New Choirs Made Their Mark at Lincoln Southwest Showdown

By Arte Reed, Nebraska Contributor

Adding a group from South Dakota into the fray led to some unexpected and new results. Most groups entirely new to this western-themed event, and the results are just as unique.

Prep Division

Grand Champion: Lincoln High "Momentum"

Momentum was the only group in the prep division. Next weekend they will be up against six prep groups at Lincoln Northwest, giving them a chance to test their mettle against more similar competition.

Single Gender Division

Grand Champion: Sioux Falls Washington "Stage Lights"

1st Runner Up: Papillion-La Vista "Monarchy"

Only two trophies were given out in the single gender division. Both Papillion-La Vista groups gave it their all, but only Monarchy received a trophy for their second-place finish. Right above them was Stage Lights, who only placed first once out of three competitions previously this season.

Final Results

Grand Champion: Sioux Falls Washington "Classic Connection" (BV/BC/BB)

1st Runner Up: Pius X "Spectrum"

2nd Runner Up: Papillion-La Vista "Free Spirit"

3rd Runner Up: Lincoln High "Chain Reaction"

4th Runner Up: Wahoo "Royalty"

5th Runner Up: Sioux Falls Washington "Stage Lights"

Sioux Falls Washington had a great day. Stage Lights secured a spot in finals, beating three other varsity teams and overall placing sixth. Wahoo made finals and placed fifth for the second time in a row. Lincoln High shook the standards once again, this time placing fourth. Papillion-La Vista is all over the board this season, placing differently in each of their four competitions. Right above them is Pius X, who was out competing for the second time this season. Spectrum had a great start at Lincoln East and continues to be in the top three. Classic Connection swept for the first time this season, gaining all three captions and best show design.

So what's next? Sioux Falls Washington will be hosting on February 15th and will be competing at O'Gorman on March 1st. Pius X will be taking a bye week but will be back on February 22nd at Omaha South. Papillion-La Vista will be taking a longer break through February but will be back at O'Gorman on March 1st. Lincoln High will be staying in Lincoln once again, competing at Lincoln Northwest on February 15th. Wahoo will be at Gretna East next weekend, where other contenders include Gretna, Burke, Elkhorn North, Hastings and Kearney.