The marching band placed fifth overall and first in its division last weekend at the Bands of America regional competition in Long Beach. Schools from Texas, Arizona, Nevada and California squared off at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

“[I am satisfied] with our run, which was one of the best ever,” senior flutist Jennifer Kim said. “It’s just that the other schools were really good.”

Band members said their first performance of their Sacred Geometry show wasn’t their best, perhaps because they were used to performing in such hot conditions.

“Because we did poorly in the beginning, everyone felt motivated to do better during the final round,” junior Aakash Thumaty. “We felt as though we were lucky to even have a second chance.”

Kim said that this competition is one she’ll remember.

“This was one of our last competitions so it was satisfying to know that the season ended on a great note because everyone got together and put their greatest effort into this competition,” Kim said.