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Post by bigtrombone on Dec 15, 2021 15:09:42 GMT -6
The 2022 Las Cruces Regional will be held Sept. 17 at Aggie Memorial Stadium on the campus of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Post by supersound on Dec 15, 2021 18:52:24 GMT -6
Interesting regional add. The biggest New Mexico band, Clovis is about 4 hours from the site. Not sure they’ll make the trip but I also can’t imagine MFA didn’t at least consult with them in adding this contest.
This contest will be a good one for El Paso bands. These bands want to burst onto the BOA/MFA scene but it’s a little difficult for them without taking a massive trip, and they have potential to do great. Americas is doing wonderful in the winter guard scene and I hope we see some El Paso marching talent burst into the scene with the push of this regional.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Dec 15, 2021 19:49:10 GMT -6
These are the schools I predict will come. A lot of them are out there, but lets have fun.
Mustang H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Union H.S., OK Bixby H.S., OK Piedmont H.S., OK Choctaw H.S., OK Blue Valley H.S., KS Blue Valley H.S. West, KS Blue Valley H.S. Southwest, KS Blue Valley H.S. North, KS Derby H.S., KS Maize South H.S., KS Goddard H.S., KS Dodge City H.S., KS Frenship H.S., TX Coronado H.S., TX Midland Legacy H.S., TX Midland H.S., TX Bel Air H.S., TX J. M. Hanks H.S., TX Lubbock H.S., TX Pecos H.S., TX Odessa H.S., TX Abilene H.S., TX El Dorado H.S., TX Franklin H.S., TX Central H.S., TX Randall H.S., TX Andress H.S., TX Clovis H.S., NM Organ Mountain H.S., NM Rio Rancho H.S., NM V. Sue Cleveland H.S., NM Onate H.S., NM Hobbs H.S., NM La Cueva H.S., NM Las Cruces H.S., NM Volcano Vista H.S., NM Alamogordo H.S., NM Eldorado H.S., NM Alamogordo H.S., NM Mayfield H.S., NM Manzano H.S., NM Cibola H.S., NM Los Lunas H.S., NM Desert Vista H.S., AZ Catalina Foothill H.S., AZ Corona del Sol H.S., AZ Rincon University H.S., AZ Mountain Ridge H.S., AZ Williams Field H.S., AZ Millennium H.S., AZ Desert Ridge H.S., AZ Campo Verde H.S., AZ Casa Grande Union H.S., AZ American Fork H.S., UT Green Canyon H.S., UT Farmington H.S., UT Davis H.S., UT Skyridge H.S., UT Westlake H.S., UT Lehi H.S., UT Mountain Ridge H.S., UT Loveland H.S., CO Legacy H.S., CO Fossil Ridge H.S., CO D'Evelyn H.S., CO Air Academy H.S., CO Legend H.S., CO Rampant H.S., CO Centaurus H.S., CO Cherry Creek H.S., CO Montezuma-Cortez H.S., CO Henderson Foothill H.S., NV Arbor View H.S., NV Green Valley H.S., NV Ed W. Clark H.S., NV Sierra Vista H.S., NV Damonte Ranch H.S., NV Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence, NV Coronado H.S., NV Palo Verde H.S., NV Vista Murrieta H.S., CA Ruben S. Ayala H.S., CA Gahr H.S., CA Covina H.S., CA Rancho Bernardo H.S., CA Etiwanda H.S., CA Upland H.S., CA Foothill H.S., CA Fountain Valley H.S., CA Mission Hills H.S., CA Mission Viejo H.S., CA Great Oak H.S., CA
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Post by yayband914 on Dec 15, 2021 19:56:10 GMT -6
These are the schools I predict will come. Some of them are out there, but lets have fun. Mustang H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Union H.S., OK Bixby H.S., OK Piedmont H.S., OK Choctaw H.S., OK Blue Valley H.S., KS Blue Valley H.S. West, KS Blue Valley H.S. Southwest, KS Blue Valley H.S. North, KS Derby H.S., KS Maize South H.S., KS Goddard H.S., KS Dodge City H.S., KS Frenship H.S., TX Coronado H.S., TX Midland Legacy H.S., TX Midland H.S., TX Bel Air H.S., TX J. M. Hanks H.S., TX Lubbock H.S., TX Pecos H.S., TX Odessa H.S., TX Abilene H.S., TX El Dorado H.S., TX Franklin H.S., TX Central H.S., TX Randall H.S., TX Andress H.S., TX Clovis H.S., NM Organ Mountain H.S., NM Rio Rancho H.S., NM V. Sue Cleveland H.S., NM Onate H.S., NM Hobbs H.S., NM La Cueva H.S., NM Las