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Post by ilikeguard on Jan 29, 2024 14:17:44 GMT -6
Excited about all of these first timers! I'm feeling very good about this year's regional!
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Post by bigtrombone on Jan 29, 2024 15:05:22 GMT -6
Attending: Muscatine H.S., IA (calendar) First BOA appearance. Cool to see! Not quite familiar with Eastern Iowa bands outside of Davenport Central, so excited to see them here. Doing a quick number crunch, it looks like they will most likely be in Class AA.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jan 29, 2024 15:53:52 GMT -6
Attending: Muscatine H.S., IA (calendar) First BOA appearance. Cool to see! Not quite familiar with Eastern Iowa bands outside of Davenport Central, so excited to see them here. Doing a quick number crunch, it looks like they will most likely be in Class AA. Muscatine: Unfortunately, they always compete in competition I could never find the results like Clinton Music on the Mississippi, so I don't have much information. They usually compete with 90 - 130 members. Last year their band director really stepped it up with drill, music, and costumes. So, this could be exciting to see where he takes it this year. 2023: In Mt. Pleasant MB Invitational (Sept. 16) - 2nd place overall losing to Quincy, ILIn 5 Season MB Invitational (Sept. 30) lost to Linn-Marr, but I don't know where they placed. Received Division 1 Rating at States. (Oct. 14) (Oct. 7) They had amazing show baseball show last year named Playball!2022: The only scores I can find for this year is one in Geneseo, IL placing 3rd overall behind 2. Macomb, IL and 1. Dunlap, IL 2021: Mt. Pleasant MB Invitational (Sept. 18) - 6th overall behind 1. Davenport Central, 2. Quincy, IL, 3. Center Point Urbana, 4. Clinton, IA, 5. Benton, IA
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Post by fr0ntline on Jan 29, 2024 17:14:55 GMT -6
I can confirm that Millard West is planning on going. Still tentative and not 100% confirmed but odds are good 🎊
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Post by ilikeguard on Jan 30, 2024 22:02:42 GMT -6
Cool to see! Not quite familiar with Eastern Iowa bands outside of Davenport Central, so excited to see them here. Doing a quick number crunch, it looks like they will most likely be in Class AA. Muscatine: Unfortunately, they always compete in competition I could never find the results like Clinton Music on the Mississippi, so I don't have much information. They usually compete with 90 - 130 members. Last year they're band director really stepped it up drill, music, and costumes. So, this could be exciting to see where he takes it this year. 2023: In Mt. Pleasant MB Invitational (Sept. 16) - 2nd place overall losing to Quincy, ILIn 5 Season MB Invitational (Sept. 30) lost to Linn-Marr, but I don't know where they placed. Received Division 1 Rating at States. (Oct. 14) (Oct. 7) They had amazing show baseball show last year named Playball!2022: The only scores I can find for this year is one in Geneseo, IL placing 3rd overall behind 2. Macomb, IL and 1. Dunlap, IL 2021: Mt. Pleasant MB Invitational (Sept. 18) - 6th overall behind 1. Davenport Central, 2. Quincy, IL, 3. Center Point Urbana, 4. Clinton, IA, 5. Benton, IA Very cute!! Excited to see what they bring this year having more of a focus on BOA!
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Post by dbalash on Feb 3, 2024 10:23:39 GMT -6
Out: Limestone Community, IL (going to Dunlap competition) Lincoln-Way, IL (Lincoln-Way Central & Lincoln-Way East Homecoming)
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Post by neop on Feb 7, 2024 11:36:49 GMT -6
Attending: Omaha Burke H.S., NE (calendar)
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Post by statechamp1239 on Feb 12, 2024 15:47:29 GMT -6
Yayband you can take out Eastview H.S., MN they're confirmed, and maybe O'Fallon since boaman is done confirming.
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Post by bigtrombone on Feb 16, 2024 11:48:13 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Oakville H.S., MO (Band Calendar - BOA Des Moines Iowa)
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Post by ilikeguard on Feb 18, 2024 20:45:58 GMT -6
Confirmed: Oakville H.S., MO (Band Calendar - BOA Des Moines Iowa) YESSSSSSS
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Post by neop on Mar 5, 2024 13:09:43 GMT -6
Attending: Millard West H.S., NE (calendar)
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 5, 2024 14:13:21 GMT -6
Attending: Millard West H.S., NE (calendar) Glad to see them finally confirmed! Currently have them as a medalist lock, just a little behind Rosemount & Lincoln (should the latter attend) but have them as my Dark Horse for this competition.
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Post by dbalash on Mar 6, 2024 17:57:14 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Fossil Ridge, CO
Source: Band Calendar (BOA Iowa Trip)
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 6, 2024 17:59:23 GMT -6
Ohhhhh, this is gonna be a fun show!
