BandG33k73 Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thoughts on who will make finals? Kinda a weird regional this year that could have a couple surprises in finals I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 No order: Berkner CTJ Fossil Ridge Mcneil Timber creek Clovis Coronado Lewisville Permian Del Rio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingogooberman Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Definitely a strange collection of bands. It's pretty difficult to predict how everything will play out, since these bands don't often compete against one another, but here goes nothing- 1. Claudia Taylor Johnson HS, TX- Obviously. Would be legitimately stunned if they somehow lost this one. 2. Timber Creek HS, TX- This band is surging and seem to have a BOA focus (for a while they had 4 BOA events on their calendar, before dropping Conroe.) I see them holding off Berkner and could even be competitive for some captions with CTJ- Harlingen did it, after all. 3. Berkner HS, TX- Would absolutely love to see them excel here. As recently as 2010, they were top 5 at SA. Could absolutely see them on top of Timber Creek, but we'll see. 4. Clovis HS, NM- I predict a significant score gap between the top 3 and the next group of bands, but of that next group of bands, Clovis seems to have the most complete package in terms of music performance, visual execution, and design. This is a great regional for them and I hope to see them become regulars here. 5. Lewisville HS, TX- Lewisville doesn't quite have all the same resources that its LISD powerhouse sister schools have, and the split 9-10 campuses doesn't help matters, but they are better than a lot of people give them credit for and have shown a commitment to improving in the last few years that makes me think this regional will provide a great platform for them to grow. 6. McNeil HS, TX- They've been sounding great lately and that should take them far here. Definitely competitive for a top half finish. 7. Sherman HS, TX- They've been strangely absent from peoples predictions for this contest, considering they've been consistently competitive for DECADES at this point, and were very nearly super regional finalists at Atlanta this year. I could even see them in the top 5 here. 8. Del Rio HS, TX- They were in very good company at Area H finals and held their own. I see this regional as a great opportunity for them to shine and grow. 9. Fossil Ridge HS, TX- I think it's only a matter of time before Fossil Ridge starts getting closer to where they were 10-15 years ago, and I could absolutely see them finishing higher than this, but either way, this is a perfect contest for them. 10. Coronado HS, TX- IF this is El Paso Coronado, I see them rounding out the top 10, where I think design/GE, backed by solid playing and movement, will carry them in over others. If it isn't... W. Charles Akins HS, TX- Though I could easily see them in even if it is El Paso, just 10 years ago they were UIL 5A State Finalists. They're a solid program with a rich history, and are familiar with BOA competition. Possible Spoilers: Permian, Kempner and Frenship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Kempner had a very solid season in 2015 which was largely improved over their past selves. I think if they have a similar season to that in 2017 they will likely make finals, however, they weren't as strong in 16. I guess time will tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Add Bellevue West HS, Estacado HS, Monterey HS, and San Angelo Central HS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingogooberman Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Bellevue West seems like a pretty solid bet for 2nd place, though we'll see how timber creek does at southlake. Berkner might need a bit more time to rebuild before they're in a place where they can top them but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandG33k73 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Just a note: last time Bellevue west and timber creek competed was the 2015 St. Louis super regional where Bellevue west beat them by 10 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingogooberman Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 True, but timber creek had a breakthrough year last year and seem poised to continue their drastic rate of improvement, though Bellevue west will likely remain out of reach for them. I wouldnt be surprised though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILKINSON Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 My Top 10 Pre-Season Predictions: 1. Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX 2. Bellevue West H.S., NE 3. Richardson L.V. Berkner H.S., TX 4. Keller Timber Creek H.S., TX 5. Round Rock McNeil H.S., TX 6. Clovis H.S., NM 7. Lewisville H.S., TX 8. Sherman H.S., TX 9. Del Rio H.S., TX 10. Odessa Permian H.S., TX NEXT FIVE OUT - Possibles Finalists: 11. Austin Akins H.S., TX 12. El Paso (?) Coronado H.S., TX 13. Keller Fossil Ridge H.S., TX 14. Frenship H.S., TX 15. Sugar Land Kempner H.S., TX WILKINSON 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zururoua Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 1. CTJ 2. Bellevue West 3-4. Timber Creek/Berkner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 BOA Midland Prelims Schedule: 9:15 - Bellevue West (Nebraska) 9:30 - Monterey 9:45 - San Angelo Central 10:00 - Estacado 10:15 - Pecos 10:30 - Del Rio 10:45 - Coronado Break 11:45 - Sherman 12:00 - Lake View 12:15 - Frenship 12:30 - Midland Lee 12:45 - LV Berkner 1:00 - Seguin 1:15 - Lubbock 1:30 - Permian Break 2:15 - Lubbock-Cooper 2:30 - Lewisville 2:45 - Clovis 3:00 - Claudia Taylor Johnson 3:15 - McNeil 3:30 - Timber Creek 3:45 - Plainview 4:00 - Keller Fossil Ridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony V Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 An early draw for Bellevue West! That's a 12-hour drive for them down from NE, so unless they're flying, I guess they'll come down on Friday. Also, I think this might be a first-BOA experience for several bands. Good for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zururoua Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Can't wait to see how the 3-10 spots play out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LKendrick Posted September 14, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 This is going to be a really fun show for me, lots of schools from my neck of the woods. It's awesome to see schools like Odessa Permian and Midland Lee stepping back into BOA competition for the first time