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Post by Jake W. on Apr 12, 2024 21:11:26 GMT -6
Lockport!!!!!!!! That has got to be one of the most unique SA shows I've ever seen! Old lady (ghost?) shut away from the world in an attic where the windows are covered with newspapers. So wonderful! What an exquisite, mature performance - they brought that show to life!!!! Terrific job.
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Post by Jake W. on Apr 12, 2024 21:18:59 GMT -6
Arlington - absolute perfection. You nailed it, 100%. What a show, what a talented group, what a performance! I was captured by every second of it. Total next level of maturity.
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 12, 2024 21:26:20 GMT -6
I had to cast SA finals on the big screen so I've been mostly absent on here for finals. I'm so glad I decided to just sit back and enjoy it, because this SA finals lineup was just exquisite. The talent on display at this level was insane, and I love how the crowd absolutely let them HAVE IT with all their cheers and applause. My favorite part about having A Class finals on Friday night is most other performers get to come and show these members their appreciation for what they're doing.
My favorites from the night, which have absolutely nothing to do with what I thought of their performances or how they will place (purely based on personal enjoyment):
Arlington Mt. Vernon Holly Springs Lafayette Adlai Stevenson Lockport Township
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 12, 2024 21:37:26 GMT -6
Arlington - absolute perfection. You nailed it, 100%. What a show, what a talented group, what a performance! I was captured by every second of it. Total next level of maturity. I'm so happy for them. That crowd ate them up and was on their feet during pockets of the performance, well before the ending. They deserved that after that performance, and that moment more than makes up by missing finals by a mere 0.04 last season (my heart ached for them, especially after winning their prelims round and being seeded 9th going in).
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 12, 2024 21:50:15 GMT -6
I was just doing a little snooping. There are no Scholastic A Class guards this year that meet the "three consecutive years in finals for promotion" criteria, so only the top 5 will be auto-promoted for next year.
However, should they not make the top five this year, on watch for next year will be Holly Springs, Mt. Vernon, Salem, Bartram Trail, Kettering Fairmont, and Lockport Township. This is their second consecutive Scholastic A finals appearance. If they make SA finals next year and aren't top five, they will be automatically promoted for the 2026 season regardless of placement in finals.
For Independent A, there are a two guards that meet the "three consecutive years" criteria: Gold and Les Eclipses. Both will move on to Independent Open next year even if they don't land in the top five this year.
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 12, 2024 22:03:36 GMT -6
A Final Scores
Independent A
1. Georgia State University Winterguard, GA 95.705 2. Noir Independent, GA 93.710 3. Les Eclipses, Quebec 92.960 4. Gates Chili Independent Winter Guard, NY 91.340 5. Crossroads, IA 89.340 6. Gold Winterguard, CA 88.870 7. Huron Valley Winter Guard, MI 88.325 8. National Avenue from Missouri State University, MO 87.955 9. Zephyrus Independent Winter Guard, OK 86.040 10. Pegasus A, FL 85.260 11. Caledonia Independent, MI 85.225 12. St. Anns, MA 83.855 13. Maharlika, CA 83.755 14. Opus Independent, NC 82.435 15. Eagle Mountain Independent, TX 81.535
Scholastic A
1. Arlington HS, NY 97.995 2. Lockport Township HS, IL 96.210 3. Holly Springs HS, NC 95.505 4. Amador Valley HS, CA 95.290 5. Bartram Trail HS, FL 93.455 6. Lexington HS, SC 92.735 7. Mt. Vernon HS, IN 92.590 8. Adlai E. Stevenson HS, IL 92.265 9. Grand Oaks HS, TX 91.830 10. Lafayette HS, KY 90.390 11. Azle HS, TX 89.850 12. Creekview HS, GA 88.205 13. Yukon HS, OK 88.105 14. Kettering Fairmont HS, OH 87.570 15. Blue Springs South HS Varsity, MO 86.320 16. Reeths-Puffer HS, MI 85.550 17. Salem HS, NH 85.400 18. Great Oak HS Varsity, CA 84.905 19. Union HS, OK 84.325 20. Corinth Holders HS, NC 84.215
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Post by Jake W. on Apr 12, 2024 22:04:34 GMT -6
Beyond thrilled for Holly Springs earning a medal - that performance was so emotional!! They earned every bit of their final placement.
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 12, 2024 22:13:49 GMT -6
What a night! Congrats to all the medalists, and really, ALL the finalists. See you all tomorrow!
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