Reeds Spring High School's Wolf Pride Band was one of three Tri-Lakes area schools that took top honors in the first-ever Missouri State Marching Association Championship, held at South Callaway High School in Mokane, MO on October 29.
In the Class 4A field competition, the Wolf Pride Band placed first, earning the title of class 4A State Champions, and took the caption awards for outstanding music, outstanding visual, and outstanding color guard. The band also competed in the 4A parade competition and was named the 4A Parade State runner-up.
Competing in the Class 3A field competition, the Hollister Tiger Band took first place with a score of 80.425 and was named class 3A State Champions. Hollister also swept the caption awards for outstanding music, outstanding visual, outstanding color guard, and outstanding percussion.
In the class 5A field competition, with a score of 80.95, the Pride of Branson Band was named the 5A State runner-up, with only a 0.80 point difference between Branson and first place (Rolla). The Branson band also took the caption awards for outstanding music and outstanding percussion.
