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08/25/2011 11:15 AM

Wilde About Texas Football: Marching band prepares for battle

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A summer's worth of work is coming to fruition for hundreds of students.

After a summer filled with practice, the students of the Westwood Warrior Marching Band are preparing for the first game of the season.

"We were rehearsing about anywhere between four to six hours a day, and if you add that up over the month, I can't do the math right now," Westwood High School Marching Band member Jonathan Stegall

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Wilde About Texas Football: </em></span>Marching band prepares for battle
Marching band member Shub Chandrasekaran said performing at football games is how the band also prepares to compete.

"Games are basically like our rehearsal for the competitions. We play our competition show during half time," he said.

It’s also a time to make friends, prepare to perform and learn some valuable life lessons.

"You make so many friends in band. It's like a family where it's just all your best friends. It's awesome," marching band member Iliana Romero said.

You can see the Westwood High School Marching Band perform this Friday when Westwood takes on Cedar Park.

There's more to every match up then the final score. Do you know something unique, unusual, or special that happens during high school football season? We want to hear about it. Whatever the sport, team, or athlete, just tell us why your story should be featured. Email Russell Wilde at Russell.Wilde@ynn.com.