UIL 5A Area B 2025

[theloudestmello]

These are my predictions

1. wakeland - amazing show, i love the horn trumpet duet of creep its majestic

2. lone star - heard them warming up and they have INSANELY crunchy chords that made me tear up

3. lt - obv. love their brass, esp the mellos 

4. mckinney north - their show gave me goosebumps although i thought it felt a little repetitive/similar to last year with the solos 

5. reedy - their show is REALLY cool and has a lot of personality. old memorial director did a good job with them. they do have some foot timing issues....

6. argyle - no comments. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

7. independence - wall of sound ahhh school

8. walnut grove - i feel bad placing them so low but i couldnt decide between the other bands. this area is just so good

9. emerson/heritage 

10. heritage/ emerson

[Miswordedstatements]

Reedy is a sleeper here people yall gotta watch out for them 👀👀

[ITop]

My Predictions!

1. Wakeland

2. Lone Star

3. LT

4. Argyle/Reedy

5. Reedy/Argyle/Walnut Grove

6. Walnut Grove/Reedy

7. Liberty/McKinney North

8. McKinney North/Liberty/Independence

9. Independence/Liberty

10. Emerson

What an area!!! I can't wait to march next week. Lets address the elephant in the room. McKinney North!!! What happened I know there's ALOT of drama with the rezoing down at the district level. This might be McKinney Norths final area B which is exciting for them but about to end it off with a bang? I LOVE LOVE LOVE their show this year. OMG that singer has a FUTURE! I just don't see them doing hot this year which maybe because of director change, 6A looming, community drama, who knows? I think reedy COULD make STATE I wouldn't bet on them making it. I could see LS beating Wakeland but it might be personal preference.. lol LT is looking for blood and after last year and they found it.   Can't wait for next week!

[Miswordedstatements]

31 minutes ago, ITop said:

My Predictions!

1. Wakeland

2. Lone Star

3. LT

4. Argyle/Reedy

5. Reedy/Argyle/Walnut Grove

6. Walnut Grove/Reedy

7. Liberty/McKinney North

8. McKinney North/Liberty/Independence

9. Independence/Liberty

10. Emerson

What an area!!! I can't wait to march next week. Lets address the elephant in the room. McKinney North!!! What happened I know there's ALOT of drama with the rezoing down at the district level. This might be McKinney Norths final area B which is exciting for them but about to end it off with a bang? I LOVE LOVE LOVE their show this year. OMG that singer has a FUTURE! I just don't see them doing hot this year which maybe because of director change, 6A looming, community drama, who knows? I think reedy COULD make finals I wouldn't bet on them making it. I could see LS beating Wakeland but it might be personal preference.. lol LT is looking for blood and after last year and they found it.   Can't wait for next week!

You mean state for reedy or finals?

[Mike McBandiel]

1. Wakeland (between them and Lone Star for the win)

2. Lone Star (might be the best Lone Star band to date and could potentially medal at state)

3. Lebanon Trail (they are on a tear this year after what happened to end last year, and I think they could be top half at state)

4. Argyle (very close between them, Reedy, and Walnut Grove, but I feel like Argyle will end up clutching up like they did last year and make state again)

5. Reedy (amazing year for them so far, and they have gone from not even making area finals to being a legit threat to make state in the span of 1-2 years)

6. Walnut Grove (excellent year for them so far after winning POC and doing well at BOA Prosper against many bands in this area, and it's crazy to think that this school is only in its 3rd year in existence)

7. Independence (one of the best years to date for them after missing area finals for the last 2 years, and honestly could be a dark horse to make state)

8. McKinney North (they have some of the funnest shows that are always a joy to watch, and if they clutch up, could retain their state spot)

9. Liberty (had a good showing at BOA Prosper, which included beating McKinney North, and they have gotten so much better over the last few weeks)

10. Heritage (don't know what happened at region with a judge giving them a 2, I assume it was a fluke, but this band has been getting excellent over the past few years and did well at McKinney, and they could surprise some people by placing higher than people expect)

[Karma_Savior]

34 minutes ago, Mike McBandiel said:

1. Wakeland (between them and Lone Star for the win)

2. Lone Star (might be the best Lone Star band to date and could potentially medal at state)

3. Lebanon Trail (they are on a tear this year after what happened to end last year, and I think they could be top half at state)

4. Argyle (very close between them, Reedy, and Walnut Grove, but I feel like Argyle will end up clutching up like they did last year and make state again)

5. Reedy (amazing year for them so far, and they have gone from not even making area finals to being a legit threat to make state in the span of 1-2 years)

