Marchin’ Cats compete at several events leading up to Regionals

  • Outstanding Percussion Section - (L-R): Zack Cavebder-Instructor, Devyn Crouch, Andrew Martinez,Gabby Medina, Meah Gonzales, Jonathan Bownds,Maddy Tarango, Noah Castenada, Marissa Perez, Jordan Randle, Micah Keeney, Nathan Rodriguez and Azazail Melendez. (Submitted Photo)
    Outstanding Percussion Section - (L-R): Zack Cavebder-Instructor, Devyn Crouch, Andrew Martinez,Gabby Medina, Meah Gonzales, Jonathan Bownds,Maddy Tarango, Noah Castenada, Marissa Perez, Jordan Randle, Micah Keeney, Nathan Rodriguez and Azazail Melendez. (Submitted Photo)
  • Outstanding Woodwind Section - (Back L-R): Steven Lowe, Victoria Roque, Akia Galan, Kiya Williuams, Alice Ordonez, Lindsey Fuentes, Haylee Casas, Sophie Garcia, Curtis Gallegos, Raylee Morrow and Brianna Caudillo. (Front L-R): Brianna Garcia, Lauren Turpen, Rachel Martinez, Cassie Caudillo,Marcos Rios, Ally Dalton, Brianna Martinez, Zayma Darnell, Trishtin Vargas and Alyssa Torres. (Submitted Photo)
    Outstanding Woodwind Section - (Back L-R): Steven Lowe, Victoria Roque, Akia Galan, Kiya Williuams, Alice Ordonez, Lindsey Fuentes, Haylee Casas, Sophie Garcia, Curtis Gallegos, Raylee Morrow and Brianna Caudillo. (Front L-R): Brianna Garcia, Lauren Turpen, Rachel Martinez, Cassie Caudillo,Marcos Rios, Ally Dalton, Brianna Martinez, Zayma Darnell, Trishtin Vargas and Alyssa Torres. (Submitted Photo)
  • Denver City Tumbleweed Marching Festival Outstanding Drum Major - Jimmy Ramos (left), Mallory Marquez (right). (Submitted Photo)
    Denver City Tumbleweed Marching Festival Outstanding Drum Major - Jimmy Ramos (left), Mallory Marquez (right). (Submitted Photo)

OCTOBER 1, 2022 Littlefield high school Marchin’ Cats competed at the Tumbleweed Classic in Denver City, Texas. There were a total of 23 bands at this competition. The bands were from school classes of 1A-6A. Bands competing were of all sizes from New Mexico, West Texas, and the South Plains area. The judges for this competition were Stan Mauldin-Spring Texas, David Riker –retired Denver City, and Cody Myers –retired Amarillo. This contest was held at the Denver City high school stadium. The Prelims and Finals competition is one of the most competitive contest held each year. Out of 23 bands, the top 7 bands march again that evening in finals competition. The Marchin Cat’s earned a seat in the finals. The other bands competing with the Marchin Cats in the finals were, Midland High (6A), Midland Legacy ( 6A), Frenship High School (6A), Monterey High School ( 5A), Lubbock High School (5A). and Plainview High (5A). The Marchin’ Cats placed 7th in the finals competition. We were proud to be the only representative of a small school band. The Wildcat Band won Best in Class 1A-3A, Best in Class 1A-3A Percussion, Best Woodwind Section in Class 1A-3A, and Best in Class 1A-3A Drum Majors.

Saturday October 8, 2022, The Wildcat Band (Marchin’ Cats), competed in the Lubbock High School Westerner Marching Festival at Lowery Field. There were 39 bands competing at this contest from class 1A-5A. There were no finals competitions. The judges for this contest were Kyle Friesenhauhn-San Antonio, Mark Buley retired-San Antonio, Mike Lunney-Abilene, Taylor Burks-Percussion, and Rusty Keaton-Dallas area.

The Marchin’ Cats won Best in Class Band Class 3A and Best in Class 3A-Percussion. Proudly our drumline (percussion) earned 3rd place out of 39 percussion lines and The Marchin’ Cats band placed 7th out of 39 bands. Remember these rankings are all bands 1A-5A.

We are so proud of these kids, the past 2 weeks have been so hard losing one of our own, Malachi, in that car accident. We will never forget him and how special and hardworking he was in the band program. It’s a great day to be a “Marchin’ Cats”!!!!