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VERY impressed with Terrell, as well.

Mesquite schools are exempt from awards since they are hosting the event

Well, congrats to Community!

1) Mineola 2) Community 3) Irving 4) Terrell 5) James Bowie

10th = North Crowley 9th = Burleson Centennial 8th = Saginaw 7th = Mansfiled Summit 6th = Azle 5th = Boswell 4th = Highland Park 3rd = Euless Teinity 2nd = Mesquite Poteet 1st = Duncanville Color Guard = Highland Park Drum Major = Mesquite Poteet Percussion = Azle General Effect = Azle Marching = Euless Trinity Music = Duncanville

Thank you! Evidently the UIL website needs to be updated

I believe Sherman is in Area B.

WOW, that has me intrigued! Is UIL going to create a new Area? Or, at a state-level, possibly adjust the enrollment levels for the classifications drastically or add a new classification?

Takigan - good job on picking the top 3 in Prelims! The Prelims scoring was all over the place, but Friendswood sure did make a fairly clean sweep and held their own. I am excited to the Finals results!

Random order for Finals

oh yeah...that was quite a shock! Poteet's show that year was just strange in my opinion. The musical selection just did not fit their style.

Folks, this is going to be some competition! Hopefully the predictions will be up soon because I am curious to see what everybody's opionion is. I have an idea of who will probably make it into Finals, but it is going to be VERY close as to who will be awarded medals. I think most people are inclined to choose the more "experienced" bands, but there are some new kids on the block that will really make things interesting. My top 5 in random order: Friendswood, Hendrickson, Mesquite Poteet, Carrollton Newman Smith and Dripping Springs There are so many highly talented programs attending this year and I really feel for these judges

I am glad you mentioned Waxahachie. I had completely forgot about them! I am sure they will be able to make it into Area Finals, so I will look forward to seeing them perform next Saturday. I also agree with you in regards to Forney's sound quality. At regionals last night, there were a couple Trombones at the end of the 1st movement that got a little carried away. I am on the verge of saying that Forney may have been a tad bit louder than Poteet; however, Poteet seems to always manage hitting a high volume with such a full and controlled sound....you can tell these students are taught to listen to one another while performing. I saw JJ Pearce last night, as well. Honestly, I did not get any goosebumps at all and was disappointed, considering they placed so high in the State Prelims in '07. It's almost as if history is repeating itself....Area C is getting interesting again. It looks like Poteet has a new rival (Forney). Coppell is the first one I remember and then came Sherman. I just hope this will evolve into a rivalry where there is mutual respect and friendly competition.

Here are the final Rankings for this contest. **note** all 5 Mesquite ISD High Schools are ineligible for awards - they only compete for ranking and ratings. 1) Rowlett 2) Coppell 3) Mesquite - Poteet 4) Forney 5) Rockwall - Heath 6) Plano 7) Highland Park 8) Mesquite - John Horn 9) Mesquite - North Mesquite 10) Midlothian 11) Mesquite 12) Wills Point 13) Irving - Nimitz 14) Terrell 15) Canton 16) Kennedale 17) Royse City 18) Commerce 19) Garland - Lakeview 20) Celina 21) Mesquite - West Mesquite 22) Crandall 23) Malakoff 24) Garland - North Garland 25) Rio Vista 26) Caddo Mills 27) Bells 28) Quinlan Ford 29) Grand Saline 30) Eustace 31) Crossroads

I am not sure if two or three bands from Area C will be advancing to State this year. You will definitely see Mesquite Poteet advance. I also have a hunch that Forney will be going to state for the first time. I have been watching Forney the last few years and it's amazing how much this band has progressed in such a short time. I have also seen Poteet's show a few times this year and, as usual, they will be a force to reckoned with!