6. Walnut Grove (excellent year for them so far after winning POC and doing well at BOA Prosper against many bands in this area, and it's crazy to think that this school is only in its 3rd year in existence)

7. Independence (one of the best years to date for them after missing area finals for the last 2 years, and honestly could be a dark horse to make state)

8. McKinney North (they have some of the funnest shows that are always a joy to watch, and if they clutch up, could retain their state spot)

9. Liberty (had a good showing at BOA Prosper, which included beating McKinney North, and they have gotten so much better over the last few weeks)

10. Heritage (don't know what happened at region with a judge giving them a 2, I assume it was a fluke, but this band has been getting excellent over the past few years and did well at McKinney, and they could surprise some people by placing higher than people expect)

I would move MN up to 5th/6th, but I am in love with this list! 

[Toasty]

41 minutes ago, Mike McBandiel said:

1. Wakeland (between them and Lone Star for the win)

2. Lone Star (might be the best Lone Star band to date and could potentially medal at state)

3. Lebanon Trail (they are on a tear this year after what happened to end last year, and I think they could be top half at state)

4. Argyle (very close between them, Reedy, and Walnut Grove, but I feel like Argyle will end up clutching up like they did last year and make state again)

5. Reedy (amazing year for them so far, and they have gone from not even making area finals to being a legit threat to make state in the span of 1-2 years)

6. Walnut Grove (excellent year for them so far after winning POC and doing well at BOA Prosper against many bands in this area, and it's crazy to think that this school is only in its 3rd year in existence)

7. Independence (one of the best years to date for them after missing area finals for the last 2 years, and honestly could be a dark horse to make state)

8. McKinney North (they have some of the funnest shows that are always a joy to watch, and if they clutch up, could retain their state spot)

9. Liberty (had a good showing at BOA Prosper, which included beating McKinney North, and they have gotten so much better over the last few weeks)

10. Heritage (don't know what happened at region with a judge giving them a 2, I assume it was a fluke, but this band has been getting excellent over the past few years and did well at McKinney, and they could surprise some people by placing higher than people expect)

I’d say independence had a better year in 22  and 23, 23 they kinda got screwed by performing first in the flood of that day for those who remember.

[iLuvCrown]

2 hours ago, Mike McBandiel said:

1. Wakeland (between them and Lone Star for the win)

2. Lone Star (might be the best Lone Star band to date and could potentially medal at state)

3. Lebanon Trail (they are on a tear this year after what happened to end last year, and I think they could be top half at state)

4. Argyle (very close between them, Reedy, and Walnut Grove, but I feel like Argyle will end up clutching up like they did last year and make state again)

5. Reedy (amazing year for them so far, and they have gone from not even making area finals to being a legit threat to make state in the span of 1-2 years)

6. Walnut Grove (excellent year for them so far after winning POC and doing well at BOA Prosper against many bands in this area, and it's crazy to think that this school is only in its 3rd year in existence)

7. Independence (one of the best years to date for them after missing area finals for the last 2 years, and honestly could be a dark horse to make state)

8. McKinney North (they have some of the funnest shows that are always a joy to watch, and if they clutch up, could retain their state spot)

9. Liberty (had a good showing at BOA Prosper, which included beating McKinney North, and they have gotten so much better over the last few weeks)

10. Heritage (don't know what happened at region with a judge giving them a 2, I assume it was a fluke, but this band has been getting excellent over the past few years and did well at McKinney, and they could surprise some people by placing higher than people expect)

I think even with the forces working against them, MN will have a killer performance with their incredible woodwinds and guard. and earn that 4-5th place they have been crowned the past few years. And I think again the colony is criminally underrated with their visuals and very difficult music and drill along with their wgi level guard. Unfortunately at birdville it wasn’t the cleanest but with two weeks to work on it and no fb game they can come out guns blazing and do a lot better than people are expecting. Gonna be a great comp and it could really go anywhere.

[OGFISD99]

The real competition this night  is going to be for that last qualifier spot for state..... Is it going to be a Frisco sweep or Argyle ,Walnut Grove or Mckinney North.... MN has great musicians but is it the style of the show that is holding them back? It's an entertaining show to watch but are they doing enough to satisfy the judging criteria to advance them..... 

[TrenBS]

1. Wakeland

2. Lone Star

3. Lebanon Trail

4. McKinney North/Argyle (genuine 50:50)

5. McKinney North/Argyle

6. Reedy

7. Independence

8. Walnut Grove

9. Heritage

10. Liberty/The Colony

[YelloJelloMello]

The Colony HS was DQd and will not attend

 

-TCHS Senior

[dryyellowmangos]

35 minutes ago, YelloJelloMello said:

The Colony HS was DQd and will not attend

 

-TCHS Senior

wait what where they dq'd for?
I'm so sorry to hear that!

