Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Thundering Maverick Band and Color Guard Earn Division 1 Rating, Advance to Area Competition

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Thindering Maverick Band and Color Guard are advancing to Area competition after earning Division 1 ratings from every judge at the UIL Region 11 Marching Band Contest on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

The competition took place at D.W. Rutledge Stadium in Converse, near San Antonio, Texas.

The students’ hard work paid off Saturday, with the band and color guard earning top ratings from all judges and securing a place at Area competition.

In announcing the results, the program congratulated students and staff for their dedication and performance, crediting the many hours of practice that went into preparing for the contest.

The Thundering Maverick Band and Color Guard will return to D.W. Rutledge Stadium on Saturday, October 24, for the Class 5A Area H Marching Contest, where they will compete for an opportunity to advance to state.

With another week to prepare, the band and color guard will continue rehearsing as they get ready to represent C.C. Winn High School and Eagle Pass at the next level of UIL competition.