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My apologies for any miscommunication. I do believe that it is not uncommon for bands who perform earlier in the day to have large placement leaps from prelims to finals. Some bands may have better or worse runs from prelims to finals as well, which could also explain the placement jumps. But either way, Summit’s jump was impressive.
As far as Legacy, I only mention them because I believe they are most similar to Summit in that they are both extremely successful and have placed similarly throughout the season. I am not attempting to put down Legacy or Summit, and I should’ve clarified that in my last post. I am trying to be as unbiased as possible when it comes to predictions, and I believe both Summit and Legacy will be fighting for a spot in the top 4, which is why I compared them to Summit. It appears that there is a Summit vs Legacy debate that is starting to form, but I believe there is no need for it, as both schools have a fighting chance to place highly. 
I also apologize if it seems like I was feuding with you. I believe we’re both hoping their season doesn’t end Saturday. 
 
Wishing luck to all bands competing!

I also agree. Being a summit alumni, I do have hope for them as they are doing extremely well this season. However, I feel Legacy’s show is stronger musically and has a better overall effect. Given that both bands have placed high at all competitions, and Legacy beat them at POC, I’m excited to see them compete head to head once more. Many people in this forum have been predicting summit to place top 3 at area finals, but I have yet to see evidence of why they are so confident. This area is cutthroat and several bands will be out for blood. Good luck to all the bands competing!

Some of us “views” are just alumni who are still passionate about band. I can understand the confusion but what I can’t understand is the problem with similar usernames and different views. We have a facebook group where we discuss past shows, competition predictions, and band in general! Let me know if you’d like to be added @everyone.  

Four places also sounds like a huge jump, at least to me. Can anyone tell us if this is commonplace or does it rarely happen? 
In 2018, I think Summit made 9th in area finals in 6A, and in 2013 they were 9th in Area D. I'm not sure if they've ever advanced to state, but I know they haven't the previous 3 years. (minus one due to Covid) I would love to see BOTH Summit and Legacy advance on Saturday, as well as any other MISD school! If Summit can't advance, I'll cheer just as loudly (well, maybe not QUITE as loudly 😊) for Legacy as I would for Summit. 
I know you said you were new to this particular blog, but you don't sound new to the ins and outs of marching band. I actually am. I was genuinely asking if going from 7th to 4th is a big leap because I don't know. I wasn't trying to crap on Legacy at all, and your reply, structured exactly like mine, makes me think that you thought I was. 🤔

If Summit advances to State, then it will be their first appearance at the State Contest. I am very excited about this contest!

Not to take anything away from Summit, but a majority of bands did not have a competitive season last year due to covid, and I believe Legacy’s numbers have suffered as well. However, Legacy jumped from 8th to 4th at POC, as well as jumped 4th to 2nd at their midlothian competition. I’m also a newbie to this marching band forum (joined a few days ago), but rising FOUR spots from prelims to finals seems like a large leap. I’m 100% sure that this is legacy’s best year since 2009 when they last made state. They placed 9th at area finals in 2019, and are much improved since then. I would say Legacy is here to give Summit some good, fun competition for years to come. All that being said, I will be rooting for Summit on Saturday and good luck to Legacy as well as the rest of the area F bands.

Not to take anything away from Summit, but a majority of bands did not have a competitive season last year due to covid, and I believe Legacy’s numbers have suffered as well. However, Legacy jumped from 8th to 4th at POC, as well as jumped 4th to 2nd at their midlothian competition. I’m also a newbie to this marching band forum (joined a few days ago), but rising FOUR spots from prelims to finals seems like a large leap. I’m 100% sure that this is legacy’s best year since 2009 when they last made state. They placed 9th at area finals in 2019, and are much improved since then. I would say Legacy is here to give Summit some good, fun competition for years to come. All that being said, I will be rooting for Summit on Saturday and good luck to Legacy as well as the rest of the area F bands.

Not to take anything away from Summit, but a majority of bands did not have a competitive season last year due to covid, and I believe Legacy’s numbers have suffered as well. However, Legacy jumped from 8th to 4th at POC, as well as jumped 4th to 2nd at their midlothian competition. I’m also a newbie to this marching band forum (joined a few days ago), but rising FOUR spots from prelims to finals seems like a large leap. I’m 100% sure that this is legacy’s best year since 2009 when they last made state. They placed 9th at area finals in 2019, and are much improved since then. I would say Legacy is here to give Summit some good, fun competition for years to come. All that being said, I will be rooting for Summit on Saturday and good luck to Legacy as well as the rest of the area F bands.

I also had a tumblr sports blog for a while in college as a sports journalist. Absolutely clueless as to where the rest came from.

I also had a tumblr sports blog for a while in college as a sports journalist. Absolutely clueless as to where the rest came from.

I also had a tumblr sports blog for a while in college as a sports journalist. Absolutely clueless as to where the rest came from.

I also had a tumblr sports blog for a while in college as a sports journalist. Absolutely clueless as to where the rest came from.

I also had a tumblr sports blog for a while in college as a sports journalist. Absolutely clueless as to where the rest came from.

I also agree. Being a summit alumni, I do have hope for them as they are doing extremely well this season. However, I feel Legacy’s show is stronger musically and has a better overall effect. Given that both bands have placed high at all competitions, and Legacy beat them at POC, I’m excited to see them compete head to head once more. Many people in this forum have been predicting summit to place top 3 at area finals, but I have yet to see evidence of why they are so confident. This area is cutthroat and several bands will be out for blood. Good luck to all the bands competing!

I also agree. Being a summit alumni, I do have hope for them as they are doing extremely well this season. However, I feel Legacy’s show is stronger musically and has a better overall effect. Given that both bands have placed high at all competitions, and Legacy beat them at POC, I’m excited to see them compete head to head once more. Many people in this forum have been predicting summit to place top 3 at area finals, but I have yet to see evidence of why they are so confident. This area is cutthroat and several bands will be out for blood. Good luck to all the bands competing!

I also agree. Being a summit alumni, I do have hope for them as they are doing extremely well this season. However, I feel Legacy’s show is stronger musically and has a better overall effect. Given that both bands have placed high at all competitions, and Legacy beat them at POC, I’m excited to see them compete head to head once more. Many people in this forum have been predicting summit to place top 3 at area finals, but I have yet to see evidence of why they are so confident. This area is cutthroat and several bands will be out for blood. Good luck to all the bands competing!

Yep, I just meant for making finals.  Who knows what will happen at the top, but Summit is dangerous this year.  I could see them winning the contest…Or Legacy…or Aledo, or, or, or…

I think y’all are sleeping on legacy, they’ve now broken 2 school records and beat out 5a state bands in the only 2 competitions they’ve gone to, and are the best in their respective school district, having beat every other band in mansfield. 

"heavy favorite"?
With all due respect, they'll be in the finals but there are too many really good bands to say they're the heavy favorites.
Agreed, though, this will be a great contest.

Legacy is sneaky this year