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Oakleaf High band wins Golden Eagle Classic competition

By Randy Lefko, randy@claytodayonline.com
Posted 12/31/69

FLEMING ISLAND - Eight area high school marching bands got to tighten up their routines and showmanship on Saturday as Fleming Island High School staged the Golden Eagle Classic, a Florida Marching …

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Bandtastic!

Oakleaf High band wins Golden Eagle Classic competition


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FLEMING ISLAND - Eight area high school marching bands got to tighten up their routines and showmanship on Saturday as Fleming Island High School staged the Golden Eagle Classic, a Florida Marching Band Association event.

After a day of music and pageantry, Oakleaf, led by drum major Nazareth Torrez, won the top team trophy of the eight teams competing, with a score of 81.55. The Knights also earned the best percussion of the night, led by Julie Mann on the marching triple drum.

For the scores, Tallahassee Lincoln finished as runner-up with 80.70 points while Orange Park, led by drum majors Brandon Napier and Tara Lealie, finished third with 79.45 points.

Fleming Island Golden Classic results

Oakleaf: 81.55

Lincoln: 80.70

Orange Park: 79.45

Gainesville: 74.8

Buchholz: 73.4

PK Yonge: 72.6

Santa Fe: 71.35

Providence: 68.4