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Post by thewho on Mar 6, 2024 18:03:51 GMT -6
Confirmed: Fossil Ridge, CO Source: Band Calendar (BOA Iowa Trip) Whoa! Who said anything about Iowa being a destination?
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Post by dbalash on Mar 6, 2024 18:13:43 GMT -6
Confirmed: Fossil Ridge, CO Source: Band Calendar (BOA Iowa Trip) Whoa! Who said anything about Iowa being a destination? Hey now, the World's Largest Truck Stop is only like 2.5 hours away!
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Post by marimba11 on Mar 6, 2024 18:23:09 GMT -6
It’s 9.5 hours away from Fort Collins, but it’s an easy drive (except for the bugs!)
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Post by hewhowaits on Mar 6, 2024 18:56:42 GMT -6
Whoa! Who said anything about Iowa being a destination? Hey now, the World's Largest Truck Stop is only like 2.5 hours away! World's Largest Truck Stop That is all.
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 6, 2024 21:29:22 GMT -6
Whoa! Who said anything about Iowa being a destination? Hey now, the World's Largest Truck Stop is only like 2.5 hours away! There's plenty in Iowa aside from the Truck Stop... like the Field of Dreams and...Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa's answer to Cedar Point! And um... cornfields! Lot's of cornfields to make the trip on I-80 a total snoozefest wonderful experience! Inane rant aside, I love that Fossil Ridge is making the trip. The AAA pool here is getting stacked with Rosemount, Fossil Ridge, Millard West, & Eastview all confirmed to be attending. Throw in SF Lincoln & another AAA Missouri band (Nixa, Kickapoo, or both please, I'm not picky) and we have a pretty top heavy regional based on Class AAA alone.
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Post by ilikeguard on Mar 7, 2024 12:49:03 GMT -6
I told yall I believed in this regional from the beginning
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 7, 2024 13:12:12 GMT -6
Hey now, the World's Largest Truck Stop is only like 2.5 hours away! World's Largest Truck Stop That is all. Iowa 80 is pretty great. Multiple fast food options, a full-service restaurant, the trucking museum, a barber shop, a chapel, a (small) movie theater, a chiropractor, a gift store, a workout room, etc. I need to visit its sister truck stop in North Carolina someday.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Mar 7, 2024 13:41:54 GMT -6
I would love to see the Olathe Schools, and Shawnee Mission Schools, as well Buhler.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2024 13:44:23 GMT -6
I would love to see the Olathe Schools, and Shawnee Mission Schools, as well Buhler. Yeah, none of the Olathe schools have dipped their toes back into BOA after COVID, if I’m not mistaken. I think it’s only a matter of time before Buhler shows up.
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Post by fr0ntline on Mar 7, 2024 18:41:54 GMT -6
Millard North can be removed from the “potential” list, they’re going to Papillion La Vista South’s competition instead (band calendar)
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Post by neop on Mar 13, 2024 9:02:26 GMT -6
Attending: Fayetteville H.S., AR (calendar)
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 13, 2024 9:13:13 GMT -6
Attending: Fayetteville H.S., AR (calendar) 🤔 I love how eclectic this regional is becoming. Who woulda thunk?
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 13, 2024 9:33:15 GMT -6
Alright, an impromptu way-too-early finals predictions.
1. Rosemount H.S., MN 2. Fossil Ridge H.S., CO 3. Lincoln H.S., SD (should they attend, not confirmed yet) 4. Millard West H.S., NE 5. Fayetteville H.S., AR 6. Pella H.S., IA (should they attend, not confirmed yet) 7. Eastview H.S., MN 8. Bellevue West H.S., NE (should they attend, not confirmed yet) 9. Waukee Northwest H.S., IA 10. MOC-Floyd Valley H.S., IA 11. Oakville H.S., MO 12. Ankeny Centennial H.S., IA
Honestly, in terms of depth, this year has the potential to be the most competitive Iowa regional since 2019. 2 out of left field attendees in Fayetteville & Fossil Ridge (not that I'm complaining), and the potential for some more strong bands to come.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Mar 13, 2024 18:12:40 GMT -6
Davenport Central schedule has updated three times, and each time didn't have BOA Waukee
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Post by hewhowaits on Mar 13, 2024 18:33:02 GMT -6
Davenport Central schedule has updated three times, and each time didn't have BOA Waukee Homecoming
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 14, 2024 10:33:53 GMT -6
Confirmed: Rock Bridge H.S., MO (Calendar - Des Moines Bands of America Regional) Should be a popular addition with ilikeguard .
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