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That was simply awesome, Keller.

I get what you mean; but I'm sure BOA is aware and allowed for it. It's not so much changing classifications if they were truly 2A to begin the season with too; although that's just my opinion.

Preliminary Competition scores are disclosed once the event is complete, so expect them to be released early tomorrow morning (12AM-1AM Early)

Let's not forget that in a bubble with more then 15 bands (Cedar Ridge, Cedar Park, Coppell, Westlake, Westwood, Vista Murreta, Clear Brook, Lake Travis, John B. Alexander, Prosper, Keller Central, Oak Ridge, Timber Creek just to name a few) there is a lot of uncertainty with how bands are chosen. Ultimately when bands are so close to each other as they are here; it just comes down to what the judges see. Every one of the bands in the bubble are in the bubble because they have the ability to make finals. No one is doubting that. When all the dust settles though and bands are so close; it simply comes down to what the judges saw. When you have 14 bands to take, and ~25 that can make that top 14, these things just happen.It's not about which bands are "deserving" or otherwise, it's about how deep this competition is. If I'm being honest, if you score a ~90 at a regional there's absolutely no reason to say your band is "undeserving" of a finals slot. Unfortunately that's just not how this works. Many amazing bands can and did get left out. Not making finals isn't anything to be ashamed of. It can be really disappointing and pretty saddening, but its not a reflection of how good you are as a band. In some alternate reality, if the judges had just looked at different things this field could and probably would look different. I'm not saying that any of the bands that did make it in don't deserve to be in; quite the contrary. They are in because they are amazing; bar none. There are just far more amazing bands here then finals allows for, and that's why San Antonio is so infamous.

I AM SO HAPPY FOR ROUND ROCK

---------------------------------------------- 4a 1- ronald reagan 2- vandegrift 3- vista ridge music - marcus visual - vandegrift general effect - ronald reagan 3a 1- leander 2- cedar park 3- wakeland music - leander visual - leander general effect - leander 2a 1- roma 2- forney 3- pioneer music - roma visual - roma general effect - roma 1a 1- collinsville 2- archbishop alter 3- hollister music - archbishop alter visual - collinsville general effect - collinsville ----- Finalists (random order) 1- marcus 2- ctj 3- james bowie 4- ronald reagan 5- flower mound 6- the woodlands 7- keller 8- vista ridge 9- hebron 10- vandegrift 11- leander 12- pearland 13- round rock 14- l.d bell

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Oh, I see. Thanks for the clarification.

Hmm? is San Antonio going to take a band to the ToR?

My prediction would just be groups at this point tbh. I can't discern between the bubble bands, it's just too close

Flo stopped streaming

Not sure, but they have historically done so. I would check their Facebook page or YouTube for a broadcast. https://www.facebook.com/FloMarching

Sure did.

I wish we could have more then 14 bands in finals, honestly.

Aledo closing Prelims in style, great energy!

Glad to have you in TX! Vista Murrieta's performance was really unique, and I genuinely hope they make finals tonight. Ya'll certainly have the chops to!

L.D. Bell performed the show really well. I had a hard time finding much dirt in it, but there was a few visual things. They have a decent shot.

L.D. Bell's red uniforms really pop.

I've been a fan of North Shore since 2016 when they made UIL State finals. Another great showing here. Thoughts on them are similar to Prosper; a bit too much dirt in it to make finals in my opinion, but they sell it well so we'll see. Closer was great too.

Prosper had a good show. They played it well and there were some powerful moments. I thought there may have been a bit too much visual dirt to make finals, but we'll see.

Cy-Fair's body work at the start, autumn-themed colors, and well-produced sound was the standout of the performance for me. They put on a good show .

Oak Ridge was a favorite of mine. I especially loved smiles all over the performers' faces and the smile set in the drill. Fun show!

Yup!

Lake Travis? They were solid. Had a lot of powerful moments to it and sounded great.

Pioneer was a treat to watch.