Four Richland One high school marching bands were recognized in two separate regional competitions.
W.J. Keenan High School and Lower Richland High School’s marching bands competed in the Dillon Battle of the Bands at Dillon High School October 5.
W.J. Keenan’s marching band was named the Grand Champion for Class 1A and 2A and Best Musical Performance for Class 2A. W.J. Keenan’s marching band also placed first overall for Class 2A and received an “Excellent” rating for Class 2A. Lower Richland’s marching band earned the Best Drum Major award for Class 2A.
W.J. Keenan’s marching band and Lower Richland’s marching band will compete in the traditional high step state championship at Wilson High School in Florence October
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- W.J. Keenan will compete in the Class 1A/2A Division. Lower Richland will compete in the Class 3A/4A Division.
A.C. Flora High School’s marching band and Dreher High School’s marching band competed in the River Bluff Swamp Classic at River Bluff High School in Lexington October 5. A.C. Flora’s marching band received the Best Color Guard and Best Percussion awards for Class 3A and placed second overall for Class 3A. Dreher’s marching band placed second overall for Class 2A.
Dreher’s marching band will compete in the Class 3A State Championship at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path October 19.
A.C. Flora’s marching band will compete in the Class 4A State Championship at River Bluff High School October 26.
