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I have seen Carmel twice via livestream, and I have to say from a design point it’s very similar to Arcadia. Lots of slow, ballad moments without much in terms of in your face impact. I would not have them in first. Right now I’d have Woodlands, Arcadia, and then a pretty big gap to Warren Central/Carmel for 3rd.

slightly higher angle of Arcadia. I just think TWHS has a higher ceiling with what they are doing this year. Can’t wait to see the reaction in UD for the ripple towards the middle with the rifles under the benches. Arcadia has a polished product that is beautifully done from an aesthetic standpoint. Definitely have a leg (or 8 🐙) up on movement analysis. Gonna come down to GE preference!

Is there a video of TWHS world? I’m trying to find it but I guess I’m struggling to search the right term 😅

Jail for that one… Broken Arrow was incredible.

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I’m sorry, but that was the complete package. That should be first tonight. The athleticism and musical prowess are just top notch. Truly a spectacular program.

I don’t know which was louder: Pearland’s band or their band fans! Great show!

Hebron just blew the roof off the dome! What a great run!

The emotional payoff in Avon’s show is something I don’t think anyone has achieved in MANY years. That is such a special show. Has the potential to get a monumental score down the stretch.

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Avon 2019 was sloppy at Grand Nats finals, lots of drops, but yes the phrasing was hard. Woodlands have the superior cleanliness matched to the demand. Having seen both shows live. I was truly left speechless when the woodlands ended with that flag feature.

That was the greatest color guard performance of a high school ever. Simply incredible.

Slightly off topic I suppose, but does anyone know when Grand Nats tickets go on sale? I’m gonna try to make it out there to support the Texas schools, but I also don’t want to miss out on the tickets when they go on sale.

It almost seems like the world groups are starting to try and reinvent the wheel in terms of difficulty, but as a result I don’t think we’ll ever see a performance that is clean like those of the 2012-2015 era. Last year at finals, outside of maybe 2 of the top 8, the scholastic and independent world groups had pretty major and consistent drops in their runs. Today Pride was cleaner than they were yesterday, but still had quite a few mistakes. I wonder if the attempts of difficulty are the cause of the drop in overall scores.

I know back at the end of January Tarpon was sitting around a 72.5, but it’s hard to say where they’d fit in with all the other groups. Won’t really get a clear picture on them for another 2 or 3 weeks. Certainly excited to see The Woodlands next weekend to gauge how the WGI judges feel about them. If it’s anything like their show last year, I’m sure it’ll be a crowd pleaser.

I think Avon was more emotionally engaging today, but dirtier in terms of equipment work. They definitely have a very high ceiling. It’s a high risk vs. high reward battle for them this year. Should be interesting if they can get the consistency there to take it all the way. Carmel has such a good use of their props. It’s so hard to say who will take the gold this year. I’m excited to see what TWHS and Tarpon have in store for us.

I’m still in the Avon camp, but Carmel definitely has the more cohesive design. Kinda underwhelmed with Pride. Onyx had my favorite design of the day. I’d say that was the most enjoyable show they’ve had in years.

That Avon show was PHENOMENAL. That may be the most ambitious design for Scholastic World since Tarpon 2016. If they can clean that up I see another gold medal in their future.

I think Avon might finally reach the top again. What a show!

Finals isn’t done?

I’ll join the recap train too

If anyone has the drive with the goods on it, it would be pretty cool if that could drift my way 👀

My top 3 was correct!!!

My top 3 would be: Hebron TWHS Reagan

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