[bandguy13]

10 minutes ago, dryyellowmangos said:

wait what where they dq'd for?
I'm so sorry to hear that!

marching a kid who was ineligible at region. there was some disagreement between the principal and head director about what constitutes an honors class and met district exemption policy. principal self reported

[opiniondropper25]

will the colony being dq'd affect how many state spots there are?

[bandguy13]

3 minutes ago, opiniondropper25 said:

will the colony being dq'd affect how many state spots there are?

no- still 4

[Tubalord11]

24 minutes ago, bandguy13 said:

marching a kid who was ineligible at region. there was some disagreement between the principal and head director about what constitutes an honors class and met district exemption policy. principal self reported

Bruhhhhhhh it ain’t that deep 

[WanderingTraveler]

36 minutes ago, bandguy13 said:

marching a kid who was ineligible at region. there was some disagreement between the principal and head director about what constitutes an honors class and met district exemption policy. principal self reported

Without knowing more details, I’ll reserve most of my thoughts… But depriving the TCHS seniors of their final few performances over a disagreement about what constitutes a class for one kid is really rough. Sorry to all those affected by this.

[Toasty]

14 minutes ago, WanderingTraveler said:

Without knowing more details, I’ll reserve most of my thoughts… But depriving the TCHS seniors of their final few performances over a disagreement about what constitutes a class for one kid is really rough. Sorry to all those affected by this.

It really sucks to see what happened to them, especially after not even making finals last year, they seemed to be having an up year this year.

[bandguy13]

35 minutes ago, Toasty said:

It really sucks to see what happened to them, especially after not even making finals last year, they seemed to be having an up year this year.

Agreed. I also think that, of any group in this area, they stood the most to gain from having a percussion judge.

[tubaking69]

Yea tubaking69 here with my yearly predictions here we go

 

1.wakeland

2.Lonestar

3.Emerson

4.independence 

5. centennial

6.walnut grove

7.LT

8.Argyle

9.liberty

10.Reedy

 

I know ball you cant argue with this 10/10 

[tubaking69]

On 10/19/2025 at 6:32 PM, glyde said:

I think Emerson will not be favored well in UIL this year especially with the weak visual package, I noticed a lot of poor marching technique on the field which was shown through their shaky plumes. 

yea ok buddy sure those mavericks don't play bud

[Drumlineyesyesyes]

1. Wakeland. They are just too strong; they need to be nerfed 

2. Lonestar, with the new judging system, I could easily see them taking that 1st place spot 

3. LT I think that if they continue on the streak they're on, this top three is pretty much a lock, they have such great sound and even better percussion section as a whole. Which will favor them very highly.

4/5 Argyle/Reedy. The only reason I think this will be close is because they have such similar skill sets. The only thing I could see them falling off with is Reedy's visuals this year. I feel like Argyle might be able to squeeze  into that final state spot  

6. Walnut Grove. They will be favored, probably the MOST out of all these bands. Their show is extremely hard and they are achieving it to a  very high level, and with content now playing a high role in placement, I can see them going to  state or just barely falling short 

7. MN They have just added drill, and it's dirtyyyyy, but if they clean it up, I'm sure they'll place higher than I have them on here now. 

8. Independence. They are just on a come-up 

9. Heritage from here on I could really see whatever

10 Emerson 

RIP COLONY 

 

[OGFISD99]

I'm sure after this incident all band directors are going to double checking student grades before area.... 

[EmersonMavbandfan101]

10 hours ago, tubaking69 said:

Yea tubaking69 here with my yearly predictions here we go

 

1.wakeland

2.Lonestar

3.Emerson

4.independence 

5. centennial

6.walnut grove

7.LT

8.Argyle

9.liberty

10.Reedy

 

I know ball you cant argue with this 10/10 

Love to see it, unfortunately it prolly won’t play out this way 😭

[OGFISD99]

I'm updating my prediction.... 

1. Wakeland/ Lone Star 

2. Lone Star/ Wakeland 

3. Lebanon Trail 

4. Lebanon Trail/ Reedy /Argyle 

5. Reedy/ Mckinney North/ Argyle 

6. Walnut Grove 

7. Centennial 

8. 

9. Independence 

10. Emerson 

 

I'm 95% sure about the top 3.. the others are a toss up....