Golden Bulldogs earn top placements in band competitions

The Trenton High School Golden Bulldogs Marching Band took first place in indoor color guard and second-place in two other competitions in the Southern Boone Marching Classic in Ashland.

The Bulldogs finished second among six bands in their division during field show judging. In the overall field show standings, the band placed 11th among 22 bands.

The Bulldogs also placed third among five bands in its division in the parade category. and second in indoor percussion.

“Thank you to the parents and bus drivers that were at the festival to support the band,” the band shared on social media after the competition.

The placements came after another successful showing- the Carrollton Band Day in late September.

“They had the most successful showing in at least the last eight years, earning top placements in all four events,” wrote band leaders on social media.

In Class 3 in Carrollton, the Golden Bulldogs placed third in parade competition, second in indoor color guard, first in indoor percussion, third in field show and the percussion caption award for the highest percussion score in field show competition. “The directors are extremely proud of their students,” reads a social media post about the event.