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Pride of the Tribe advances to area contest

October 19, 2025

The Pride of the Tribe advanced to area competition on Oct. 18 with straight Division I ratings at the Region 16 UIL Marching Contest in Lubbock. The band will perform in the Area A UIL Marching Contest on Oct. 25 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. Time has not been announced yet.

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