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so the season begins - today is the kickoff for San Antonio HS football - Pigskin Classic IN THE ALAMODOME Reagan game just kicked off against SV - CTJ game at 3:30 against Judson, 7:30 is Steele VS Brennen darn, I love living in Texas

I loved that video!!! I guess I will go next. I am sure everyone has probably already seen this video, but it does exactly what this thread is for, to be heartwarming and inspiring.

Unsurprisingly, the level of technique in Hebron's opener (which they performed tonight along with what I assume is a preshow) is extremely high. Hard to tell so early in the season with all the work that lies ahead but they're looking strong.

No, sorry. The person who shared with me doesn't want their videos shared out. I wish I could but I need to respect their wishes. I'll be at the Cedar Park vs Vandy game next week and I'll try to get a good video to share.

ummm, hon, the correct term is definitely "flag soup." that's what i call it anyway.

I think it was somewhere under CPHS band.

Anyway you can link the video? Haven’t had any luck today:(

There's a recording of Cedar Parks show from tonight up on YouTube. It's not the best quality, and the video has a title that seems to take a shot at Cedar Ridge for no real reason, but hey it's there if anyone wants to find it.

Now I may be biased because I’ve only seen 4 or 5 bands this year but Vista Ridge really surprised me. I think they truly have the potential to break into the top. It’s not the cleanest and may lag behind at Austin but I really think it’ll catch up later on in the season and it’s my best belief that a top 3 at both UIL and San Antonio is possible.

yall Klein Oak has a video out of their 2022 show and they sound fantastic omg!!

I'd even go a step further to say The Woodlands probably won't lose much steam at all. Their program leadership has always been very decentralized compared to most schools. From 2009 to 2010 TWHS lost head director Brett Johnson and assistant Chris Allen in the same year, and they went from 3rd at San Antonio in '09 to 4th in '10. To be fair Joni's promotion was an internal one and that *can* make a difference. Usually when you ask a head director with a more top-down approach what their secret to success is, they'll start delving into their daily procedure and go into meticulous detail about creating characteristic sounds player by player or talk about their personal relationship with the students and how they get the students to respond to their teaching etc. I've seen many a program led by that "Herman Boone" type figure (from "Remember the Titans") where they have the larger than life persona that moves students towards a purpose. And when that teacher ultimately leaves, the program crumbles. Both Brett Johnson and Joni Perez have gone on record as basically saying something along the lines of "picking strong lesson teachers, strong marching staff, and cultivating strong student leadership" when asked the secret of The Woodlands's success.

I have to come here and say that Leander won last night! 21-7. Woo hoo! Maybe the future is looking brighter for the Leander Lion football team. 💙💙