RaElk99 Posted October 25, 2022 Posted October 25, 2022 I know Area A doesn't get a lot of attention but I wanted to see what the thoughts were on Area A contest this weekend! Quote
Dave609 Posted October 25, 2022 Posted October 25, 2022 So for 4A, I would say the three we will see at State are Canyon, Canyon Randall, and Big Spring, but Andrews HS is definitely up there as well! For 6A, I have a strong feeling that Permian and Frenship will take the top 2 spots and third place will be a fight between all the bands! Really hoping Americas HS makes it, but I could see Pebble Hills, Montwood, Coronado, etc...taking that third place spot! Quote
RaElk99 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 6:37 AM, Dave609 said: So for 4A, I would say the three we will see at State are Canyon, Canyon Randall, and Big Spring, but Andrews HS is definitely up there as well! For 6A, I have a strong feeling that Permian and Frenship will take the top 2 spots and third place will be a fight between all the bands! Really hoping Americas HS makes it, but I could see Pebble Hills, Montwood, Coronado, etc...taking that third place spot! Expand I agree with your 4A predictions. I think West Plains will probably make finals which would be awesome for their very first year. Hereford made state last year but think they will miss it this year. 6A, also agree about Permian and Frenship for spots one and two. I think maybe Midland for the last spot. Quote
bk_bobb Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 Thanks for sharing some attention for the West Texas groups. *just curious - why would Frenship be considered for top 2 at Area? At Midland BOA Permian and Midland HS were the only area bands in finals…. Also, the El Paso bands includes some top contenders as well… wish these contests were live streamed!! Quote
RaElk99 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 12:31 AM, bk_bobb said: Thanks for sharing some attention for the West Texas groups. *just curious - why would Frenship be considered for top 2 at Area? At Midland BOA Permian and Midland HS were the only area bands in finals…. Also, the El Paso bands includes some top contenders as well… wish these contests were live streamed!! Expand I think Frenship just missed making finals at BOA in Midland. So I think with the improvements they've made since then they will come up on top. I do think Midland will do well at UIL too though. Quote
Dave609 Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 Really Area A is one of those contest's that you never know who will come out on top and thats what I love most about this Area! If it does end up being Permian, Frenship, and Midland, then that will be a great group to represent Area A at the State contest! But we will have to wait and see Quote
eggmikey Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 Just putting my two cents in: 1. Permian 2. Frenship 3. Pebble Hills 4. Coronado 5. Eastlake 6. Eastwood 7. Midland/Central Quote
bk_bobb Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 After looking up some El Paso marching info…. Here are the scores of a recent marching contest {c/o Borderland Marching on FB}: 2022- SISD Marchfest Final Placements 8th- Socorro High School 7th- Franklin High School 6th- Eastwood High School 5th- Parkland High School 4th- Eastlake High School 3rd- Pebble Hills High School 2nd- Coronado High School 1st- Hanks High School (Champions) /// Hanks is 5A so its really a toss up amongst some great programs. Quote
eggmikey Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 The El Paso bands have historically done well at area, so I'd be surprised if at least of them didn't advance to state. I could see any of Pebble Hills/Coronado/Eastlake taking one of the top 3 spots, or possibly two of the top 3 spots. Also worth mentioning: while Midland did beat Frenship and Central at BOA Midland, they did it off the back of GE. In prelims, they were 17th overall in Music Performance and 13th overall in Visual performance, behind both Frenship and Central. They were helped out a lot by a 2nd overall score in Visual GE(!) and a 7th overall score in GE. Given the differences in scoring between BOA and UIL, I don't think they'll place quite as high here, but I'd love to see them prove me wrong and advance to state! Quote
bk_bobb Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 12:19 AM, eggmikey said: The El Paso bands have historically done well at area, so I'd be surprised if at least of them didn't advance to state. I could see any of Pebble Hills/Coronado/Eastlake taking one of the top 3 spots, or possibly two of the top 3 spots. Also worth mentioning: while Midland did beat Frenship and Central at BOA Midland, they did it off the back of GE. In prelims, they were 17th overall in Music Performance and 13th overall in Visual performance, behind both Frenship and Central. They were helped out a lot by a 2nd overall score in Visual GE(!) and a 7th overall score in GE. Given the differences in scoring between BOA and UIL, I don't think they'll place quite as high here, but I'd love to see them prove me wrong and advance to state! Expand Good points indeed! While I would love for Midland (or Legacy) to make it to state, I’m wondering if their shows are bit too “BoA” for the UIL standards. either way good luck to all the bands competing tomorrow!! Quote
Dave609 Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 9:33 PM, RaElk99 said: 4A finals Expand Wow, Greenwood didn't make it to finals?? But congratulations to those bands on Advancing to finals!!! Quote
eggmikey Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 Congrats to all the 4A groups who made finals! Here’s the finals schedule for 6A: 7:00pm - Coronado 7:15pm - Pebble Hills 7:30pm - Midland 7:45pm - Eastlake 8:00pm - Frenship 8:15pm - Permian 8:30pm - Odessa bk_bobb and Dave609 1 1 Quote
eggmikey Posted October 30, 2022 Posted October 30, 2022 6A advancers to sate: Midland Frenship Permian Congrats to Midland on their first state appearance since (I think) 2002! And congrats on Frenship and Permian for their second consecutive appearances at state! Dave609 and bk_bobb 2 Quote
Samuel Culper Posted October 30, 2022 Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 9:33 PM, RaElk99 said: 4A finals Expand Andrew's? Come on. Quote
bk_bobb Posted October 30, 2022 Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/30/2022 at 1:57 AM, eggmikey said: 6A advancers to sate: Midland Frenship Permian Congrats to Midland on their first state appearance since (I think) 2002! And congrats on Frenship and Permian for their second consecutive appearances at state! Expand Wow this is great for Midland!! im sure this was a very close competition for those 3 spots. Congrats to all bands competing in Area competitions and good luck at state! Quote
RaElk99 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Posted October 30, 2022 Canyon ISD swept all the state spots. 1. West Plains (brand new school) 2. Randall 3. Canyon Quote
RaElk99 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/30/2022 at 2:33 AM, Samuel Culper said: Andrew's? Come on. Expand They had a solid show. They ended up placing 4th in finals. Quote
Samuel Culper Posted October 31, 2022 Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/31/2022 at 12:31 PM, RaElk99 said: They had a solid show. They ended up placing 4th in finals. Expand My comment has nothing to do with the band. The name of the town is Andrews, not Andrew's. Quote
RaElk99 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/31/2022 at 12:46 PM, Samuel Culper said: My comment has nothing to do with the band. The name of the town is Andrews, not Andrew's. Expand No disrespect was meant, just an autocorrect error while frantically trying to capture announcements of finalists. Quote
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