I'm coming to see Grenada and Brandon! Their shows last year were A1. And I need not to mention the amazing Homewood, and Auburn! Will be a good competition. Can't wait to see all of these amazing groups go head to head.
In previous years, it has been at jacksonpreparts.com and probably will be this year, at least for finals. The Facebook page will likely give an official update in a week or two.
I can't wait to compete in middle division. It's going to be an amazing experience in a new division. I can't wait to see what all of these other talented groups have to offer on the stage!!!!
Predictions:
GC: Homewood "The Network" (BV)(OE)
1st RU: Auburn "Varsity Singers"
2nd RU: Grenada "Visions" (BC)
3rd RU: Brandon "Brio"
4th RU: West Jones "Imagination"
Tier II 1st Place: Oak Grove "Centerstage
Tier III 1st Place: Pisgah "Innergy"
I can see 2nd-4th RU switching around and I can also see Jackson Academy making finals. Also, don't forget West Jones girls group who made finals majority of the time last year!
I'm kind of surprised that Oak Grove moved down division and also Purvis.
I doubt highly that Auburn doesn't get best choreography here, but if that happens, it's more likely to be Homewood than Grenada. Could definitely see Auburn getting Overall Effect here as well. I got the chance to hear Homewood sing one of their songs back in August and they sounded phenomenal, so I think you're right on Best Vocals. Sure to be an exciting showdown between Homewood and Auburn to kick off the Southern circuit.
Since I am competing here in middle division I am just going to predict the large division.
GC: Auburn
1st RU: Homewood
2nd RU: Grenada
3rd RU: West Jones
4th RU: Brandon
This is sure to look different when I put them into my score system:
PREASEASON PREDICTIONS:
GC: Homewood (BV) (BC)
1RU: Auburn (OE)
2RU: West Jones
3RU: Grenada
4RU: Brandon
The little bit that I got to see of Homewood's choreography was cleaner than 2012 when they faced Clinton, and I saw them almost two weeks ago. Still would not surprise me if Auburn got BC, or if there was a tie.
I did notice that there are some new directors - Oak Grove in particular stood out to me. They typically do really well, so I would definitely keep an eye out for them making finals.
Finals should start around 9PM, but this is a Southern competition, so it will probably be later than that. 8:35PM is when Prelims awards are scheduled, so I would aim for that time slot should you make the drive for finals (which is a great idea).