Three of the nation’s top groups held firm atop the standings and defended their territory, while four out-of-state groups partied in Wisco.

The lineups are deep this weekend, both in quantity and quality. From Wisconsin to Missouri to Iowa to Nebraska, the action will be tight.

Once Marion won at Bishop Luers in 1976, the chase has been on to topple the group that beat the previous top dog. This is that history.

All you need to know for 25 of the nation's top returning groups, from Connecticut to California.

Of all the competition lineups to be revealed in summer, this was probably one of the best ones to ask for. | PHOTO: Nathan Ensley

It's later in the season, which theoretically means that it becomes easier to decide the rankings. Indiana proves that's just theory.

Final hurrahs, penultimate competitions and the leadoff to the nationals season!

Cosby, Fairfield, HOA Nashville, Tift County and Millard North all take center stage for one of the final major weekends of show choir!

Avon and Lafayette Jefferson bring about several shakeups in ranking and confidence level for large schools.

Five of the top six choirs swap spots in this week's rankings - where did they land?

The panelists have new groups at the top and bottom of the rankings, with several changes in the middle too!

These rankings are a collection of HRSC's Indiana voters' four-member blind ballot designed to come to a consensus ranking.

Carmel, Franklin Central, Johnston, Grenada and Millard West all bank big wins as several circuits head into the final month or so!

Several states collide at Chesterton, Davenport Central draws Iowa's best, Tupelo hosts for the first time and Omaha South rounds it out!

Tupelo hosts their inaugural competition, Attaché debuts at Homewood, and yet another small mixed Super Bowl at West Jones!

We gave our staff a few prompts to answer on the upcoming competition season starting this weekend! Here is what they think you could...

For this installment we have a full Varsity Mixed ranking. 253 groups qualified, but only the top 100 make the ranking. *To qualify...

For this installment we have a full Varsity Mixed ranking. 244 groups qualified, but only the top 100 make the ranking. *To qualify...

For this installment we have a full Varsity Mixed ranking. 229 groups qualified, but only the top 100 make the ranking. *To qualify...

Ross, Chesterton, Franklin Central and Troy Buchanan take home wins on a lucky weekend!