BandConnoisseur

2025 could possibly be Davenport's final year in 4A as well.

You realize there's judges that aren't even from Texas on the panel. Zero reason for preconceived notions.

He/She said they would make Top 5. They finished 5th.

I haven't heard a peep about that. There was some weird scoring in prelims it would seem.

Redwater came close back a decade or so ago.

Area C 3A also had 1st with Commerce High School being the "lucky" winner. Don't they random draw performance order for areas each year?

I think they meant "a week away".

Just based on what they've done in some head-to-head matchups it's probably not in the cards this year.

Call me crazy but I think all 3 medalists at the SMC will be from Area C.

What a day it was! My wife and I finally had a free Saturday and chance to see everyone's show. I agree with everything you said. The top 3 bands have a razor thin margin of error as we saw prelims go from Atlanta, Redwater and Mineola to in finals Mineola, Redwater and Atlanta. The SMC is going to be exciting!

which ones did you find?

Area C AAAA will basically be a mini-SMC.

4. Texarkana Pleasant Grove 5. Redwater 6. Rivercrest (2023 AA gold medalist) 7. Marshall 8. Naaman Forest 9. Wills Point 10. Grand Prairie

Based on the two contests I've been to, in no particular order: Rivercrest Pleasant Grove Redwater Mt. Pleasant Atlanta Quitman Wills Point Clarksville Marshall West Mesquite

Still a lot of gas money. I am only kidding of course. That's cool that you have such an interest. I've been retired for 10 years and try to keep my distance until later in the season.