Hard work and many hours of practice paid off for members of both the Brownwood and Early High School marching bands as they competed at the UIL Region VII Marching Contest (West Zone) in Brady on Saturday, receiving Division I ratings.

Brownwood will be advancing to UIL Area Marching Competition in Waxahachie next Saturday.  Judges for the event were Aaron Lewis of Waco, Barry Hurt of Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Charles Munsell of Spring Branch.  Brady ISD, Brady Band Boosters and the Brady Bulldog Band hosted the event.

Pictured top left are Drum Majors for Early High School, Ryan Contreras and Amy Hurtado receiving their award after the competition.  Top right are Isabella Avalos and Natalie Mayo, Brownwood High School drum majors, receiving their award.

Results from Class AA and Class AAA are as follows:

Class AA

Division I Ratings:

Early
Brady
Ballinger
Sonora
Wall

Division II Ratings:

Bangs
Coleman

Class AAA

Division I Ratings:

Brownwood
Llano