Dave609

Legit, North Lamar VS Area C. Its not a specific rivalry with a specific school, but I always felt that it was always Area C bands trying to dethrone North Lamar every time at Area and they would always come out on top. One of my favorite Area's to watch because of it Another example I can think of is Argyle VS Area B when they were a 3A-4A. Argyle HS normally won the area, but in some moments, mainly in 2016, a school would place above them. I think the only schools that come to mind for me is Canton HS and Princeton HS

I'm legit surprised no one created this topic. This season has been real hectic as we get down to the final 2 in each divison for Football. Some things I wanted to note- - China Spring was knocked out of the playoffs by Anna HS. Anna faces off against 2021 4A Divison 1 State Football Champion Stephenville HS this week, and I highly recommend you watch the game! - Dallas South Oak Cliff is looking to add their third straight title this year, and already knocking out favorites such as Melissa HS and Midlothian Heritage HS, this season is shaping to look like they can. This week they face Love Joy HS, this game will be a very good one! - Forney HS is back in the top 8 for the first time since '02. Big congratulations to them! - This year, we could be seeing many repeat champions, or possible champions that could return from the past! Definitely be watching for who comes out on top this weekend! Games to watch- - Stephenville HS VS Anna HS- 4A Divison 1 - Gilmer HS VS Carthage HS- 4A Divison 2 - Dallas South Oak Cliff HS VS Love Joy HS- 5A Divison 2 Best of luck on the rest of the season to all who are still in it!

It was their second time! Their first appearance was in 1985, in the same classification :). I could definitely see them make finals if/when they move back to 4A!

OMG!!!!

OOOO, this sounds fun! Queen City missed their first State Finals this year since their first appearance This year marked 2 bands first State Appearance and First State Finals Appearance- 1A- McDade HS (Placed 6th in Prelims and 6th in Finals) 4A- Panther Creek HS (Placed 3rd in Prelims and 2nd in Finals) These Bands broke their highest placement ever at State (Taking into account on finals placements if they have made finals before- 1A- Cross Plains HS (Last Record: 7th in Finals (2021))- New Highest Record- 3rd in Finals Knox City HS (Last Record: 8th in Prelims (2015))- New Highest Record- 5th in Finals Baird HS (Last Record: 10th in Prelims (2021))- New Highest Record- 7th in Finals McDade HS (First time at State)- New Highest Placement- 6th in Finals Meridian HS (First time at State)- New Highest Placement- 8th in Prelims O'Donnell HS (Last Record: 15th in Prelims (2021))- New Highest Placement- 9th in Prelims Pettus HS (First time at State)- New Highest Placement- 11th in Prelims D'Hanis HS (Last Record: 16th in Prelims (2021))- New Highest Placement- 14th in Prelims Runge HS (First time at State)- New Highest Placement- 15th in Prelims 2A- Ralls HS (Last Record: Unknown (1980))- New Highest Record- 8th in Prelims Bangs HS (Last Record: Unknown (1993))- New Highest Record- 13th in Prelims Louise HS (First time at State)- New Highest Record- 16th in Prelims Lockney HS (First time at State)- New Highest Record- 18th in Prelims Rivercrest HS (Last Record: 11th in Prelims (2022))- New Highest Record- 1st in Finals Panhandle HS (Last Record: 5th in Finals (2020))- New Highest Record- 3rd in Finals 3A- TLCA HS (San Angelo) (First time at State)- New Highest Placement- 23rd in Prelims Brock HS (First time at State)- New Highest Placement- 21st in Prelims Clyde HS (Last Record: 16th in Prelims (2019)- New Highest Placement- 14th in Prelims Atlanta HS (Last Record: 4th in Finals (Record set in 1980, with the last one being in 2021))- New Highest Placement- 3rd in Finals 4A- Robstown HS (First time at State)- New Highest Record- 26th in Prelims Raymondville HS (Last Record: Unknown (1998))- New Highest Record- 19th in Prelims Gatesville HS (Last Record: 18th in Prelims (2022))- New Highest Record- 12th in Prelims West Plains HS (Last Record: 14th in Prelims (2022))- New Highest Record- 10th in Finals Calallen HS (Last Record: 8th in Finals (Set in 2020, placed there in 2021 & 2022)- New Highest Record- 7th in Finals Davenport HS (Last Record: 7th in Finals (2022))- New Highest Record- 6th in Finals Panther Creek HS (First time at State)- New Highest Record- 2nd in Finals 5A- Pine Tree HS (Last Record: Unknown (1985))- New Highest Record- 32nd in Prelims Pieper HS (First time at State)- New Highest Record- 27th in Prelims North Mesquite HS (First time at State)- New Highest Record- 26th in Prelims A&M Consolidated (Last Record: 27th in Prelims (2021))- New Highest Record- 21st in Prelims Smithson Valley (Last Record: Unknown (2001))- New Highest Record- 20th in Prelims Lone Star HS (Last Record: 12th in Finals (2019))- New Highest Record- 7th in Finals Forney HS (Last Record: 5th in Finals (1982))- New Highest Record- 4th in Finals 6A- PSJA Early College HS (Last Record: 41st in Prelims (2018))- New Highest Record- 39th in Prelims Cy-Fair HS (Last Record: 14th in Prelims (2014))- New Highest Record- 11th in Finals Bridgeland HS (Last Record: 15th in Prelims (2020))- New Highest Record- 10th in Finals

