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Sperry Marching Band Rates Top Scores at Regionals

October 18, 2023

Sperry Band of Pirates Scores Solid 1s at Regional Contest

The Sperry High School Marching Band has successfully wrapped up another season after scoring straight one’s at the OSSAA Regional Marching Band Contest on Tuesday, October 17^th, in Oologah. This year’s marching band show was titled “Sounds of Cinema.” The show featured songs from the hit movies “Batman,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Star Wars.” Junior Christopher Akers performed a mellophone solo, and Bently Doshier performed a flag solo representing the color guard.

Prior to the Regionals contest, the band participated in the Blue & Gray Marching Classic on October 7^th in Glenpool receiving 2^nd for 3A schools, 1^st place in 3A Percussion, 5^th place in the 1st Round Open Class, and 8^th place in the 2^nd Round Open Class.  One week later, the Sperry Band of Pirates traveled to Beggs to participate in the Beggs Marching Invitational.  At this event, Sperry received 5^th place in open class and 2^nd place for 3A schools. 

            By receiving a Superior Rating at the OSSAA Regional Marching Contest, the Sperry Band is in the hunt for another Spring title and State Sweepstakes!