The Pine Prairie High School Panther Band left the Lake Charles Toyota Gulf Coast Marching Band Championship held at McNeese State University Saturday, October 14, with 11 trophies. The competition featured 19 bands from Texas to Mississippi, eight of which were in Class A. The PPHS Band, in the Class A division, were named Best in Class for high ensemble music, high general effect and high percussions, as well as third runner-up in overall bands. The band received the highest rating of 1 in ensemble music, ensemble visual, general effect and percussions, auxiliary and overall band. Several members of the band, along with Director John Havard (right) pose with their trophies following the competition. (Photos courtesy of Melanie Bordelon)
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