Eagle Pass C. C. Winn Thundering Maverick Band and Color Guard Place Second Place at Area Finals, Advance to UIL State 5A Open Class Marching Band Competition

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

The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Thundering Maverick Band and Color Guard is headed to state competition after earning second place in the Area Finals on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rutledge Stadium in Converse, Texas.

The ensemble’s performance secured its advancement, giving the Mavericks an opportunity to represent Eagle Pass at the state level.

The University Interscholastic League’s Class 5A State Marching Band Contest will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Preliminary competition is scheduled for Monday, November 2, with the Class 5A state finals set for Tuesday afternoon, November 3.

Bands advancing from the preliminary round will compete in the finals.

The second-place area finish marks a significant accomplishment for the student musicians and color guard members, whose combined musical and visual performance earned them a place among the state qualifiers.

The Thundering Mavericks now turn their attention to preparing for the state competition, carrying the pride of C. C. Winn High School and the Eagle Pass community to San Antonio.