Congratulations to the CGUHS Pride of Casa Grande Marching Band. On Saturday, October 22, they traveled to Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, to compete in the Perry Marching Invitational. The Cougars finished in 2nd Place to last year’s state champions and also received an award for Outstanding Percussion Section. They also had several students perform solos and ensembles. Congratulations to the following:
1st Place (Woodwind Solo) Charlie Melton
5th Place (Woodwind Solo) Maya Winegrad
6th Place (Woodwind Ensemble) Dexter Valenzuela and Corina Hibbs
4th Place (Woodwind Ensemble) Charlie Melton and Alex Nicholson
3rd Place (Woodwind Ensemble) Olivia Barnes and Nathan Valencia
2nd Place (Woodwind Ensemble) Nathan Valencia and Francisco Cornejo
1st Place (Brass Solo) Zach Hancock
2nd Place (Brass Ensemble) Xavier Bojorquez, Elijah Chambers, and Aiden Osborn
6th Place (Color Guard Solo) Danika Liebhart
4th Place (Snare Solo) Jason Hebda
3rd Place (Mallet Solo) Cooper Hancock
2nd Place (Mallet Solo) Samantha Simmons