Here's what I have to say about the potential finalists text Saturday:
Wakeland- they're Wakeland.
Lone Star- didn't perform that good last year compared to 2017, but this year has made MASSIVE strides and I put them to potentially make state if they clean up their drill.
The Colony- haven't seen them in person but they are historically good
Wylie East- came out of nowhere the past two years, they have something to prove this year, and they've shown it musically and visually. Placed 1st at the Little Elm contest over Lone Star.
Lebanon Trail- for such a new school, they already have such a good program, I remember their show last year being jaw-dropping good. In my opinion, they march the best and visually overall are the strongest with Wakeland. Musically they are strong but their show consists of a lot of holding and playing.
Centennial- from what I've seen from them this year, I don't think they are a contender for a state spot unless they make massive strides in the next few days.
Lovejoy- just an overall great and clean band, the only thing they lack is numbers although they sound like a 6A band. Won WMI over Lebanon Trail, that sound raise some eyebrows. Definitely don't them out this year.
Liberty- from what I remember, they are not the most visually strong program, and their music seems dirty and unsupported. Liberty's low brass overbalances the high brass and woodwinds quite obviously.
Heritage- I would say Heritage is the most underrated band in Frisco, they are both musically and visually clean, but severely lack the numbers to compete with the others.
Princeton and McKinney North- from what I've seen, I now don't believe they are contenders for state, but will definitely make finals.
I would say the top 5 for music are
Wakeland
Wylie East
Lebanon Trail
Lovejoy
Lone star
Marching I would say
Lebanon Trail
Wakeland
Lovejoy
Wylie East
Lone Star