Wow what a compeition, looks like it will be an interesting competition next week at Johnston escpecially between A-town and the red-headed step-suburb of Des Moiines known as urbandale. (I really am not an urbandale hater I just hate to lose to them, meh what are conference mates for?) and congrats to our women's prep group intesity AND PM way to step it up and represent the future is bright for Ankeny Show choir.
GC: Wheaton-Warrenville
1RU: Cedar Rapids Xavier
2RU: Urbandale
3RU: Ankeny
4RU: Iowa City High
5RU: West Des Moines Valley
Best Band: Cedar Rapids Xavier
Best Vocals: Wheaton-Warrenville
Best Choreography: Wheaton-Warrenville
Best Male Soloist: Wheaton-Warrenville
Best Female Soloist: Lewis Central
FINALISTS
Wheaton (1st place)
Xavier (2nd place)
Ankeny (3rd place)
Urbandale (4th place)
Valley
City high
Interesting would be interesting to see point spread come on va step it up
According to my sources as well wheaton was very good as well as ankeny, and urbandale. They are running about a half hour behind with awards scheduled at 6.
(From my sources at Waukee,) I've heard that Urbandale looked amazing and Wheaton's opener is incredible! Looking forward to seeing who ends up in finals...
Indiana is known for loving Indiana choirs. I believe there are only two Iowa schools (Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Cedar Rapids Washington) that have ever won an Indiana competition. Even groups like Waubonsie Valley have a hard time winning in Indiana. (disclaimer- my favorite group is from Indiana)
Having said that, I'm totally ready to make my VERY random predictions just to mix it up a bit (cuz who can accurately predict this competition?)
Oh believe me, I know that we love our Indiana groups here. I saw that first hand last year when Teays got the shaft at Shelbyville. Got beat by two Single-Gender groups and us. They easily deserved 2nd that day.
At our Contest of Champions, it seems like out of state groups have a better chance at winning than in-state. Since 1993, 13 out of state choirs have won at Contest of Champions in 18 tries. And would ya know, the first winner just happened to be from Iowa (West Side Delegation).
When early in the season, I tend to favor in-state choirs. Whether it be travel or just feeling more comfortable in their surroundings.
Not only that. I've always thought that in-state schools have a small advantage because most schools pull their judges from within the state. In no way am I accusing any judges or schools of "protecting their own". If you want a more elaborate explanation, message me.
And actually, I did mean to switch those captions. I was multitasking.
Best of luck to everyone!
lol. this is Iowa, not Indiana :-P
Indiana is known for loving Indiana choirs. I believe there are only two Iowa schools (Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Cedar Rapids Washington) that have ever won an Indiana competition. Even groups like Waubonsie Valley have a hard time winning in Indiana. (disclaimer- my favorite group is from Indiana)
Having said that, I'm totally ready to make my VERY random predictions just to mix it up a bit (cuz who can accurately predict this competition?)
GC: Wheaton-Warrenville South
1RU: Cedar Rapids Xavier
2RU: Ankeny
3RU: Urbandale
4RU: West Des Moines Valley
5RU: Muscatine
BV: CR Xavier
BC: Wheaton-Warrenville South
BB: WWS or Urbandale
Explain?
When early in the season, I tend to favor in-state choirs. Whether it be travel or just feeling more comfortable in their surroundings.
Not only that. I've always thought that in-state schools have a small advantage because most schools pull their judges from within the state. In no way am I accusing any judges or schools of "protecting their own". If you want a more elaborate explanation, message me.
And actually, I did mean to switch those captions. I was multitasking.
Waukee Starstruck 2011
