tptsam17

I didn't go to any of these schools, I graduated high school years ago and the sole purpose of my post was to put my thoughts out there, not to put any other band programs down. Prosper obviously had a strong show, they wouldn't have advanced if they didn't, but I know several schools have a bit of a "ranking rivalry" so to say, like Boyd and Prosper. 2022 Boyd went to state by a tiebreaker and 2023, Prosper got really far and Boyd didn't go by one spot. Either way, I apologize for coming off as rude or anything like that, but these are just things that I have heard through others in these forums and from members of the two bands.

yes, I believe it was a tie between Boyd and Prosper in 2022, and Boyd advanced to state

i believe the current plan is if the rain becomes a real problem, the contest will continue on sunday or monday, and if for whatever reason there is a conflict there they will just pull ranks from prelims. i dont think that's very likely though, last time they did that was years ago because there was a conflict with their backup plan.

here are my predictions for area J 2024: 1. Flomo 2. Hebron 3. Marcus 4. Wylie/McKinney Boyd (hopefully these two tie, but honestly i could see both of them coming in fourth, Wylie has worked really hard on putting on a great show, and their drill is pretty strong, however Boyd can very well beat them in music. I went to their crosstown game against McKinney high last Friday and their closer sounds great. Despite Boyd not having their closer on the field at BOA Prosper, they are well prepared for Area on Saturday. however, both are gonna have to put on a really solid performance in both prelims and finals to have a shot at state.) 5. Prosper (prosper's show is great but hasn't stood out to me as much as last year's. From what I have seen online, their show is great and they are strong all around but I just think that Boyd and Wylie are fighting a little harder this year for that 4th spot (especially after Prosper took state from Boyd last year LOL)) 6. WEast (I haven't seen much of their show but to be honest Prosper and WEast are pretty interchangeable. I don't really have much to say other than their show is a tiny bit weaker than last year's but overall they are definitely very capable of placing well.) 7/8. Rock Hill (I love their show this year, visuals are pretty strong but I wish their music was stronger. I haven't kept up with this band as much but their show is definitely attention grabbing) 7/8. McKinney High (I don't see them advancing to state just yet, but WOW. Their show is incredible and the progress they have made over the years is so impressive. Last year was their first year advancing to area finals after I believe 6 or 7 years and they just keep getting better. Their music is really strong, but I think their marching technique is lacking compared to these other finalist bands. Really excited to see this band perform though, and I can absolutely see them having an even better show next year and placing higher) 9. Lewisville (unfortunately, this band's rankings have never been particularly high, but I think they have shown some improvement this season.) Excited to see these talented bands! Good luck to those performing! These rankings are just my predictions so they probably wont be the most accurate but this area is absolutely insane. Probably one of the most competitive in the state ngl.