Eagle Pass C. C. Winn Thundering Maverick and Color Guard Prepare for State Performance at Alamodome
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The C. C. Winn High School Thundering Maverick Band and Color Guard is preparing to represent Eagle Pass on one of Texas’ biggest stages when it competes in the UIL Class 5A State Marching Band Contest.
The Mavericks are scheduled to perform in the preliminary round at 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, according to the event announcement.
C. C. Winn earned its state berth after placing second in the Area Finals on Saturday, October 24, at Rutledge Stadium in Converse, Texas.
The accomplishment advances the band and color guard to a competition featuring qualifying programs from across the state.
This is the first time C. C. Winn Thundering Band and Color Guard advance to the state championship in their UIL 5A category, registering a historic moment for the school and community.
The University Interscholastic League’s marching competition provides a progression from regional competition through area contests and ultimately to state. Bands must earn advancement through their performances, with the highest-ranking qualifying ensembles at area securing state berths.
At state, preliminary performances determine which bands advance to the final round.
For the Maverick Thundering Band and Color Guard, the upcoming performance brings together the musical execution, marching precision and coordinated visual presentation required of the musicians and color guard. Their second-place area finish marks an important achievement as they prepare to compete for a place in the state finals.
Eagle Pass ISD Superintendent Samuel Mijares and the Board of Trustees extend their congratulations to the students, band directors and color guard staff for reaching state and representing the district with pride.
Families, alumni and community supporters will be cheering on the Thundering Mavericks as they take the field in San Antonio.
