Southington Blue Knights stand tall at State Championships

The Blue Knights Marching Band had an impressive performance at the States Championships in New Britain on Saturday, Oct 28. The Division 6 Open competition was the tightest of all the divisions, and in the end there was a .5 point difference between 3rd and 1st place. Southington ended up in 3rd place with a score of 94.35 and the caption for best overall effect. The Blue Knights also received the esteemed Esprit de Corps award. This award was given to the band that best exemplifies professionalism, discipline and patriotism. The Trumbull marching band took second place with a score of 94.587, and Norwalk won first place with a score of 94.850. With this win, Norwalk also took home the CT state title for Division 6 Open. All 3 bands will face each other again at the Regional Championships on Nov 4 in Trumbull, and the National Championships on Nov 11 at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey.