Marching Lynx take 3rd in SF fest
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Staff report
The BV band perform during halftime of Friday’s football game. The Marching Lynx competed Saturday in the Sioux Falls Festival of Bands. Jill Meier/BV Journal
The Marching Lynx perform in the Sioux Falls Festival of Bands Saturday. The Brandon Valley band competed in downtown Sioux Falls in the parade portion and moved to Howard Wood for the field competition. Jamie Hult/BV Journal
The Marching Lynx put on one of their best shows of the season Oct. 7, earning top honors in class AAA (field) and third place overall in the Sioux Falls Festival of Bands.
“The students had the performance of a lifetime on Saturday night,” said Brandon Valley band director Chris Borchardt.
“The emotion that they felt coming off the field was truly something special. It is something they will remember for many years to come and is the reason that most of them participate in this activity. When 150 students commit to performing together, some amazing things can happen! I’m so proud of them.”
Sioux Falls Festival of Bands
Field scores – Class AAA – Grand champion: Eastview 84.2; Marshall 84; Brandon Valley 81.3; Waseca 79.6; Hastings 74.1; Brookings 73.3; Rochester Lourdes 73; West Lyon 71.3; Mitchell 71; Norfolk 69.9.
Parade scores – Class AAA – Grand champion: Waseca 81.60, Brookings 75.40, Brandon Valley 74.20.
