This past Saturday, September 27th, the Littlefield High School Marchin’ Cats Percussion competed at the West Texas Auxiliary Championships (WTAC) at Coronado High School in Lubbock.
The Marchin’ Cats Drumline earned first place in the 3A Drumline, finishing ahead of Shallowater (second place) and Slaton (third place).
In addition to the overall win, our students won in their individual captions: Jordan Randle, senior snare drum –First place in 3A Snare. J e s s i e Ortiz, junior tenor drum – First place in 3A Tenors.
The 2025 Marchin’ Cats Percussion section includes: Seniors: Jordan Randle, Meah Gonzales, Jonathan Bownds; Juniors: Jessie Ortiz, Rhealee Golden; Sophomores: Craig Jennings, Isaac Salazar; Freshmen: Noah Clark, Melany Marquez. Drum Majors are Matt Rios (senior) and Luke Trevino (sophomore).
Director of Bands, John Barry, commented that “The students of Littlefield have impressed me so much this Fall. Our drumline students have been work- ing hard at some challenging music since August 1st, and their hard work paid off at WTAC! I also want to recognize the dedication of our Percussion Director, Mr. Jimmy Ramos. He stepped up to support the Marchin’ Cats when they needed him most at the beginning of this year, and he represents the exact kind of graduate we are proud to call a product of Littlefield ISD.”