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I find Lumberton making state finals as a tossup or not as likely. They did advance to state in 5A, but they got 30th out of 36th (Not saying this to insult, they are a great band program.) I’m not sure about them beating LCM either, they where only off 4A Finals by a point, but ANYTHING is possible.

I’m curious to how Cleveland will adjust to Area E/Area F in the coming years (if they decide to attend the contest). If Area C went down to 3 Bands, it would be a bloodbath for the top 3. To be honest it would be a bloodbath for one spot. The lock bands are Spring Hill and North Lamar. But then again, ANYTHING is possible, White Oak didn’t make state in 3A and In 2A Carlisle and Shelbyville didn’t advance either

Oh, I didn't know Cleveland went to 3A. And You're right, It will most likely be 4. Possibly even 3 if not enough bands participate/get first division.

For Area D I wouldn’t throw out Esperit de corps (Burnet). They missed state last year by a spot and usually made state. And Area C will most likely have 5 Spots.

Atlanta High School, widely known for constantly advancing to state in 4A, including making finals before, shall be moving down to conference 3A