An abundance of color exploded from the floor as the Junior Varsity throws up a vibrant orange and black flag simultaneously. Striking their last pose, the JV is in all smiles as the audience goes crazy with an overwhelming sense of support and profoundness.

On February 8, the JV and Varsity guards competed against numerous other guards in the fight to get first place. The JV competed in Coppell and the Varsity traveled to Austin to compete . Junior Varsity received 2nd place with 4th place overall.

“We did better than I thought we would,” freshman Annie Hollon said. “ I was very excited. We were screaming in the stands because it’s the best we’ve done in the last two competitions.”

There was still a lot of things that the JV specifically needs to work on.

“As a team we need to work on a lot of things, mostly communication, getting along, and listening,” freshmen Cristina Hernandez said.

On Saturday, February 22, the JV went to Austin for one of their biggest competitions yet.

“I hope we get placed,” freshman Halie Elliott said. “We just need to perform more.”

They placed 28th overall during the competition and received 5th in their round.

The squad practice’s are challenging not just to the body but to the calender as well.

“The practice schedule is the most difficult part of being in winter guard. Each practice is  3 hours long and we sometimes have Saturday practices,” Annie said.

The Varsity guard practice longer hours to get what they achieve, on both Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The Varsity received 3rd place at their most recent competition on Saturday.

“I was proud but disappointed,” freshmen Taylor Whitwell said, “I could’ve done better than I did.”

The varsity has recently been pulled out of their most recent competition due to the changes made to their show.

Even when things are rough, “You’ve got an immediate group of friends who will be there for you,” Annie said.  “We are like a family and we all love each other.”