Cruces H.S., NM Volcano Vista H.S., NM Alamogordo H.S., NM Eldorado H.S., NM Alamogordo H.S., NM Mayfield H.S., NM Manzano H.S., NM Cibola H.S., NM Los Lunas H.S., NM Desert Vista H.S., AZ Catalina Foothill H.S., AZ Corona del Sol H.S., AZ Rincon University H.S., AZ Mountain Ridge H.S., AZ Williams Field H.S., AZ Millennium H.S., AZ Desert Ridge H.S., AZ Campo Verde H.S., AZ Casa Grande Union H.S., AZ American Fork H.S., UT Green Canyon H.S., UT Farmington H.S., UT Davis H.S., UT Skyridge H.S., UT Westlake H.S., UT Lehi H.S., UT Mountain Ridge H.S., UT Loveland H.S., CO Legacy H.S., CO Fossil Ridge H.S., CO D'Evelyn H.S., CO Air Academy H.S., CO Legend H.S., CO Rampant H.S., CO Centaurus H.S., CO Cherry Creek H.S., CO Montezuma-Cortez H.S., CO Henderson Foothill H.S., NV Arbor View H.S., NV Green Valley H.S., NV Ed W. Clark H.S., NV Sierra Vista H.S., NV Damonte Ranch H.S., NV Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence, NV Coronado H.S., NV Palo Verde H.S., NV Vista Murrieta H.S., CA Ruben S. Ayala H.S., CA Gahr H.S., CA Covina H.S., CA Rancho Bernardo H.S., CA Etiwanda H.S., CA Upland H.S., CA Foothill H.S., CA Fountain Valley H.S., CA Mission Hills H.S., CA Mission Viejo H.S., CA Great Oak H.S., CA Great list! This would be a very interesting Mega Super Regional. I do think the majority of the bands will probably be from Texas and New Mexico, though. I could see several Colorado bands favoring this regional over Arizona. California bands will probably take advantage of their home regional that's made a comeback. It's also a very long trip for Utah bands, so I would imagine most would stick with the St. George regional. Kansas and Oklahoma, same thing -- pretty long trip, but I do expect a couple of surprises from the latter. Would love to see any of those Oklahoma bands attend. As far as Arizona bands, it'll be interesting to see how many make the trip considering their home regional is just two weeks after. I imagine there could be a few eastern and southern AZ groups that decide to make the trip. Definitely did not mean to rip that apart as much as I did haha. Just trying to make my self-imposed job a little easier. 😅 Definitely hope to see some surprises!
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Post by statechamp1239 on Dec 15, 2021 20:42:35 GMT -6
These are the schools I predict will come. Some of them are out there, but lets have fun. Great list! This would be a very interesting Mega Super Regional. I do think the majority of the bands will probably be from Texas and New Mexico, though. I could see several Colorado bands favoring this regional over Arizona. It's a very long trip for Utah bands, so I would imagine most would stick with the St. George regional. Kansas and Oklahoma, same thing -- pretty long trip, but I do expect a couple of surprises from the latter. Would love to see any of those Oklahoma bands attend. I already know this list will most likely be shortened by 3/4 to the actual attendance due to the distance and timing. But having most of the bands at this regional would be wicked. Union, Coweta, and Jenks would have a shorter trip than going to the Flagstaff Regional in AZ as they did in the past. That's why I included some Oklahoma bands as it wouldn't seem like a huge problem. However for the Californian and Kansas schools, it was purely out of fun. Don't worry I love ur feedback yayband914.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Dec 15, 2021 21:23:53 GMT -6
That’s an optimistic list! I love it! 😁
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Post by abtwitch on Dec 17, 2021 10:14:52 GMT -6
I would expect a very healthy showing from El Paso bands, all things point to it. With the incredibly anti-BOA fine arts director retiring, the fact that this regional has already popped up is a strong confirmation of whispers I’ve heard between El Paso programs and BOA.
