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got back to it, didn't realize I didn't finish last night.

Based on history (and some personal experience in the contest) here are some predictions to be taken with a grain of salt. I'd expect these bands to be in the top five in no particular order: Richland, Summit, Lake Ridge, Burleson Centennial, and Highland Park Richland - will have good design and interesting music. They'll have some cool visuals to go along. Summit - might be the loudest hornline you hear Saturday. They've improved their design and arrangement over the past few years, and had a successful season last year. Lake Ridge - their area is growing and the band will show it. They'll be clean in the feet and have a buttoned up and round sound. Burleson Centennial - will awesome show design, probably giving a few features to their percussion. Really, the way their show was produced last year was solid musicaaly and visually. Highland Park - will be CLEAN. They were neck and neck with Waxahachie in the beginning of last year and can't see them not holding up that standard. They'll have a good concert sound on the field, and are looking to return to State Finals this year. Also to be considered for those spots: V.R. Eaton, James Martin, and Granbury

That's something to consider for BOA, how saturated can Texas become with regionals. I feel like there isn't many weekends or locations left for added contests (just off the top of my head). Maybe an earlier season San Antonio Regional?

Agreed on that percussion, their website says they placed 6th in the world for scholastic class. That's a strong component for build your program around for sure...

Richland's shows definitely have a cool vibe, with this last year having some jazz in it. I'd like to see them get some love in the next year!

I think Burleson Centennial is on the rise. They did better than I predicted at the Mansfield contest last year, the show was tastefully designed and if they compete with a similar one I could see them doing well at a BOA event.

I would agree with them, sending a band to a larger contest (especially a BOA Regional) is the better choice for exposure. And if the Austin powerhouses can't compete that opens up the contention for finals spots a bit!

Never seen something like this, what a great idea!

Highland Park was amazingly clean early season, but started to suffer later on due to their drill not being as dynamic as other groups. They always do well though, and shouldn't have much trouble being successful next year.

Heard Lake Ridge had a good run, Mansfield and Summit go in the last block of bands (many of which I think will be fighting for a spot in the bottom of finals). Of course the area is so deep it's anyone's guess, and so much depends on how everyone's runs go. Much luck to y'all competing!

Randomized Prelims Performance Order: Burleson Legacy VR Eaton Arlington N. Crowley Lake Ridge Haltom Burleson Centennial Richland Summit Class C Prelim Rankings: Richland Lake Ridge Summit Class B Prelim Rankings: Burleson Centennial Arlington VR Eaton

Not sure if that's what they meant, just that they occupy those spots. I wouldn't assume so, but anything is possible.

Apparently 3-8 are extremely close to each other, so finals could be super entertaining, watching them battle it out for 3rd.

I'm going to try but please forgive if not correct: VISUALS: Highland Park GE: Highland Park(love me some Wine Dark Sea) MUSIC: Waxahachie GUARD: Frisco Centennial PERCUSSION: N. Forney DRUM MAJOR: Robert E. Lee

Finalists in random order: Desoto North Forney SGP Frisco Centennial Legacy HS Sachse HS Waxahachie HS Mansfield HS Mansfield Summit Highland Park HS