I'm not very knowledgeable about these show choirs, so take my predictions with a grain of salt
GC: Waukee Northwest EOS (BC)
1RU: Johnston Innovation (BV)
2RU: Broken Arrow Tiger Rhythm (BB)
3RU: Waukee Millennium
4RU: Millard West in the Groove
5RU: Mitchell Friend de Coup
Yeah for real they were so good. There were several members I think could have won best performer. It was so fun to watch I couldn't stop smiling and laughing (in a great way)
Congrats to Innovation. I am still shocked to see WIG and Eos in the bottom half especially Eos getting 3rd at daytime and then falling to 5th. Going off the judges and the Information available about them, most seem to prefer more traditional and themed show over story shows. Still congrats to all 6 finalist all around.
As someone who was there in person for finals, I've just got to say that this was one of the most impressive lineups I've ever seen. Every group should be proud of themselves for their incredible performances
Tiger Rhythm. Shoutout to you guys for making the trip from Oklahoma and this isn't even the farthest you guys are traveling this season. The show was incredible with debatably some of the hardest choreography of the day
Eos. I understand that 5th is a little disappointing, especially when you consider that this is the lowest they've placed in their programs history. However, as someone whose seen this show multiple times in person (daytimes and finals performances at Jefferson and Linn Mar), I think I can say that this is the best version of this show I've seen. It's been an honor watching this show grow and improve over the season.
WIG. Kinda like Eos, this is the first time since 2019 that you guys have been outside the Top 3. But that just shows how competitive this event was. WIG had an incredibly fun show with tons of energy and some of the best vocals of the evening.
FDC. I was admittedly a little worried since changing directors has led to other programs tanking in the past, but I'm happy to say that you guys are in good hands. One of the most fun shows of the day, and I think this was another contender for the Best Band award.
Millennium. I was very VERY impressed with this show. Knew nothing about it going into this competition and was blown away. Lots of great choreography, lots of great vocals, phenomenal all around.
Innovation. I think I'm just a sucker for Johnstons style because this might be one of my favorite shows of the season. I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said about this group. Congratulations on your victory!
None of these groups are done yet. Everyone still has a few more competitions left, and I wish you all the best of luck wherever you go! Congratulations on being some of the best show choir groups in the midwest!
Predictions (This could get tipped any way!!!)
GC: Eos (BV) (BC)
1stRU: Innovation
2ndRU: Friend De Coup
3rdRU: West In the Groove
4thRU: Millenium
5thRU: Tiger Rhythm
Updated Predictions:
GC: Millard West "West In the Groove" (BV)
1ru: Waukee Northwest "Eos" (BC)
2ru: Mitchell "Friend De Coup"
3ru: Johnston "Innovation"
4ru: Waukee "Millenium"
5ru: Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm" (BB)
On a side note, next weekend is going to have so many stacked competitions. This one, Center Grove, Chesterton, Olentangy, Homewood, etc. I'm so hyped!
GC: Waukee Northwest EOS (BC)
1RU: Johnston Innovation (BV)
2RU: Broken Arrow Tiger Rhythm (BB)
3RU: Waukee Millennium
4RU: Millard West in the Groove
5RU: Mitchell Friend de Coup