Samuel Culper

At BOA'S what?

On the GN vs SA debate, this is my belief after watching the dynamics on both contests for the past decade+. This is a bit theoretical, but bear with me... Let's compare two hypothetical contests: a single year's GN lineup with only one Texas band at a time competing vs SA with only one GN band at a time competing. In the case of SA - In a typical year there are about eight-ish GN bands that could make finals at SA. Yes, the top four or five or so heavy-hitters would likely be top half, but the surefire SA finalist level bands dwindle very quickly after that. Looking at GN - In a given year there are easily 15 bands at SA (aka Texas bands) that would make finals at GN. Maybe more. We have seen it time and again that bands that do both SA and GN in the same year, place higher in Indy. The depth at the top in SA is deeper, no question, once you get past the upper half of Finals. In the upper half, I'd say it is close to comparable.

Region 29 Contest schedule is finally posted. Region 32: Saturday, October 19th, Dub Farris Athletic Complex - San Antonio 6:00 - Holmes 6:15 - Marshall 6:30 - Sotomayor 6:45 - Warren 7:00 - Clark 7:15 - Harlan 7:30 - Brandeis 8:00 - Brennan 8:15 - O'Connor 8:30 - Taft 9:00 - Stevens So, 22 bands total. Need to have two or fewer 2s to get four state slots.

I love Churchill's shows every year. Can't wait to see what they have this time.

Belton is not on the schedule.

PRELIMS SCHEDULE 8:30 - Legacy Ranch 8:45 - Round Rock JV 9:00 - William B. Travis 9:15 - Stony Point 9:30 - Wagner 10:00 - Harker Heights 10:15 - Shoemaker 10:30 - Seguin 10:45 - McNeil 11:00 - Pflugerville 12:00 - CC Winn 12:15 - Medina Valley 12:30 - John Paul Stevens 12:45 - New Braunfels 1:00 - Tom Glenn 1:30 - William H. Taft 1:45 - Hutto 2:00 - McCollum 2:15 - Brenham 2:30 - Westlake 3:00 - A&M Consolidated 3:15 - Weiss 3:30 - John B. Connally 3:45 - Lake Belton 4:00 - Liberty Hill 4:15 - Winston Churchill

Man, Region 29 needs to get their act together and post a schedule.

Please stop

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I didn't get that memo. Just minding my own business.

I know Vista was 3rd overall.

DW Rutledge Stadium - Converse, TX Saturday, November 2nd Regions Included: 11, 29, 32 Region 11: Saturday, October 19th, DW Rutledge Stadium - Converse 5:45 - Del Rio 6:00 - Judson 6:15 - Clemens 6:30 - Steele 6:45 - Eagle Pass 7:00 - Medina Valley 7:15 - East Central Region 29: 2024 Contest info not posted yet 😡 Region 32: Wednesday, October 16th, Gupton Stadium - Cedar Park 8:30 - Westlake 8:45 - Vandegrift 9:00 - Vista Ridge 9:15 - Lake Travis

Yes.

That won't happen. High school #7 will be up near Parmer and 2243.

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Gupton Stadium, Cedar Park Participants 4A Legacy Ranch William B Travis 5A A&M Consolidated Belton Brenham C.C. Winn Glenn John B. Connally Lake Belton Liberty Hill McCollum New Braunfels Pflugerville Seguin Wagner Weiss 6A Harker Heights Hutto John Paul Stephens McNeil Medina Valley Round Rock (JV) Shoemaker Stony Point Westlake William H Taft Winston Churchill

Her husband, who was at Klein Cain HS, is the new percussion director at Vista Ridge.

Freer High School is the alma mater of Steve McMichael, who is being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer. McMichael is an alum of The University of Texas and was a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears team that won the Super Bowl with one of the greatest defenses in NFL history. McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and this year was likely the last chance for him to be alive for his enshrinement as his health has deteriorated greatly. The Freer High School Band is trying to raise fund to be in Canton to participate in the Hall of Fame Parade. Please consider giving to their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/freerhs-halloffameparade Thank you.

Vista Ridge has this on their calendar.

Looks to me like San Marcos is seriously hurting this contest.

They set the cutoffs in order to manage the number of schools in each classification. In theory, a school could add enrollment over the two year period and still drop from 6A to 5A if the cutoff line moves up.

Full... except for Vista Ridge and Vandegrift.

Leander also confirmed for GNats in '24.

The opt up is usually a decision to stay with other schools within their school district. The district communicates that choice to the UIL ahead of time so they know who would be opting up when they are looking to set the cutoffs.