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Post by mikekyu on Dec 17, 2021 21:44:19 GMT -6
My wife and I just may need to make this happen preceeded and followed by a few days in Santa Fe. Perfect time of year for this to happen.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Dec 21, 2021 15:44:30 GMT -6
Likely/Rumored (6): Oñate H.S., NM (AA) The LCPS School Board approved a vote in 2020 to change the name of O nate HS to Organ Mountain HS btw. The board said "the new name would reflect the mountain range east of Las Cruces named for the resemblance to the pipes of an organ." Organ Mountain HS had a really good year almost beating Clovis HS in ZIA MB Fiesta by 0.15 points, and placing third place at the NMSU Tournament of Bands. Can't wait to see them next year.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Feb 13, 2022 15:09:46 GMT -6
Drop:
Air Academy H.S., CO - (Saturday Rehearsal)
(Source) Band Calendar
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Post by bigblue2019 on Feb 22, 2022 10:36:20 GMT -6
Grapevine HS, TX confirmed via post from the band
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Post by boahistorybuff on Feb 22, 2022 11:06:55 GMT -6
I should mention that this will be the first BOA regional ever held in the state of New Mexico. In 2007, a BOA Regional was held in El Paso, won by Rampart HS CO. Now we just need to get a regional in Oklahoma. A BOA regional has never been held in that state. I hear Oklahoma has some pretty good bands
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Post by LeanderMomma on Feb 22, 2022 13:13:19 GMT -6
I should mention that this will be the first BOA regional ever held in the state of New Mexico. In 2007, a BOA Regional was held in El Paso, won by Rampart HS CO. Now we just need to get a regional in Oklahoma. A BOA regional has never been held in that state. I hear Oklahoma has some pretty good bands Absolutely!
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 22, 2022 14:25:42 GMT -6
I should mention that this will be the first BOA regional ever held in the state of New Mexico. In 2007, a BOA Regional was held in El Paso, won by Rampart HS CO. Now we just need to get a regional in Oklahoma. A BOA regional has never been held in that state. I hear Oklahoma has some pretty good bands Best Collection of Marching Bands by State where no MBA/BOA marching event has ever been held*1) Oklahoma (huge gap) 2) Colorado 3a) Minnesota 3b) South Dakota 3c) Kansas *This poster's opinion - Oklahoma is obvious. Colorado has a number of solid programs and a strong state circuit. The next several are a toss-up. Minnesota is propped up by Rosemount, the others have several good groups but no stalwarts. I didn't include Louisiana because the benchmark program Lafayette has been off the radar in recent years.
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Post by abtwitch on Feb 24, 2022 10:54:20 GMT -6
I should mention that this will be the first BOA regional ever held in the state of New Mexico. In 2007, a BOA Regional was held in El Paso, won by Rampart HS CO. Now we just need to get a regional in Oklahoma. A BOA regional has never been held in that state. I hear Oklahoma has some pretty good bands Best Collection of Marching Bands by State where no MBA/BOA marching event has ever been held*1) Oklahoma (huge gap) 2) Colorado 3a) Minnesota 3b) South Dakota 3c) Kansas *This poster's opinion - Oklahoma is obvious. Colorado has a number of solid programs and a strong state circuit. The next several are a toss-up. Minnesota is propped up by Rosemount, the others have several good groups but no stalwarts. I didn't include Louisiana because the benchmark program Lafayette has been off the radar in recent years. It really is a crime there hasn't ever been a regional in Colorado, so many great programs that have a history of competing in BOA going back to the 90s with Pomona. There's a lot of hidden gems too, like we saw with D'Evelyn making finals at Midland.
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Post by statechamp1239 on May 18, 2022 15:07:37 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Las Cruces H.S., NM - (Las Cruces BOA Regional)
Source: Band Calendar
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Post by yayband914 on May 18, 2022 15:35:34 GMT -6
Confirmed: Las Cruces H.S., NM - ( Las Cruces BOA Regional) Source: Band Calendar WE HAVE MOVEMENT! Nearly three months later lol.
