The Marching Wildcat Band was one of 18 schools that entered in the annual Sound of Springtown Marching Showcase last Saturday. The 156 member strong band finished as a top two band in the competition that included schools from the top three classifications in UIL. {{more: continue … }}
Ten of the 18 bands in the showcase made into the final round that began that evening. Kennedale earned a place in the finals after placing second in class in the preliminary round.
The final ten schools included three 6A schools (Arlington, North Crowley and Weatherford), three 5A team schools (Royse City, Azle and Crowley) and four 4A schools (Kennedale, Princeton, Castleberry and Alvarado).
Kennedale beat all but one 6A school and all 5A and 4A schools in the final round.
Showcase results …
1. Arlington (6A)
2. Kennedale (4A)3. Princeton (4A)4. North Crowley (6A)5. Royse City (5A)6. Weatherford (6A)7. Castleberry (4A)8. Azle HS (5A)9. Alvarado (4A)10. Crowley (5A).
Speciality awards …
Outstanding in Class – Wildcat Drum Majors
Second in Finals – Wildcat Color Guard
Fourth in Finals – Wildcat Drumline
Competition season …
This is the competition season for the Wildcat Band. Last year, Kennedale finished in 8th place in the state 4A finals. The Wildcat band has made the state finals 6 straight times. But this is a biennial event (occurring every two years) so this is the off year for the Wildcat Band but it doesn?t keep them from competing. This Saturday, October 14, the Marching Cats are competing in the Princeton Festival.
The only UIL competition this year for the Wildcat band in Class 4A will be on October 21.
See the Wildcat Drumline in action at recent pep rally at Twitter
