UIL 5A Area B 2025

[Dave609]

34 minutes ago, WanderingTraveler said:

Yeah, definitely sucks. Hopefully they do livestreams next year for all groups.

[bassclarinetdudeman]

My predictions: 

1. Centennial

2. Cen10 drum and bugle corp

3. That one group who made state finals in 2015

[snare]

On 2/23/2025 at 11:53 PM, Tubafather26 said:

Even though it’s WAY too early, these are my thoughts going into this new year 

 

Wakeland is going to be on fire after being knocked off the podium at state and I’m confident that they’ll have a great bounce back especially now that they’ve had time to settle in with their new director

Lone Star will also be taking large leaps this year I can assume. Last year they put together an expertly executed show and I can bet you that this year will be even better. They’re going for Wakeland’s first place title and the race is definitely getting closer and closer every year

McKinney North is the jazziest band in almost all of Texas and I’m 90% sure they’re confirmed to be doing a jazz show once again next year. They have a recipe for greatness and I have no doubt that it will create another amazing production. I’m curious if their placement might change this year but I’m not too sure. I’ve never fully understood how UIL judges score Jazzy and unique shows 

Argyle in contrast to MN has been calm, mellow, and clean for the past years and it finally booked them a ticket to state last year. They know what they’re doing and exactly how to do it so It wouldn’t shock me if they took steps up to create a show that still can be cleaned incredibly well but also something heads can be turned at for difficulty 

Lebanon Trail has fire in their eyes after being beat to state. The kids at LT are incredibly talented and their band is giant. They’ve got the skill, the numbers, the sound, the staff, and the creativity to make something even more fascinating than ever done before. 

Reedy is my coin toss band, I know very little about them and I know they’re on year 3 of their new director. They had great placements all year this past season and I can assume they’ll be doing a lot more in the visual aspect of playing now that their full band sound has filled out. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with the reedy band show and I can’t wait to see what next year has in store. 

Memorial, Heritage, and Liberty are all really small for their 5A division. We’ll see this year how they’ll continue to grow with numbers but there’s no doubt that these programs are talented. They know what’s up and their placements show it. I wouldn’t count them out of the final conversation due to size and I’m curious to how these bands will continue to size up to the bigger schools in this area

Walnut Grove is most likely ready to bring it. After 2 years of “shelf” shows they seem like they might be ready to test the waters of a stronger show. They’re also on their 2nd year with a new director much like reedy was last year. I’ve heard quite a bit of how their director led Highland Park to a 1st placement at 5A state in 2019. Prosper schools are notoriously fast growing and really great at band so I’m beyond curious on what WG has in store for this upcoming year. 

Heritage is crazy with their train and I’m looking forward to seeing if they’ll keep it for one more year. I personally have loved their past two shows and the performances they’ve made with each have been quite the enjoyment. Another Frisco school will definitely bring the heat next year.

Emerson, Melissa, The Colony, Etc… didn’t get the results they may have wanted last year but they are by no means out of the conversation. It’s an incredibly deep area and any of those bands could make a feel finals run. Every year’s a new year and these bands are the ones who have the most to prove. 

 

 

Definitely aligning with my thoughts. Cool to see some of the things you said happening now! 

[snare]

Anyone know if we can find videos? I know they didn’t stream…kinda sad.

[tennertrumbow]

anyone know when finals starts?

[OGFISD99]

LT JUST CAME OUT AND WE ARE NOT MISSING STATE THIS YEAR!!!!! GREAT PERFORMANCE.... 

[WanderingTraveler]

3 minutes ago, tennertrumbow said:

anyone know when finals starts?

First band should be at 7:15

[OGFISD99]

Finals at 700pm

[WanderingTraveler]

Heres the schedule again for reference

[OGFISD99]

As of right now I have  

1. Wakeland 

2. LT

3. Reedy 

. Melissa 

. Liberty 

. MN

. Emerson 

. Heritage 

. Centennial

. Memorial 

. Anna

. Ryan 

. Lovejoy

. Denton 

. Sherman 

. Frisco... my old high school...

