ECHS Marching Band Begins Competition Season With Big Wins

Members of the ECHS Wildcat Marching Band.

Story and photo by Peytin Manor:
Edmonson County High School Marching Band has begun their competition season with momentum as they currently stand undefeated. Their 2025-2026 theme is titled “Caliente," the  Spanish term for “hot,"  typically referring to temperature.

On September 6th, the EC Marching Band competed in the Elizabethtown Governors Cup. They swept the competition against Bardstown and Valley High School in the 2AA division. The band placed first, as well as best in percussion and guard. After clutching their first divisional win, the band competed in the finals where they placed sixth overall. 

On September 13th, the band competed in the Hart County Invitational. Once again, they secured the win against Glasgow in the 2AA division; they also placed first in both best percussion and guard. In the finals, they placed fifth overall.

EC Marching Band member, Eddie Meredith stated, “If you told me four years ago our marching band would be sweeping the floors with first-in-our-class each competition, I would have laughed in your face. I cannot express how proud I am with the growth of our program and dedication over the years. All of my gratitude goes to Mr. Sweazy and Mr. White for their everlasting support and finally lifting this program off the ground.”

EC band director, Patrick Sweazy stated, “All in all, very proud of the growth and progress so far this season as a band.”

This upcoming weekend, the band will travel to Daviess County for the Fall Spectacular where they will go head-to-head against Hancock, Webster, and McLean counties.