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Looks like @LeanderMomma ought to start a 2025 BOA Grand Nationals thread. There's already one for 5A UIL, so she's falling behind... 😃

Wow, this might actually be the best finals lineup ever. Or at least as long as I've followed the activity.

Hard to say without knowing any possible region (or area) changes/new schools/etc. But there are a few things to note. Area A: I think JM Hanks and the Lubbock schools retain their state bids, but I think Coronado makes a push to state. Area B: I don't expect Wakeland or Lonestars tenure in this Area to be challenged, but I know that that Lebanon Trail is going to come back with vengeance and make it hard for McKinney North and Argyle to keep their state spots. However, it's hard to see either one of those programs getting knocked out. Interested to see what MN does show-wise next year. Also can't knock Reedy out of this picture, that program is getting super strong. This area only having 4 spots (assuming nothing changes) is going to unfortunately leave someone out...Having all 4 of these groups in 2024 finals is telling. Area C- I do think Highland Park will eventually make it back to earning a state spot, its just a question of how long it will take. Mt. Pleasant and Poteet retain their state bids IMO, and I think either Kaufman (I see an upwards trend here) or HP takes a spot. Area D- I don't really see any changes here. Hopefully they retain 5 state spots, but Hendrickson will stay at the top, but Pieper I think can maybe bubble to finals. I really like what the brass is doing in this group, and with a good show I think this is the trend. LB, JCH, and SV I see also advancing to the SMBC, making this area the same Area E: If they retain 6 spots, I could see some shakeup. Friendswood, College Station, A&M Cons., and Barbers Hill I think keep their spots. I think Kempner also remains, but I think this groups trajectory is up, so I could see them placing higher in the area. My sleeper pick is Porter, is could see this group getting in. Area F: This is another area that I don't see enough evidence pre-season to jump to any conclusions. I think Aledo, BC, Midlothian, CH, and Richland still advance, but I can see some shake up in finals. Aledo remains untouched in my opinion, but I could see an argument that Midlothian and BC swap finals spots. In my 2024 5A state predictions (after watching all the bands perform) I had Midlothian in finals, but that didn't end up happening. Also, BC has a INCREDIBLE drumline which makes it hard to surpass them with the state judging rubric. Area G: This area has a pretty competitive self-contained finals. Roma remains the Area G champion I think, but I could see massive shakeup to get Gladys Porter, James Pace, and Robert Vela a trip to the SMBC. Area H: Cedar Park, Rouse and Leander clear this competition. Its hard to bet against the reigning medalists, but they are truly...that good. Final two, Glenn and LH keep like a pretty sure-pick, but I know I had Wagner initially in my predictions. Way-to-early-top-12: 1. Cedar Park 2. Rouse 3. Lone Star (I will stand by Lone Stars prelims run at area, if they can have a run like again, I see them medaling) 4. Leander 5. Wakeland 6. Argyle 7. Hendrickson 8. McKinney North 9. Friendswood 10. Pieper 11. Midlothian 12. Lake Belton NOTE: All of this is subjective without any show announcements, director changes, etc...So anything can happen.

not a state fact but boa san antonio Ronald Reagan is the only band to be in finals at every BOA San Antonio this century (the last time they weren't was in 1999). They are also the only band to make finals at every BOA San Antonio since it became a super regional. (It became a super regional in 2003).

It’s definitely a favorite this Texas homer only rivaled by 2019.

Mineola did it 3 times in a row in 3A before getting 2nd place last year. They won their 4th State Title this year out of the last 5 Competitions.

pretty sure Broken arrow, blue springs, and bentonville are going to, ofc Avon, Carmel, and Williamson will attend too.

Woodlands, Marcus, flower mound, round rock, CTJ are all tx bands locks for 25 grand nats. Possible that Vista, Reagan, and vandy all go as well.

I feel like it’s been discussed to death over the years but maybe those discussions are happening more on HornRank than here.

Now that the marching season is over, if anyone has tips on how to stop compulsively checking this site, I'd appreciate them. Only half joking lol.

Hey everyone!! So just got home and the video wasn’t there so just took a look. Congrats to Avon, no surprises!! Was a little shocked at Leander in 12th, but other than that nothing to shocking, happy to see Bridgeland 7th and AF 8th. Congratulations again to everyone on their season!!’ Can’t believe it’s already over, but I can’t wait for WGI!! Good night!

short answer: At Area occasionaly yes, at State no.

I've kinda been away for a couple years, but I'm glad to see this is still active

I am no longer a parent of a competitor. I am a huge fan of not only the competition but the dedication, art, and performance of every band. When I go to contests I always look around at the fans, students, and staff and say to myself, "Here are several thousand people doing the right thing. Appreciate the show, appreciate the parents, appreciate the staff, appreciate the dedication." This helps me to enjoy every show just a little more. It pains me to see some school parents who refuse to cheer for "competing" schools. Please, appreciate the effort and dedication above all. Scores are irrelevant. Cheer for each band. Cheer for the kids, the staff, the volunteers. Cheer...Cheer.