Mmalpica9 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 VISTA!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post principalagent Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 HISTORY TIME! The Austin Area has not won a top class state marching title since Crockett in the 80s. Thank you VISTA FREAKIN RIDGE for bringing it home!!!!!! This is also Leander ISD's first gold medal (obviously) in the top class. In the modern era, they are the first band since Marcus to win on their first appearance in 5A/6A state finals. They are the first non DFW winner in 20 actual, full on years. Thank you Vista Ridge. And congrats to Vandegrift for pulling off a medal!! Now, half of LISD has medaled in the top class (Cedar Park in 2004, and the obvious). Leander almost did in 1996 and 2000, but did not quite get there. However, because Leander shot to 5th, LISD-South joins LISD-North as the only other school district to place three schools in the top half of the top class. This is also the largest amount of Austin Area representation in top class state finals in recent history. Flower Mound has nothing to be ashamed of. Their show was undoubtedly stellar, and a medal has been kept in Lewisville ISD for 7 cycles now. Collectively, Lewisville ISD has had three straight cycles of three bands in finals. I think this will continue for at least another cycle or two. Congrats to Waxahachie and Cedar Ridge for their performances!! Great entrants into the SMBC. Throughout the 80s and 90s, the power center of marching band was in Houston. Duncanville and Bell broke that and it stayed in DFW for two decades. Ever since Bowie started making a run at a state medal and Cedar Park and Vandegrift cleaned up 4A/5A, I knew the power was shifting to Austin. Especially once Leander and Round Rock began their renaissance. But it now finally arrived. I think the power is finally tipping towards Austin. As an Austin Area native, I cannot be more excited. (But maybe I should knock on wood - DFW did get one more band in finals than Austin did)! Grace, jmj, TrebleMaker2 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snares Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 But it now finally arrived. I think the power is finally tipping towards Austin. As an Austin Area native, I cannot be more excited. (But maybe I should knock on wood - DFW did get one more band in finals than Austin did)! I honestly don’t think this is a power shift to Austin but I do find this to be a good point. I think Austin is gaining a ton more depth, and the entire state as a whole is gaining depth. Yes, quite obviously they did much better in placements in the state cycle this year, but BOA was a completely mixed hand bag of good schools. To clarify, I think that now it’s no longer as clear as which LISD school is going to win and which Houston school is going to win, it’s more of just a giant mosh pit of amazing bands that anyone has a chance to make it their year. WoodlandsMom4ever, TrumpetorHorn, FloMoParent and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danpod Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 *deep breath*Vista. Ridge. Ranger. Band. The State Title has been Found. Samuel Culper, jmj, TrebleMaker2 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moler512 Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 If Anyone has or finds a video of Vista Ridge getting sandwiched by CTJ and Leander at retreat, please, i beg you to give it to me. vincentlee1220, principalagent, Mash and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 *deep breath* Vista. Ridge. Ranger. Band. The State Title has been Found. Yeah, baby! VISTA!!!!! TrebleMaker2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Neat my prediction wasn't so crazy after all. gregorydf01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avisshadow Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 my prediction wasn't so crazy after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbg Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jmj Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 Also, with Vista Ridge now the 6A champ and CP the reigning 5A champion, both of the largest class championships are now held by schools in the city of Cedar Park. Major congrats to Vandegrift and Leander for incredible seasons! So proud to be a resident of the Leander ISD community! BandlifeX2, vincentlee1220, Grace and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchingBandNerd Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Wow! Huge congratulations to Vista Ridge and all the other bands that performed this weekend. Although Cy-Fair didn’t place as high as we’d hoped, there was no better way to end my senior year. We stayed to watch the majority of the finalists, and man, they are just out of this world! I’m so proud of each and every one of them. Celebrations (somewhat) aside, Vista was completely out of the conversation last year. Is anybody aware of any changes they made to help them jump so high? They were just incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan123 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 i NEED to see a video of retreat! someone anyone pleeeeease vincentlee1220 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I think I remember you saying very early on in the season that we better not underestimate Vista Ridge and that it might not be crazy to consider them for medal contention. I have good instincts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vincentlee1220 Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 Ordinals are up: GeekyBandMom, thanosband277, Asaiah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandisdope Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Congrats to absolutely everyone. My favorites, Coppell and Duncanville, didn't do as they would have liked, but they both had one heck of a show and a wonderful time. HUGE props to Vista Ridge on an incredible feat. My heart has so much love and gratitude for all the bands that perform for us every year. Bass2Bass and Mmalpica9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CatOfSachse Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 Ordinals are up: Congrats on your Alma Mater on getting the Gold! CatOfSachse, vincentlee1220 and FloMoParent 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I may not come down off this high for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Not suprised Vista swept visual. I was straining to find an error in their marching at least once but it was impeccable. TrebleMaker2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Kindof all over the place but it evened out for the most part. Goes to show how close and competitive this year was compared to 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrewersGrill2319 Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 While the night is still young...I have one word: Wow Tonight was special. Everyone sounded amazing and never before have I been in a room with people filled with so much joy. Being a part of the Johnson stampede running into Vista's retreat block might actually be my favorite part of the season. Great job Vista Ridge, FloMo and Vandegrift for medalling and to everyone else participating in the contest. Words cannot describe my experience. gregorydf01, TrebleMaker2, moler512 and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bassesbringthe_ Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 No doubt think Vista Ridge, Vandegrift, and Leander will be coming back even stronger next year. I want them meddling at BOA SA next year I want to believe Cedar Park will be back to the top next year. And I really hope the next LISD to have some breakthrough next year to the top, after an amazing season, Rouse HS! I’m keeping Rouse on my radar! I’m calling it now... #TheRiseofRouse2019 BandlifeX2, Mash, gregorydf01 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 While the night is still young...I have one word: Wow Tonight was special. Everyone sounded amazing and never before have I been in a room with people filled with so much joy. Being a part of the Johnson stampede running into Vista's retreat block might actually be my favorite part of the season. Great job Vista Ridge, FloMo and Vandegrift for medalling and to everyone else participating in the contest. Words cannot describe my experience. This is what it is all about! Wow, what a memory. TrebleMaker2 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LeanderMomma Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 While the night is still young...I have one word: Wow Tonight was special. Everyone sounded amazing and never before have I been in a room with people filled with so much joy. Being a part of the Johnson stampede runnkng into Vista's retreat block might actually be my favorite part of the season. Great job Vista Ridge, FloMo and Vandegrift for medalling and to everyone else participating in the contest. Words cannot describe my experience. Leander has a lot of videos going around of CTJ and Leander swarming Vista after they broke ranks. It was definitely my favorite moment from the last 5 days. THAT is what it’s all about. And I cry every time I watch it! CTJ band kids, Vista band kids and Leander band kids are the best kids I know. ❤️❤️ BandlifeX2, TrebleMaker2, b_radon_inSA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LeanderMomma Posted November 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2018 Now I’ll probably get slammed for not mentioning ALL band kids. No offense to the rest of the amazing band kids at state this week. I just happen to know some special kiddos in the bands I mentioned. Txbandfan89, TrebleMaker2 and BandlifeX2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Leander has a lot of videos going around of CTJ and Leander swarming Vista after they broke ranks. It was definitely my favorite moment from the last 5 days. THAT is what it’s all about. And I cry every time I watch it! CTJ band kids, Vista band kids and Leander band kids are the best kids I know. ❤️❤️ I would love to see those videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.