Uil 6A Area D Contest

[bchorn]

  On 10/21/2024 at 2:37 AM, Band1234556 said:

Coming from the previous years only reagan is a lock, you have to think back to the years prior where Boa competitions mean basically nothing, Dripping springs lost to cedar ridge by 7 places at Austin last year and beat the at area, it really just comes down to who wants it more in these next 2 weeks, good luck to everybody, may the best bands win. Bummer that we are not going to see some bands at Uil SMBC who had a shot at making finals, it is probably harder to make state in this area then it is to make finals at state, are we gonna see all 5 bands from this area in finals??? That would be so cool

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yeah, this area is no joke.  Case in point.

McNeil just finished 4th in last night's BOA St Louis Super Regional...which will probably be a better finish for them than at this year's Area D competition sadly.

Also, Timber Creek (who McNeil beat at last night competition) will probably advance to state for the third year in a row this year...even though McNeil will probably not.

And in neither of Timber Creek's two previous trips to state did Timber Creek beat any Area D competitors those years.

This area is insane.

[Tubalord11]

Final predictions for this bloodbath of an area: 

1st. Ronald Reagan 

 

2nd. Cedar Ridge 

3rd. Round Rock

4th. James Bowie/Dripping Springs/Mcneil/CTJ

5th. DS/CTJ/JB/McNeil 

6th. CTJ/JB/McNeil/DS

7th. Mcneil/CTJ/DS/JB 

 

8th. Westwood/MG Johnson

9th. MG Johnson/Westwood 

10th. Winston Churchill 

 

I honestly think this is the hardest Area to predict how it's going to go. TBH, all 10 of these programs are state worthy, and other than Reagan in first, I think 2nd-5th is up for grabs. So many of these programs are having their best seasons ever, with those going to state coming down to who has the stronger runs come finals. Best of luck to all these programs, gonna be a heck of a battle for state! 

[quenslays]

final predictions

1st-Ronald Reagan (obv)

2nd-Cedar Ridge/Dripping Springs

3rd-Dripping Springs/Cedar Ridge

4th-James Bowie/Round Rock

5th-Round Rock/Bowie/Mcneil

Honestly I could see all area d groups that qualify for state getting into state finals.

 

[Karma_Savior]

1. Reagan 

2. Cedar Ridge 

3. Round Rock

4. Dripping Springs

5. Bowie/McNeil

6. McNeil/Bowie

7. CTJ

8. Westwood

9. MG Johnson

10. Churchill 

[Miyazuu]

UIL can be so...unpredictable sometimes that I don't even think I could assume placements. It could be a complete toss up. At best I could expect Reagan, CR, Bowie, aaand RR? At 5th it's just gonna be a matter of finals runs.

 

I'd loooove to see McNeil advance to state. They're working so hard and seeing them do so well this season has been exciting. Perhaps they can slip into that 5th slot? It's gonna be a long Saturday, thank goodness for the Buccees on the way. 

[Samuel Culper]

  On 10/28/2024 at 1:40 AM, Miyazuu said:

UIL can be so...unpredictable sometimes that I don't even think I could assume placements. It could be a complete toss up. At best I could expect Reagan, CR, Bowie, aaand RR? At 5th it's just gonna be a matter of finals runs.

 

I'd loooove to see McNeil advance to state. They're working so hard and seeing them do so well this season has been exciting. Perhaps they can slip into that 5th slot? It's gonna be a long Saturday, thank goodness for the Buccees on the way. 

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I believe it is state law to stop at Buc-ee's when going to/from a band contest.

[rouseglazer1]

  On 10/28/2024 at 2:06 AM, Samuel Culper said:

I believe it is state law to stop at Buc-ee's when going to/from a band contest.

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can confirm.

[rouseglazer1]

ok i havent done my predictions because this area is just so incredibly unpredictable but here we go
1. ronald reagan

2. cedar ridge

3. dripping springs

4. round rock

5. bowie

6. ctj

7. mcneil

8. westwood

9. mg johnson

10. churchill

i hope to get proven wrong here i want to see mcneil make state!!

[fluteatute]

1) Reagan

2) Cedar Ridge

3) Bowie

4) Round Rock

5) CTJ/McNeil/DS

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Bowie/RR placement I'm unsure of just since it's been awhile since RR competed but they were next to one another at TMC Finals. I'm looking forward to seeing Reagan! 

 

I'm a little surprised at DS over Bowie both in UIL & BOA SA predictions since Bowie has continuously scored higher since BOA SM. Perhaps UILs judging will give way to DS to rank higher since GE isn't involved, they seem to be doing well musically given their won captions. Fingers crossed it doesn't rain!! 67% according to weather channel right now 😖

[rouseglazer1]

  On 10/28/2024 at 3:30 AM, fluteatute said:

1) Reagan

2) Cedar Ridge

3) Bowie

4) Round Rock

5) CTJ/McNeil/DS

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Bowie/RR placement I'm unsure of just since it's been awhile since RR competed but they were next to one another at TMC Finals. I'm looking forward to seeing Reagan! 

 

I'm a little surprised at DS over Bowie both in UIL & BOA SA predictions since Bowie has continuously scored higher since BOA SM. Perhaps UILs judging will give way to DS to rank higher since GE isn't involved, they seem to be doing well musically given their won captions. Fingers crossed it doesn't rain!! 67% according to weather channel right now 😖

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last year mcneil beat out dripping springs by quite a wide margin at TMC yet drip got 4th(?) and mcneil 9th at uil area. i think this is one of the cases where comparing scores and placements across competition will lead to some upset expectations.. but we will see

[quenslays]

  On 10/28/2024 at 3:30 AM, fluteatute said:

1) Reagan

2) Cedar Ridge

3) Bowie

4) Round Rock

5) CTJ/McNeil/DS

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Bowie/RR placement I'm unsure of just since it's been awhile since RR competed but they were next to one another at TMC Finals. I'm looking forward to seeing Reagan! 

 

I'm a little surprised at DS over Bowie both in UIL & BOA SA predictions since Bowie has continuously scored higher since BOA SM. Perhaps UILs judging will give way to DS to rank higher since GE isn't involved, they seem to be doing well musically given their won captions. Fingers crossed it doesn't rain!! 67% according to weather channel right now 😖

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trust I will stop the rain 

[Miyazuu]

  On 10/28/2024 at 3:30 AM, fluteatute said:

Fingers crossed it doesn't rain!! 67% according to weather channel right now 😖

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hey @FaultLineBlues you still got that dehumidifier? we're gonna need you to clock back in bud

[lost]

RR is always a slow burn but I think we’re at a point in the season where I have them contending for second.

[Samuel Culper]

  On 10/28/2024 at 4:19 AM, lost said:

RR is always a slow burn but I think we’re at a point in the season where I have them contending for second.

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There are two RRs in this area.

[rouseglazer1]

  On 10/28/2024 at 4:48 AM, Samuel Culper said:

There are two RRs in this area.

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hes definitely talking about round rock, no way in heck reagan gets 2nd unless uil judges pull something weird (which is not completely impossible as we’ve seen some weird scorings across 5a area but still i highly doubt that will happen)

[FaultLineBlues]

  On 10/28/2024 at 5:08 AM, rouseglazer1 said:

hes definitely talking about round rock, no way in heck reagan gets 2nd unless uil judges pull something weird (which is not completely impossible as we’ve seen some weird scorings across 5a area but still i highly doubt that will happen)

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Maybe it's just me, but I don't think Reagan is 100% a lock for first here. 