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Post by dbalash on May 27, 2022 10:56:37 GMT -6
AS OF 05/18/2022 Likely/Rumored (24):Catalina Foothills H.S., AZ (AAA) - OUT. No competitions listed for this date. Eldorado H.S., NM (AA) - CONFIRMED.Legend H.S., CO (AAA) - OUT. No competitions listed on this date. Piedmont H.S., OK (AA) - OUT. POP Rehearsal. Rincon University H.S., AZ (AA) - OUT. No competitions listed on this date. Volcano Vista H.S., NM (AAA) - TENTATIVE.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 8, 2022 19:02:30 GMT -6
Confirmed:
La Cueva H.S., NM - (BOA Las Cruces) Organ Mountain H.S., NM - (BOA Las Cruces)
Source: Band Calendar
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 8, 2022 19:23:37 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Centennial H.S., NM - (Bands of America Las Cruces, NM)
Source: Band Calendar
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 16, 2022 14:34:38 GMT -6
Drop:
Cibola H.S., NM - (No BOA Trip present on their Schedule) Hobbs H.S., NM - (No BOA Trip Present on their Calendar)
Source: Band Calendar/Schedule
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 21, 2022 14:07:53 GMT -6
Anyone have inside T on the approximate enrollment of this regional so far?
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Post by thewho on Jun 21, 2022 14:28:24 GMT -6
Cannot confirm on the amount attending, but BOA will be sending their best staff to this regional. I would wager it would look something like Midland in the first year where the enrollment isn't quite as high, but still substantial.
Anyone on the fence about attending, you WILL get a taste of what a regional is ran by some of the most accommodating and experienced staff. I can assure that any questions by any programs will be answered directly from the horse's mouth. Late fee? Yeah, it's worth paying for this particular one.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 8, 2022 19:14:29 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Clovis H.S., NM
Source: Reliable Source
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Post by supersound on Jul 19, 2022 18:46:16 GMT -6
This regional is at 13 right now, I reckon they’ll just advance every band to finals if it stays this way.
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Post by yayband914 on Jul 19, 2022 18:56:10 GMT -6
This regional is at 13 right now, I reckon they’ll just advance every band to finals if it stays this way. 14, but even still, I would imagine so. But that said, last year if there were 15 bands at a show, only 12 made it regardless.
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Post by abtwitch on Jul 20, 2022 12:22:54 GMT -6
OFFICIAL PARTICIPANT LIST AS OF 07/19/2022 Confirmed (14):Andrews H.S., TX (AA) Canutillo H.S., TX (AA) Centennial H.S., NM (AA or AAA) Cienega H.S., AZ (AA) Clovis H.S., NM (AA) Eastwood H.S., TX (A)Eldorado H.S., NM (AA) Grapevine H.S., TX (AAA) La Cueva H.S., NM (AAA) Las Cruces H.S., NM (AA or AAA) Organ Mountain H.S., NM (AAA) Riverside H.S., TX (AA) Volcano Vista H.S., NM (AAA) William J. Brennan H.S., TX (AAAA) The Eastwood attending here is a small 6A from El Paso, they'll be class AAA (maybe AAAA).
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Post by yayband914 on Jul 20, 2022 12:34:42 GMT -6
OFFICIAL PARTICIPANT LIST AS OF 07/19/2022 Confirmed (14):Andrews H.S., TX (AA) Canutillo H.S., TX (AA) Centennial H.S., NM (AA or AAA) Cienega H.S., AZ (AA) Clovis H.S., NM (AA) Eastwood H.S., TX (A)Eldorado H.S., NM (AA) Grapevine H.S., TX (AAA) La Cueva H.S., NM (AAA) Las Cruces H.S., NM (AA or AAA) Organ Mountain H.S., NM (AAA) Riverside H.S., TX (AA) Volcano Vista H.S., NM (AAA) William J. Brennan H.S., TX (AAAA) The Eastwood attending here is a small 6A from El Paso, they'll be class AAA (maybe AAAA). Thank you!
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Post by Samuel Culper on Jul 21, 2022 11:39:53 GMT -6
Looks like Brennan is making an eight hour trek for this regional, wishing them the best of luck Eight? Are they going by way of Dallas???
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Post by principalagent on Jul 24, 2022 11:51:27 GMT -6
Eight? Are they going by way of Dallas??? I just went by what Google told me, whether which way they go it’s still a long trip out there from San Antonio El Paso (and Las Cruces) is quite far. San Antonio is the closest triangle city to it and it very much is an eight hour jaunt. Los Angeles is about as close or maybe even closer than Houston is.
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