CLASS Championship

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while we are in intermission---please welcome the drum majors from this afternoon CLASS ACT corps!!!

Caption Awards:

High Guard-Minnesota Madness Sr

High Brass-Oostburg Barnstormers

High Drums-Oostburg Barnstormers

High Marching-Minnesota Madness Sr

High Music-Oostburg Barnstormers

High GE-Triglav

scores:

in 6th place with a score of 67.2 Dunkirk Patriots

in 5th place with a score of 70.8 Glorious Marching Brigade

in 4th place with a score of 75.9 Triglav

taking bronze with a score of 76.4 Imperial Marching Brigade

taking silver with a score of 77.3 Oostburg Barnstormers

taking GOLD with a score of 78.9 MINNESOTA MADNESS SR!!!!

[Ex VK DM]

A nice way to start off CLASS Championships with a CLASS corps winning CLASS ACT!

Man, that's a lot of CLASS.

1 down 3 to go.

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Stuart Scott: And we are back live from WKU and if you missed Open Class you missed something special. Star of Hawaii came out with some power. They showed why they are an annual powerhouse with thier innovative show design. The Tokyo Tornadoes made a long trip made a long trip to the Bluegrass state, but did not show any signs of jet lag. Their show was very energetic and kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Pat Metheney may want to send Nastalgia and thank you card because his record sales may sky rocket after Nastalgia's performance tonight. This group always play with a relaxed intensity and the show fits them like glove. VK Too let it do what it do when they do the voodoo that they do so well. Very cool show and the crowd had a ball. Les Blanc Chevaliers rounded out class with a performance that said that they wanted to repeat as CLASS Champions. Beautifully executed and very effective show. This class will be very interesting.

World Class has started and we have seen some strong shows thus far. After the break the Crimson Lions will begin the second half of the class. In the meantime, Chris Berman will report on this corps and their rookie debut in the circuit.

Chris Berman: Thanks Stu. The inaugural season of this central WI corps, the Butte des Mortes Crimson Lions, has so far been a close reflection of their show's story. Loud and proud, these farmer and fishermen kids had a real rough go early on, but with perserverance and a lot of hard work, this group really is beginning to shine. Their show is a fairly simple story, powerful and dramatic, yet the visuals of war could be what is keeping that portion of the score consistently low.

"Blood on the Snow" is a classic tale of a proud army, bravely following the new commander - little knowing the twisted black heart he carries ["White Army, Black Baron"]. The army is marched into villages, which then get sacked and plundered ["Hide Your Daughters"]. When the baron is attacked by a villager, he orders the destruction of all the villages ["Eve of Destruction"]. The army becomes horrified by what they have done and turn on the baron and his retinue, slaying them all ["Blood on the Snow"]. To quench the ache they feel, the army returns to the villages and do all they can to help rebuild and defend them from their former countrymen ["Burning Bridges"].

The Crimson Lions have enjoyed an incredible season so far, but have yet to actually win a competition. The way things are going though, taking 1st in an upcoming show could very well happen soon.

Stuart Scott: Thanks Chris. We'll be back

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SS: The Crimson Lions just stepped off the field and left a lot of heart out there. This rookie corps is shaping up to be one to mess with. Very unique marching style they posses but it seems to be working for them. Most definately a group to look for in the future. Up next...Great Lakers

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SS: Great Lakers, Great Run. Color Guard really brought the show to life tonght. These have been flying under the radar but decided to show itself tonight. Coming on the field next....California Knights

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SS: All I have to say is the closing set is of five F's, and that's about how loud the California Knights played that last chord. Wow, what a strong brass section. Hope Nastalgia Vanguard can bring it while the audience readjusts to their seats.

[JonW]

Wooo... I actually heard Berman's voice while he (I) read that! hehe!

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SS: Drum Corps Time Machine? Thats what it felt like. Nastalgia Vanguard took the most intense Drum Corps songs of old , modernized them and put even more intensity into them. It was a blast from the past and had the old corps vets bowing to them at the end of the show. Percussion was on fire tonight and the brass put "them" through the horn. Next up on the field....Velour Knights

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SS: If there was a Caption for Creativity, Velour Knights would have 54 consecutive titles. Even though that's not the case, they are still pretty freaking awesome. Great all around program that has some pretty substantial musical material. Last but not least, the Defending World Class Champs...The Knights.

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SS: "We shall not go quietly into thy goodnight" says The Knights. The defending champs showed why they have that title tonight. Their staff looked pumped during the performance tonight. Very solid brass sound, which we are use to hearing from the corps. They capped off a great night of drum corps.

Well that's it folks. You have witnessed some of the best corps in the world here tonight and I hope you enjoyed all of them. Socres will be announced soon. But in the meantime in between time, i'm getting ready for this after party. For ESPN and Chris Berman, I'm Stuart Scott, and I'm OUUUUUTTTT!!!