PPHS Band strikes gold at LMEA State Championship

By News Staff on Monday, November 10, 2025
  • The Pine Prairie High School Marching Band recently ended their season on a high note by capturing the LMEA State Championship for second year in a row. The group, in the above photo, gathers around the championship banner. (Photo courtesy of Lynette Hazelton)
    The Pine Prairie High School Marching Band recently ended their season on a high note by capturing the LMEA State Championship for second year in a row. The group, in the above photo, gathers around the championship banner. (Photo courtesy of Lynette Hazelton)
    The Pine Prairie High School Marching Band hit all the right notes on Monday, November 4, capping off an incredible 2025 season with a show-stopping performance at the Louisiana Music Educators Association’s (LMEA) 2nd Annual State Championship, held at McNeese State University. For the second straight year, the band brought home the coveted Championship title, solidifying their place among Loui...

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