With precision and pride, the Lockney Longhorn Band delivered a powerful Area performance on Saturday — earning their third straight trip to the UIL State Marching Championships. (PHOTO COURTESY: Lockney Longhorn Band/FB)
AMARILLO, TX — The Lockney Longhorn Band is once again among the best in Texas, advancing to the UIL State Marching Championships for the third year in a row after an outstanding showing at the Area competition this past weekend.
The Longhorn Band claimed 1st place in prelims and followed it up with a 2nd place finish in finals, earning their ticket to the state contest in San Antonio. Their consistent success highlights the program’s ongoing growth, discipline, and dedication to excellence.
According to the Lockney Longhorn Band Facebook page, the group will depart for San Antonio on Sunday, November 2, rehearse on Monday, November 3, and compete at the Alamodome on Tuesday, November 4.
To commemorate the achievement, each student band member will receive a “Lockney State Shirt” courtesy of the Lockney Band Booster Club. Family, friends, and supporters can also order their own shirts for a limited time at lockney-band.spiritsale.com
This year’s qualification marks yet another milestone for the Lockney Longhorn Band, showcasing the students’ dedication, the community’s support, and the leadership of the band staff. As they prepare to take the field in San Antonio, Lockney’s pride will once again ring loud in the Alamodome.
