My 2 cents? Vandegrift has great feeding schools and a great staff. For now, the only thing CP has on Vandy is the number of the students. The musicality that feeds our repuation I would say originated with Spicer, so when Vandy develops into a bigger school, they'll have no problem muscling their way into the game. But that could take time, and I think in that time that Vandy is building itself up is precisely when CP will dominate the game. Now I'm not saying all those other bands listed previously aren't quality, and I know we're going to have an amazingly tough time next year at state, and I really hope to see everyone bring their A-game so we can have some competition. I'm also really excited to see what the 4A bands across Texas will bring to the table at state, considering all I've seen my two years at CP has been gigantic 5A bands like Marcus, LD Bell, and the Woodlands.
I hope I don't come across as biased, just thought of putting in my opinion to the pool.
Good luck to all the Area D bands next year! If not us, then you guys deserve it.