Have to say, I love it when other programs come and support their school's marching band! Brackett HS, who is a first time state qualifier, had their entire football program there to cheer them on this morning!
Next week will be my first time seeing their show. I'm excited to see them return to the State level once again! I do feel that they have a very good chance of advancing to Finals
Shoutout to Orange Grove HS! 36 years since they advanced to state and they make it into finals! Also really happy for Hitchcock and Raymondville! This will be an exciting finals contest!
Huge congratulations to Irion County HS on their 3rd state title! Really enjoyed their show this year! Also congratulations to Cross Plains HS who has received their highest placement at State! Congratulations to all 1A schools this season and I can't wait to see what is in store next year!
I really enjoyed every performance this morning, but now it's time to show my personal rankings of the 15 bands in 1A that advanced to state. Please note that this is a personal rankings and that I could see anyone make finals-
Menard
Irion County
Cross Plains
Knox City
Claude
Hamlin
O'Donnell
Water Valley
Runge
Leakey
Eden
Petersburg
Nueces Canyon
Santa Anna
D'Hanis
The three schools folded are the ones i could see fighting for the final spot in finals.
After block 1, here is my personal rankings-
Claude
O'Donnell
Leakey
Petersburg
Nueces Canyon
Eden
D'Hanis
Still a good portion of bands still to go including the reigning state champion Menard. Best of luck to the rest of the 1A schools!