Chupacabra1222

As a band director in NISD at O'Connor I can say with certainty that the realignment was in the best interest of all schools in the State. TMEA decided to realign for the first time in many years and with so many large schools it's understandable why. UIL likewise followed suit and used very similar zones to the TMEA lines. In reality, these new UIL zones create closer proximity contests for most/not all schools and lessens the burden for all in general in terms of travel. I applaud all the Area H schools and finalists, it was an honor to share the field with so many great bands. I wish the very best to Vandegrift, Leander, Westlake and Vista Ridge who will represent the Area to the fullest degree. I'm saddened that O'Connor did not advance for the first time in a long time, but I also think that as stated above the NISD schools and ourselves are stronger and will continue to be in the future. Best wishes to all bands at State and BOA. Wesley Perkins O'Connor HS Band

Demise is a strong word, very strong bands there still this year: Hendrickson Round Rock Dripping Springs O'Connor Hays New Braunfels Quality is still really good... All the above bands are having a great season! Smaller sure but that's describing more and more local contests as BOA and other contests are drawing interest. Here's the schedule: 5A MCCallum- 2:00 Boerne Champion- 2:15 Seguin- 2:30 Medina Valley- 2:45 Dripping Springs- 3:00 Class 5A Awards Ceremony 3:20 Break 6A Round Rock- 3:45 Hays- 4:15 New Braunfels- 4:30 Del Valle- 4:45 O’Connor- 5:00 Hendrickson- 5:15 Class 6A Awards Ceremony 5:30 Finals- 7 PM? I believe

Nevermind, I stand Corrected- Westlake is indeed in the redraw of Region 32.

At first glance I didn't catch this, but Westlake on UIL Forms is actually Region 18 with Austin ISD I believe. So with 11, 29 and 32 together that would only include the Leander ISD schools and Lake Travis I believe. The schools we know will be there are Leander, Vandy and Vista. After that it's going to be a dog fight between Judson, O'Connor, Lake Travis, Wagner(maybe) and Stevens.

If the contest has finals.... Rain rain stay away, I think the following are possible finalists Marcus Hebron Keller Rowlett Dawson New Braunfels O'Connor Allen Berkner Martin Plus these bands could likely be finalists.... Boyd Trinity Hays

Look out for Stevens.... They are a very good group that most may not know. I'm betting they'll be in finals around 8-10

This is such a great venue- I've performed there as a member way back in the day and still enjoy seeing our students compete there. No matter who shows or doesn't each band there will have a great experience in the longest running marching contest in the state:) Best of luck to all bands there on Sarurday!

As someone with a good knowledge of this area I'd say that these bands are a good bet for finals in no order: CTJ Harlingen O'Connor Wagner Clear Creek Hanna United South Harlingen South Edinburg North Sharyland

True and Very True

Not sure. I'm just guessing that since all bands were placed randomly in the two stadium sites, one site could conceivably have the top 10 bands overall....

O'Connor is in Area G... Not area D. That said, Judson was an area D finalist in 2012, they'll be a strong contender. My guess for finals would be: 1) CTJ 2) Bowie 3) Round Rock 4) Reagan 5) Cedar Ridge 6) Hendrickson 7) Westlake 8) Westwood 9) Pflugerville 10) Anderson

True but to hold a score if you perform 1st in finals is pretty crazy since 19 others go after that. It's tougher than 10 bands because judges have to keep track of worthy performances for State for much longer. Best of luck... U at Gus or Farris?

Actually I was way off.... There are 41 bands split between the two sites, 10 bands from each site will be chosen for finals for a grand total of 20 that evening. Out of the 20 bands 8 will advance to State.

It is my understanding that since there are two seperate sites there will be 7 chosen from each for finals. So 14 bands in finals, 7-8 advance. As to my guesses.... Farris: Harlingen O'Connor United South Lopez Hanna United Warren Gus Harlingen South San Benito Brandeis Stevens Alexander PSJA N Palmview State Advancers: Harlingen, O'Connor, Harlingen South, Brandeis, Hanna, Lopez, San Benito

Marcus in 8th... Homework- when was last time Marcus placed 8th at any contest before this?