.  Denison 

 

[glyde]

Great work from all these bands!! LT blew my mynd(haha)!

[OGFISD99]

As of right now I have  

1. Wakeland/ Lone Star 

2. Lone Star/ Wakeland  yes it that close... both schools had minor minor things... it's crazy how they came out swinging... 

3. LT

. Reedy 

. Melissa 

. Liberty 

. MN

. Emerson 

. Heritage 

. Centennial

. Memorial 

. Anna

. Ryan 

. Lovejoy

. Denton 

. Sherman 

. Frisco... my old high school...

.  Denison 

[jamminsalmon_]

sorry if it has been said already, is finals starting at 7:15? are we on any weather delay, idk how it is in melissa but it was a little drizzly in denton but seems like clear skies

[OGFISD99]

As of right now I have  

 

1. Wakeland/ Lone Star 

2. Lone Star/ Wakeland yes it that close... both schools had minor minor things... it's crazy how they came out swinging... 

3. LT/ Reedy/ Argyle this is freaking close like no other area prelims I've watched......

. LT/ Reedy/ Argyle this is freaking close like no other area prelims I've watched......

.Independence 

. Melissa 

. Liberty 

. MN

. Emerson 

. Heritage 

. Centennial

. Memorial 

. Anna

. Ryan 

. Lovejoy

. Denton 

. Sherman 

. Frisco... my old high school...

. Denison 

[OGFISD99]

My final predictions... I'm stuck with...

1. Wakeland

2. Lone Star

3. LT 

4. Argyle 

5. Reedy 

6. Walnut Grove 

7.Independence 

8. Melissa 

9. Liberty 

10. MN

11. Emerson 

12. Heritage 

13. Centennial

14. Memorial 

15. Anna

16. Ryan 

17. Lovejoy

18. Denton 

19. Sherman 

20. Frisco... my old high school...

21. Denison 

Edited November 1, 2025 by OGFISD99
Stuck with..

[OGFISD99]

25 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

My final predictions... I'm stuc

1. Wakeland

2. Lone Star

3. LT 

4. Argyle 

5. Reedy 

6. Walnut Grove 

7.Independence 

8. Melissa 

9. Liberty 

10. MN

11. Emerson 

12. Heritage 

13. Centennial

14. Memorial 

15. Anna

16. Ryan 

17. Lovejoy

18. Denton 

19. Sherman 

20. Frisco... my old high school...

21. Denison 

I was off by one... heritage made it instead of liberty.... 

[WanderingTraveler]

2 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

I was off by one... heritage made it instead of liberty.... 

Any idea on finals schedule?

[Dave609]

4 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

I was off by one... heritage made it instead of liberty.... 

Wait...Melissa made finals?!?!?

[TLM1098]

Can someone please post actual results?

[Superjane01]

Melissa Area Finals:

7:15.  Walnut Grove

7:30.  Independence

7:45.  Reedy

8:00.  Melissa

8:15. Heritage

8:45.  Wakeland

9:00.  Lebanon Trail

9:15.  LoneStar

9:30.  Argyle

9:45.  McKinney North

[WanderingTraveler]

3 minutes ago, Superjane01 said:

Melissa Area Finals:

7:15.  Walnut Grove

7:30.  Independence

7:45.  Reedy

8:00.  Melissa

8:15. Heritage

8:45.  Wakeland

9:00.  Lebanon Trail

9:15.  LoneStar

9:30.  Argyle

9:45.  McKinney North

MN in top half and Melissa in finals👀Gonna be a fun finals.

[TLM1098]

Can someone post prelim results? Wondering where Emerson fell in the results.

[OGFISD99]

27 minutes ago, WanderingTraveler said:

MN in top half and Melissa in finals👀Gonna be a fun finals.

The time draws were done even  before  region... 

[WanderingTraveler]

1 minute ago, OGFISD99 said:

The time draws were done even  before  region... 

Correct, but still within their top half/bottom half grouping.

[TrenBS]

I ALMOST forgot this was happening haha, going to watch finals for sure, not sure how I almost forgot😂