2023 WGI Guard San Diego Regional

AMP Dances Into First in Philly, Pulse Percussion Joins the 90s Club

AMP Dances Into First in Philly, Pulse Percussion Joins the 90s Club

This past weekend, February 25-26, fans enjoyed Winter Guard, Percussion, and Winds action all across the nation. Here's everything you need to know

Feb 27, 2023 by Natalie Shelton
AMP Dances Into First in Philly, Pulse Percussion Joins the 90s Club

This past weekend, February 25-26, fans enjoyed Winter Guard, Percussion, and Winds action all across the nation. Here's everything you need to know about how each regional shook out and what ensembles you should keep your eyes on this season.

Guard Results

WGI Philadelphia

Fan favorite AMP Winter Guard danced their way into first place in Independent World with a score of 81.900, followed by Fusion Winter Guard (79.400), Black Watch (64.900), and Light Brigade rounding out the top-four with a score of 62.800.

In Independent Open, Main Line Independent claimed the top spot in the class with a score of 77.100. In Scholastic Open, Somerville HS charged into first place over Central Square HS by a safe margin, with the ensembles scoring 75.400 and 71.400, respectively.

Westshoremen brought home the gold in Independent A with a score of 74.930, while Billerica Memorial Combined Schools soared ahead in Scholastic A with a score of 80.860. Finally, Pegasus Too Winter Guard proved itself the top competitor in Independent Regional A, and Phoenix HS Jr. brought home a win in Scholastic Regional A with a score of 69.370.

For a full recap of the scores, view the results page here.

WGI San Diego

Fantasia finished first in Independent World with a score of 80.500, while Arcadia HS had a big victory in Scholastic World, earning a 78.200 with their Finals run.

Vox Artium slid into first in Independent Open with a score of 81.500, El Dorado HS (81.600) barely beat out Mt. Carmel HS (81.300) for a win in Scholastic Open, and Elan Winter Guard had a big win in Independent A with a score of 80.250.

Finally in Scholastic A, Vista Murrieta HS finished the weekend atop the table with a score of 81.320 and Colony HS brought home gold in Scholastic Regional A with a score of 77.850.

For a full recap of the scores, view the results page here.

WGI Chicago

Elevate was the lone competitor in Independent World this weekend, and finished Saturday's competition with a score of 72.400. In Scholastic World, Avon HS (84.300) brought home a big win over Miamisburg HS (81.300) and Fishers HS (73.400), while Allegiance beat out a solid slate of competitors in Independent Open and finished Finals with a score of 79.000.

Brownsburg HS brought home gold in Scholastic Open with a score of 77.700, and Purdue University joined the 80s club and won the Independent A class with a score of 80.990.

It was a close race for first in Scholastic A with Mason HS eventually coming out victorious with a score of 81.310, while Steperette Cadets CG stepped into first in Independent Regional A with a score of 65.340, and Brownsburg HS A bringing home a second victory in Scholastic Regional A with a score of 71.640

See the full Finals results here.

WGI Tampa

Tampa Independent found itself at the top of the Independent World table after their Finals run, earning an 80.000. Tarpon Springs HS stayed cool and finished the weekend strong with an 85.700, earning them a Scholastic World victory over Sunlake HS.

Somerset Academy earned gold in Scholastic Open with a score of 80.500, while Tampa Independent A took home another victory for the ensemble in Independent A, with a score of 81.040. And finally, in Scholastic A, Lyman HS just edged out Horizon HS for a victory, with the ensembles earning 80.810 and 80.240, respectively.

See the full Finals results here.

WGI Gulfport

Reverie brought home gold in Independent World with a score of 62.800, while E.D. White HS reigned in Scholastic A and topped the table with a score of 82.540. 

In Independent A, Jackson Independent took home the class win with a score of 73.220, while Jay Independent (85.980) had a decisive win in Independent Regional A, and Pearl HS (82.930) squeaked out a close victory in Scholastic Regional A.

See the full Finals results here.

WGI Charlotte

Paramount (86.700) joined the 80s club in a big way with a huge Independent World victory, while Marvin Ridge held it down in Scholastic World earning a score of 73.700.

Etude Open took home gold in Independent Open with a score of 82.300, Cleveland HS (NC) slid into first place in Scholastic Open with a score of 82.800, and Noir Independent had a decisive Independent A victory, finishing out the competition with a score of 80.410. In Scholastic A, Grassfield HS squeaked out a close-call victory with a score of 82.420, while River Bluff HS earned the top spot in Scholastic Regional A with a score of 76.750.

See the full Finals results here.

Percussion/Winds Results

WGI Temecula

Unfortunately due to bad weather throughout California, the Temecula Regional only had Finals competition in Percussion (no Winds) and not all of the groups who signed up to compete made it to the competition. However, there was still close competition and high scores.

Pulse Percussion had a massive win in Independent World, being one of the first percussion to join the 90s club this early in the season with a score of 90.700.

Chino Hills HS had a decisive victory in Scholastic World with a score of 89.200. Heading over to Independent Open, Maraki pulled out the W with a score of 84.050, while Great Oak HS pulled out the Scholastic Open win with a score of 79.950.

Pace Percussion Ensemble sat atop the Independent A table after Sunday's competition with a score of 78.700, while Carlsbad HS took home the gold in Scholastic A with a score of 73.600. Finally, in Scholastic Concert A, Price Charter HS finished the weekend victorious with a score of 80.800.

For a full recap of the Finals scores, view the results page here.

WGI Trumbull

United Percussion took home gold in Independent World with a score of 87.850, while Dartmouth HS landed in first in Scholastic World with a score of 87.450.

United Percussion 2 took home a second win for UP, this time in Independent Open, with a score of 83.400. Old Bridge HS claimed the top spot in Scholastic Open with a score of 86.050, while New Milford HS claimed first in Scholastic A with a score of 83.250.

Southeastern Connecticut Winter Percussion was the lone Independent A competitor and finished the weekend with a score of 69.700

See the full Finals results here.

WGI Chicago

Munster HS took home first in Scholastic Concert Open with a score of 76.000, with Romeoville HS taking home gold in Scholastic Concert A with a score of 70.650.

Modulation Z found itself at the top of the table in Independent A with a score of 83.600, and finally, Plainfield Combined Schools took home the win in Scholastic A with an impressive 82.450.

See the full Finals results here.

WGI Orlando

Infinity 2 provided a shakeup in Independent World and took home gold in the class with a score of 82.000, beating out Atlanta Quest and Infinity.

In Independent Open, Atlas Percussion came away with a victory with a score of 77.150, while Newsome HS was victorious in Scholastic Open with a score of 75.650. 

Infinity 3 had a big win in Independent A with a score of 77.150, while Stoneman Douglas HS talked away with gold in Scholastic A with a score of 76.550.

In Scholastic Concert open, Timber Creek HS had a decisive class victory with a score of 82.900.

Finally, in Independent World Winds competition, STRYKE Wynds came in first with a score of 82.100, overpowering Horizon Winds (77.900) and Legacy (70.600).

See the full Finals results here.