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Statebound!

Marching Green Pride qualifies for state competition for first time in 13 years
Statebound!
The Azle Marching Green Pride performs before the homecoming game against Fossil Ridge Friday, Oct. 23. During the UIL Area F marching contest Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex, the band finished sixth and earned a trip to the state competition.

Author: EDDY PRATHER | THE AZLE NEWS

The Azle Marching Green Pride is headed to San Antonio after qualifying for the UIL Class 5A state marching contest, marking the program's first trip to state in 13 years.

The historic milestone came Saturday, Oct. 24 when the Marching Green Pride secured sixth place in the UIL Area F marching contest at the Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Under the direction of Greg Davis, the band advanced through the preliminary round and into the Area F finals, where it earned one of 12 qualifying spots for the state competition in a field of 30 competing bands.

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