in something like 20 years, both are on the upward trend and are definitely in contention for a finals spot. I think that's evey single big Lubbock school attending as well, I could see a class win and contention for a finalist spot to at least two of them. Clovis coming back after a few year absence at BOA is awesome, they had some great showings at BOA in St. George and California a few years ago; I fully anticipate them to be in the running for a top 5 spot. Getting to experience my first BOA event live with some programs that are close to my heart and experiences as well as some incredible names like CT Johnson, Bellevue West, and many others sounds like an amazing experience in the making. One month!!! LeanderMomma, CTJBandPops, TWHSParent and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sense of Urgency Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 An early draw for Bellevue West! That's a 12-hour drive for them down from NE, so unless they're flying, I guess they'll come down on Friday. Also, I think this might be a first-BOA experience for several bands. Good for them! That's a rough draw for Bellevue. I haven't seen either schools show yet, but if what I have heard is true, perhaps Timber Creek might be able to steal second from them, at least in prelims. Finals will most likely be a different story. Overall, the school I am most excited for is Clovis. It will be very fun to see them back in action at a BOA competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 This is going to be a really fun show for me, lots of schools from my neck of the woods. Getting to experience my first BOA event live with some programs that are close to my heart and experiences as well as some incredible names like CT Johnson, Bellevue West, and many others sounds like an amazing experience in the making. One month!!! Wow, I'm excited FOR you! Your first BOA live?! I can't wait to hear your reaction to seeing CTJ live. You might want to bring an extra pair of pants with you. LKendrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danpod Posted October 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Wow, I'm excited FOR you! Your first BOA live?! I can't wait to hear your reaction to seeing CTJ live. You might want to bring an extra pair of pants with you. Yeah. We may have to tie him to the chair at San Antonio. Anthony V, LKendrick and LeanderMomma 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKendrick Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Wow, I'm excited FOR you! Your first BOA live?! I can't wait to hear your reaction to seeing CTJ live. You might want to bring an extra pair of pants with you. I’m pretty excited, and will do! But has to be shorts cause it’s looking like it’s gonna be around 90 degrees (after being down in the 30s this morning up where I am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKendrick Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yeah. We may have to tie him to the chair at San Antonio. Probably a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I’m pretty excited, and will do! But has to be shorts cause it’s looking like it’s gonna be around 90 degrees (after being down in the 30s this morning up where I am). Ugh. Bring your sunscreen, hat,and an umbrella for shade (unless you are sitting with the TxBands folks and get lucky enough to have a canopy over you like the guys got in Conroe). A fan is nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takigan Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Ugh. Bring your sunscreen, hat,and an umbrella for shade (unless you are sitting with the TxBands folks and get lucky enough to have a canopy over you like the guys got in Conroe). A fan is nice as well. It looked like we were under the canopy from the perspective of the fans sitting lower in the stands, but it actually only really covered the judges. Still....That's the highest I've ever sat since I started blogging the Conroe regional (I usually sit about midway up since I figured it wouldn't be as loud if I sat too far back). I was wrong and will probably sit up there again in future years. If not for the sole reason that the shade from the press box is cast over the people up top at least an hour or 2 before it's cast over the lower part of the stands. We had shade coverage by probably 1pm...It doesn't reach the sideline until like 3pm, so those people just get cooked throughout the hottest part of the day while those of us up top stay cool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 It looked like we were under the canopy from the perspective of the fans sitting lower in the stands, but it actually only really covered the judges. Still....That's the highest I've ever sat since I started blogging the Conroe regional (I usually sit about midway up since I figured it wouldn't be as loud if I sat too far back). I was wrong and will probably sit up there again in future years. If not for the sole reason that the shade from the press box is cast over the people up top at least an hour or 2 before it's cast over the lower part of the stands. We had shade coverage by probably 1pm...It doesn't reach the sideline until like 3pm, so those people just get cooked throughout the hottest part of the day while those of us up top stay cool . I sit up near or at the top for the exact same reason. Faster to the shade!! I'm sorry that we didn't get properly introduced Saturday, Brandon. It was very nice to meet you! takigan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harloffs Rage Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think Timber Creek will definitely be competitive and very well may be able to get second, if not third at this competition, and may be able to steal some captions from CTJ. Very powerful band, very interesting show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think Timber Creek will definitely be competitive and very well may be able to get second, if not third at this competition, and may be able to steal some captions from CTJ. Very powerful band, very interesting show. I love a bold prediction like that! Stealing captions from CTJ....very interesting indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harloffs Rage Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I love a bold prediction like that! Stealing captions from CTJ....very interesting indeed. It’ll be very interesting to watch. They’re show seems a big step up from last years, which seeemed to be a big break through year in their program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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