Gpk1968 Posted October 26, 2025 Posted October 26, 2025 9 minutes ago, TexasStrangers said: I don't think their parking lot for fans is big enough for what I think is coming. I checked it on Google. I think parking will be worse than lindale. I’m assuming the big lot will be for bands. That only leaves about 200 spots on the other side and there’s not much within walking distance. The school up the road will be in session. Get there early and don’t leave! SETXgal 1 Quote
SETXgal Posted October 26, 2025 Posted October 26, 2025 On 10/25/2025 at 5:04 PM, rocketfan86 said: Still have lots of families that attend religious services on Sundays so that would be a non-starter. There previously has been Sundays listed as the inclement weather date. I said Sunday would have been better because of convenience & function. It would have helped many schools avoid transportation issues, allowed seniors who were scheduled to take their SAT on Tuesday morning to still do so, and given the schools more time to make lodging arrangements for State. Some parent volunteers aren't able to be available on a weekday on short notice either. There are band trips that include them gone on Sunday and as far as I know, it isn't a problem when missing for a required school activity. Parking at Pine Tree is going to be a mess with both two schools right there. They will need roads kept clear for parents & buses picking up kids too. Quote
SETXgal Posted October 26, 2025 Posted October 26, 2025 1 hour ago, GarbagePatchKid said: I checked it on Google. I think parking will be worse than lindale. I’m assuming the big lot will be for bands. That only leaves about 200 spots on the other side and there’s not much within walking distance. The school up the road will be in session. Get there early and don’t leave! Parking is definitely not a great situation. I found a pic on google from a previous competition, and the spectator parking was the big lot behind the home side stands. All the buses & their trucks are supposed to fit in the smaller lot behind the visitors side. I'm glad they were willing to step in, just not sure how well the parking situation is going to go... Quote
Saxtastic45 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 There will probably a lot less people. I think that this is the best situation anyone could hope for given the circumstances. The top groups would have probably been fine with going prelims only. Same with the bands that are less competitive. But the bands who are expecting to make finals and be on that state advancement bubble of 4-6 need to be thanking God for this opportunity. Especially given how tight that race is looking. I know as a former rural band director, Sunday contests are an absolute non starter for most of these bands. DarkNight7698 1 Quote
criscubes Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 55 minutes ago, Saxtastic45 said: There will probably a lot less people. I think that this is the best situation anyone could hope for given the circumstances. The top groups would have probably been fine with going prelims only. Same with the bands that are less competitive. But the bands who are expecting to make finals and be on that state advancement bubble of 4-6 need to be thanking God for this opportunity. Especially given how tight that race is looking. I know as a former rural band director, Sunday contests are an absolute non starter for most of these bands. Couldn't agree more. I am from Farmersville band, and I am so happy we get prelims and finals considering were probably going to be duking it our for those last 2 spots. If it were prelims only, I'm not sure how we'd fair considering our band doesn't have the best prelims reputation. We'll make the most of tomorrow though and bring the competition as hard as we know how to. Quote
hms Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 32 minutes ago, criscubes said: Couldn't agree more. I am from Farmersville band, and I am so happy we get prelims and finals considering were probably going to be duking it our for those last 2 spots. If it were prelims only, I'm not sure how we'd fair considering our band doesn't have the best prelims reputation. We'll make the most of tomorrow though and bring the competition as hard as we know how to. Bro’s trashing on his own band already 😭 edwardthevampire 1 Quote
edwardthevampire Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 I vish vonderful luck to all bands competing tomorrov. It vill be fantastic! I do believe many bands have a strong chance of getting finals, though it vill be very tight. I have guesses of who I believe to make it (Celina, SS, NL, Farmersville, BC, and Willspoint) but ve vill see tomorrov vho vill truly rein. Party time! 😜🧛♀️ Quote
wtxbd02 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 1 hour ago, edwardthevampire said: I vish vonderful luck to all bands competing tomorrov. It vill be fantastic! I do believe many bands have a strong chance of getting finals, though it vill be very tight. I have guesses of who I believe to make it (Celina, SS, NL, Farmersville, BC, and Willspoint) but ve vill see tomorrov vho vill truly rein. Party time! 😜🧛♀️ I second the vampire 😭 Best of luck tomorrow! edwardthevampire 1 Quote
Popular Post J-Mike16 Posted October 27, 2025 Popular Post Posted October 27, 2025 Best of luck to all the bands competing in Pine Tree! Go Lumberton! Go kick some butt! Dave609, edwardthevampire and KimR0328 3 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 Good luck to everyone performing today!!! Quote
TexasStrangers Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 Wish I could get to see everyone but I have errands to run all day. Gonna try and make it for Finals. Quote
12string4jc Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 Anyone onsite for prelims? I can’t get there until tonight. Quote
Fanboy Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 2 hours ago, Skibslice said: My bus is a freezer. Which bus are you on? Lol Quote
sigmaboi Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 give me sulphur springs winning the whole thing Quote
DarkNight7698 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 So how are the Bands doing so far? Quote
Bandnerd178 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 22 minutes ago, sigmaboi said: give me sulphur springs winning the whole thing nah Celina is sweeping after that performance Quote
criscubes Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 29 minutes ago, Bandnerd178 said: nah Celina is sweeping after that performance nah, lumberton is about to hawk all these bands down Quote
J-Mike16 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 1 minute ago, criscubes said: nah, lumberton is about to hawk all these bands down You being serious? Was their performance good? Quote
criscubes Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 9 minutes ago, J-Mike16 said: You being serious? Was their performance good? Absolutely phenomenal, can't see them anything below 3rd imho Quote
TexasStrangers Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 Anyone got final performance order yet? I am on my way to watch Finals Quote
J-Mike16 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 1 minute ago, criscubes said: Absolutely phenomenal, can't see them anything below 3rd imho well thats good to hear. Hopefully if they make finals, they have another phenomenal run tonight! Quote
J-Mike16 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 Just now, TexasStrangers said: Anyone got final performance order yet? I am on my way to watch Finals Doing the announcements right now. Cloud902 1 Quote
J-Mike16 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 UIL 4A Area C Finalists: 7:00pm - Van Alstyne 7:15pm - Canton 7:30pm - Lumberton 7:45pm - Farmersville 8:00pm - Mabank 8:15pm - Wills Point 8:45pm - Sulphur Springs 9:00pm - Pine Tree 9:15pm - Bridge City 9:30pm - Pleasant Grove 9:45pm - North Lamar 10:00pm - Celina WanderingTraveler 1 Quote
J-Mike16 Posted October 27, 2025 Posted October 27, 2025 so Celina, North Lamar, Pleasant Grove, Bridge City, Pine Tree, & Sulphur Springs are the current top 6 Quote
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