous and more confident with her body than I’d seen in  the past. I look for her to be back in the top spots in a future show. Whatever changes she’s made to her nutrition and training are working as it’s a nice, healthy look.
7. Cassandra DuBois – Cassandra looked good for her. At the end of the day that’s really all you can ask for, right? She ran up against a buzzsaw in this competition but as long as she keeps improving she’s winning.
8. Liana Hamilton – Mad props to Liana for jumping right into the pros. She achieved IFBB pro status last week at the NPC JR NATIONALS and waste no time getting her heels wet. Finishing third in this line up is no joke. She was tighter than she was in Chicago and showed she’s a force to be reckon with in the big leagues. Just one point separate her from second place, which again speaks volumes to her potential.
9. Amanda Latona – Lala lal laaaa tona. Amanda Latona has the “it” factor and there’s no denying it. She was on point with her physique and looked as good as ever. Amanda knows how to take the stage with confidence and have the sexy/flirty look without being over the top. She ditched the legs crossed… “I have to pee” pose and it was a good move. Amanda, in my opinion, it a top contender yet again for the Olympia.
10. Sarah LeBlanc – This was one of the best looks we’ve seen Sarah bring to the stage. She was confident, sexy and not over the top. She continues to improve and more than held her own in this line-up. Job well done for the local Louisiana girl.
11. Christie Marquez – Christie looked good and could have been a bit more confident with her posing in the morning. She seemed more relax at night. She’s up and down in the placings and could find her way to the Olympia if she locks own a couple more top five spots.
12. Janelle Saitone McGuire – Janelle has a great, healthy look. She’s not the most muscular or the curviest however she has a nice all-american girl look to her. This was the best we’ve seen her and I wouldn’t have argued with anyone if she had finished higher. Look for her to move up in future shows.
13. Kathleen Tesori – Kat returned to the stage for the first time in a number of months. She was at her best in the bikini division and it’s a better fit for her than Figure. She could have been a little bit darker in her tanning but overall it was a nice look and she could move up in future shows without much tweaking. A nice return to the stage.
14. Summer White – Summer seemed a bit nervous in the prejudging but way more confident at night. She had a good tan and was one of the better looks we’ve seen her present as a pro. I’d like to see her with a bit more confidence in the morning show and I think it could help her move up.
