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Congrats to State Champions Ann Sobrato High Marching Band!

The Ann Sobrato High School Marching Band & Color Guard captured a major statewide honor this season, earning the title of 2025 Western Band Association( WBA) 1A State Champions at the

California Class Championships in Fresno. Competing against top programs from across California, the band took first place with a winning score of 81.325.
The championship performance took place at Deran Koligian Stadium, where months of rehearsals and teamwork under the direction of Greg Chambers, Band Director, paid off in a confident, high-impact show. Along with the state title, Sobrato also earned top caption awards, including High Effect, High Music, and High Percussion, underscoring the strength of the program across all performance areas.
Images by Sobrato High Marching Band and Color Guard
The win marks a significant milestone for the Ann Sobrato marching band and highlights the dedication of its students, directors, and supportive community— placing Morgan Hill firmly in the spotlight on the California marching arts scene. Congratulations Bulldogs! Follow them on Instagram @ sobratomurphybands
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