 

  On 10/28/2024 at 4:03 AM, Miyazuu said:

hey @FaultLineBlues you still got that dehumidifier? we're gonna need you to clock back in bud

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I got it at the ready. 😎

[qwertytb12]

Top 8 in my opinion are locked but the movement inside I'm willing to bet that nobody in this forum gets 100% right. I also don't think CTJ has a shot but we will see

[bchorn]

  On 10/28/2024 at 3:55 PM, qwertytb12 said:

Top 8 in my opinion are locked but the movement inside I'm willing to bet that nobody in this forum gets 100% right. I also don't think CTJ has a shot but we will see

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I think the only guarantee we can all agree on is that some really amazing bands that could easily place in the top 20 in state prelims are not going to advance to state prelims.

[Band1234556]

  On 10/28/2024 at 5:34 PM, bchorn said:

I think the only guarantee we can all agree on is that some really amazing bands that could easily place in the top 20 in state prelims are not going to advance to state prelims.

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Agreed

[bchorn]

Its official...using the latest HornRank rankings that just came out...Area 6A D is the most stacked Area competition in the state.  Its insane that a nationally ranked band will not advance to its own state marching competition after this weekend.

15. Cedar Ridge, TX (6A D)
17. Ronald Reagan, TX (6A D)
23. James Bowie, TX (6A D)
26. McNeil, TX (6A D)
29. Round Rock, TX (6A D)
30. Dripping Springs, TX (6A D)

4. Hebron, TX (6A J)
7. Flower Mound, TX (6A J)
10. Marcus, TX (6A J)
22. Prosper, TX (6A J)

11. Cedar Park, TX (5A H)
14. Rouse, TX (5A H)
25. Leander, TX (5A H)

3. Vandegrift, TX (6A H)
16. Vista Ridge, TX (6A H)
24. Westlake, TX (6A H)

Edited October 29, 2024 by bchorn
removed Wakeland from list

[RhythmicTuba]

Wakeland is 5A B but yes 6A D is still the most comp Area in the state.

[rouseglazer1]

  On 10/29/2024 at 5:49 PM, bchorn said:

Its official...using the latest HornRank rankings that just came out...Area 6A D is the most stacked Area competition in the state.  Its insane that a nationally ranked band will not advance to its own state marching competition after this weekend.

15. Cedar Ridge, TX (6A D)
17. Ronald Reagan, TX (6A D)
23. James Bowie, TX (6A D)
26. McNeil, TX (6A D)
29. Round Rock, TX (6A D)
30. Dripping Springs, TX (6A D)

4. Hebron, TX (6A J)
7. Flower Mound, TX (6A J)
10. Marcus, TX (6A J)
22. Prosper, TX (6A J)

11. Cedar Park, TX (5A H)
14. Rouse, TX (5A H)
25. Leander, TX (5A H)

3. Vandegrift, TX (6A H)
16. Vista Ridge, TX (6A H)
24. Westlake, TX (6A H)

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this is truly a texas hs marching band moment

[Nny14]

  On 10/29/2024 at 5:49 PM, bchorn said:

Its official...using the latest HornRank rankings that just came out...Area 6A D is the most stacked Area competition in the state.  Its insane that a nationally ranked band will not advance to its own state marching competition after this weekend.

15. Cedar Ridge, TX (6A D)
17. Ronald Reagan, TX (6A D)
23. James Bowie, TX (6A D)
26. McNeil, TX (6A D)
29. Round Rock, TX (6A D)
30. Dripping Springs, TX (6A D)

4. Hebron, TX (6A J)
7. Flower Mound, TX (6A J)
10. Marcus, TX (6A J)
22. Prosper, TX (6A J)

11. Cedar Park, TX (5A H)
14. Rouse, TX (5A H)
25. Leander, TX (5A H)

3. Vandegrift, TX (6A H)
16. Vista Ridge, TX (6A H)
24. Westlake, TX (6A H)

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Hmmm some of these rankings lol

 

[packwick]

  On 10/28/2024 at 6:04 AM, FaultLineBlues said:

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think Reagan is 100% a lock for first here. 

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w/ UIL being as execution focused as it is, maybe not!! i could see a cedar ridge win.

[UIL]

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good luck Saturday 👍