This is their third championship! Last one was back in 2015. I'm very excited for the program!

1st- Whitesboro HS (State Champion) 2nd- Mineola HS (Silver Medalist) 3rd- Atlanta HS (Bronze Medalist) 4th- Holliday HS 5th- C.H. Yoe HS 6th- Redwater HS 7th- Howe HS 8th- Winnsboro HS 9th- Clifton HS 10th- Crane HS

Whitesboro HS is your 2023 UIL State Marching Champion in 3A!

What an AMAZING first block!- Here is my personal rankings of Block 1- Atlanta HS Queen City HS Rio Hondo HS Brock HS Hondo HS Hitchcock HS Winnsboro HS Clifton HS

Atlanta HS- WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! I'm speechless after watching that run! They make use of their big band with big sound and stunning visuals. What an amazing way to end off Block 1 of State 3A! Congratulations to Atlanta HS!

Rio Hondo HS- GREAT Performance! I really enjoyed listening to the show and the visuals were really nice! Congratulations to Rio Hondo HS and welcome back to the State Marching Contest!!!

Winnsboro HS- What a Fun show! Was fun to listen to and an overall great concept! That closer was really good! Congratulations to Winnsboro HS!

Hondo HS- WHAT A PERFORMANCE! I salute them for that performance. The music, the techniques, the showing of honor to those who have fought, just an overall amazing show! Congratulations to Hondo HS and Welcome back to the State Marching Contest!

Hitchcock HS- WOW! That was a great performance! I really enjoyed the music, the drill looked really cool, the uniform designs were amazing (based on The Cadets 2011), and the overall story of the show was fun to follow! Congratulations and welcome back to the State marching contest Hitchcock HS!

Brock HS- First of all, that music is AMAZING! Really enjoyed that performance! Really interesting to see that they don't have any percussion marching and they have the pit in the back of the field, which is different than most programs! Congratulations to Brock HS on their first State Appearance!

Queen City HS- I LOVE the concept of the show! The use of Metallica and Daft Punk is awesome! This is their 10th state appearance and I hope we see them in finals! Also wanted to mention the big prop they had for big musical moments were really nice! Congratulations to Queen City!!!

And the final State event begins- Clifton HS- Great Performance! I really enjoyed the use of Sweet Dreams in their music! The dance break was great as well! Even though this show was about dreams, it was really a wake up call. Congratulations to Clifton HS on their return to the State Marching Contest!

Today is the day we see all these amazing 5A programs one last time for the 2023 season! Lets see which Area's are being represented this year!- Area B- 3 Bands- Wakeland HS, Lone Star HS, and Lebanon Trail HS Area C- 1 Band- Forney HS Area D- 1 Band- Robert E. Hendrickson HS Area E- 1 Band- Friendswood HS Area F- 2 Bands- Burleson Centennial HS and Richland HS Area G- 1 Band- Roma HS Area H- 3 Bands- Cedar Park HS, Rouse HS, Leander HS Best of Luck to all these bands today and remember, have the best performance of your life! To any seniors reading these threads, Have the Best Final Performance Ever!

Good Luck to you as well!

Also wanted to give a quick shoutout to @clarinetistkai05 and Forney HS on Advancing to Finals! Best or luck to ya'll!

Same! I didn't get to see them in Prelims, but now I can for Finals

Congratulations to all bands that advanced to finals! Really excited for Richland! Love that show and can't wait to see how they do tomorrow!

College Station- I really liked the show! The use of David Bowie and Pink Floyd made for a really interesting show! The ballad was really good and the closer was really nice, and paid a tribute to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon! Congratulations to College Station! I'll be signing off now, best of luck to the rest of the 5A bands!!

Aledo- I have to say, I love how they utilize the whole field, with their props on either end and then the band throughout! The music was really fun to listen to and the marching was great! Congratulations Aledo HS!

Foster- GOOD MORNING FOSTER! I'm legit speechless after watching that run! They sounded amazing and were epic in the visual department as well! I really liked everything about their show! Congratulations Foster HS!