The Nation Ford High School Marching Band captured top honors at the 2025 BandBEAT Marching Band Championship on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Catawba Ridge High School, sweeping the Class V division and the overall championship.
Nation Ford also earned caption awards for Best Visual Performance and Best Overall Effect, underscoring a complete performance package that set the ensemble apart from a strong regional field.
Final Standings
- Nation Ford HS — 88.5 (Class V Champion; Overall Champion)
- Mooresville HS — 84.9
- Fort Dorchester HS — 84.15
Saturday’s victory adds another marquee title to Nation Ford’s competitive season and highlights the band’s precision, musicality, and on-field design.
What’s Next
The Nation Ford band returns to competition at the Olde English Festival of Bands on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill, S.C.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
