WanderingTraveler

Agreed. They won my fan favorite vote.

😆 Trust me, I don't think Cedar park will end their reign anytime soon, but you're right. I assume the same patterns every year, aka Hebron for 6A, Cedar park for 5A (and 4A before the divisional dip and jump), Avon for GN, etc but things inevitability shift over time for whatever reason. I competed in the SMBC against Cedar park when I was in school, and they were still winning then.... so Legacy for sure.

All for fun But would be funny if correct I would love Rouse to win. I thought they had it in 2023. But it just feels so cemented like Avon with grand nats...it's hard to bet against.

Hard to say without knowing any possible region (or area) changes/new schools/etc. But there are a few things to note. Area A: I think JM Hanks and the Lubbock schools retain their state bids, but I think Coronado makes a push to state. Area B: I don't expect Wakeland or Lonestars tenure in this Area to be challenged, but I know that that Lebanon Trail is going to come back with vengeance and make it hard for McKinney North and Argyle to keep their state spots. However, it's hard to see either one of those programs getting knocked out. Interested to see what MN does show-wise next year. Also can't knock Reedy out of this picture, that program is getting super strong. This area only having 4 spots (assuming nothing changes) is going to unfortunately leave someone out...Having all 4 of these groups in 2024 finals is telling. Area C- I do think Highland Park will eventually make it back to earning a state spot, its just a question of how long it will take. Mt. Pleasant and Poteet retain their state bids IMO, and I think either Kaufman (I see an upwards trend here) or HP takes a spot. Area D- I don't really see any changes here. Hopefully they retain 5 state spots, but Hendrickson will stay at the top, but Pieper I think can maybe bubble to finals. I really like what the brass is doing in this group, and with a good show I think this is the trend. LB, JCH, and SV I see also advancing to the SMBC, making this area the same Area E: If they retain 6 spots, I could see some shakeup. Friendswood, College Station, A&M Cons., and Barbers Hill I think keep their spots. I think Kempner also remains, but I think this groups trajectory is up, so I could see them placing higher in the area. My sleeper pick is Porter, is could see this group getting in. Area F: This is another area that I don't see enough evidence pre-season to jump to any conclusions. I think Aledo, BC, Midlothian, CH, and Richland still advance, but I can see some shake up in finals. Aledo remains untouched in my opinion, but I could see an argument that Midlothian and BC swap finals spots. In my 2024 5A state predictions (after watching all the bands perform) I had Midlothian in finals, but that didn't end up happening. Also, BC has a INCREDIBLE drumline which makes it hard to surpass them with the state judging rubric. Area G: This area has a pretty competitive self-contained finals. Roma remains the Area G champion I think, but I could see massive shakeup to get Gladys Porter, James Pace, and Robert Vela a trip to the SMBC. Area H: Cedar Park, Rouse and Leander clear this competition. Its hard to bet against the reigning medalists, but they are truly...that good. Final two, Glenn and LH keep like a pretty sure-pick, but I know I had Wagner initially in my predictions. Way-to-early-top-12: 1. Cedar Park 2. Rouse 3. Lone Star (I will stand by Lone Stars prelims run at area, if they can have a run like again, I see them medaling) 4. Leander 5. Wakeland 6. Argyle 7. Hendrickson 8. McKinney North 9. Friendswood 10. Pieper 11. Midlothian 12. Lake Belton NOTE: All of this is subjective without any show announcements, director changes, etc...So anything can happen.

This was fun! Started on the forums too late to place, but this will be a fun thing to do yearly!

Outstanding job to everyone and what an enjoyable weekend. Sad to see the season end!!! Good job everyone, see yall all next year.

Its a cost thing, they travel every few years.

Agree 100%

That bunny costume is genuinely scary. Its giving the old Clemson Tiger Mascot…

Sad I am having to miss the final bands of the year, but I caught like two minutes of Cedar Park and W.O.W. Hope the finalists bands are super proud of these products, y'all are stellar.

I love the Bridglenad marching band

FOUR TEXAS FINALISTS?!?!?! So excited for everyone!!! Friendswood and Argyle had such amazing performances as well congratulations on your seasons!!! Excited to see finals to close out the marching season!!

Finalists: Avon Broken Arrow Tarpon Springs Carmel Dobyns Bennett American Fork Castle Cedar Park William Mason Prosper Leander Bridgeland

OKAY BROKEN ARROW?!?!?!

Class AAAA Placements: 1. Avon 2. Broken Arrow 3. Carmel

Class AAA Placements: 1. Cedar Park 2. Castle 3. Dobyns Bennett

Class AA Placements: 1. Tarpon Springs 2. Catawba Ridge 3. Norwin

Class A Placements: 1. Murray 2. Bourbon County 3. Archbishop Alter

Class A Awards: Music - Murray Visual - Murray GE - Murray

Class AA Awards: Music - Tarpon Springs Visual - Tarpon Springs GE - Tarpon Springs

Class AAA Awards: Music - Cedar Park Visual - Castle GE - Cedar Park

Class AAAA Awards: Music - Avon/Carmel Visual - Avon GE - Avon

Broken Arrow IMO. Maybe Carolina Crown?!

Agree, loved Rockfords show this year!

Agree, I also contacted about the overall sound quality, which seamed to get better after day one, but probably just placebo.