On Sunday March 8, the Union H.S. varsity winter guard was named Class Champion of the Winter Guard International (WGI) Tulsa Regional Championship, an event hosting competing schools from a six-state area. Performing their program entitled “The Ascent”, the group tallied a score of 84.100 in the prelims and a score of 85.094 in the finals, ultimately winning both rounds of competition. 2026 marks Union’s first WGI Regional Championship in ten years. Congrats to the performing students and to Union Guard programs director Kylee Hubbard and her staff. The UHS varsity winter guard’s season continues with competitions during 4 of the next 5 weekends, including the state championship on April 4, and culminating at the WGI World Championship held in Dayton, Ohio, April 9-11.
2025 Winter Guard Success in Texas
The Union Varsity Winter Guard’s 2025 competitive season featuring its program “L’arena” continued in Coppell, TX on Sat-Sun, March 22-23 at the WGI Southwest Regional Championship. The ensemble made a strong showing at the event, including a Finalist appearance, a 5th Place finish (in a field 35+ skilled competitors), and a particularly strong Finals performance earning a score of 86.61. The ensemble’s season concludes on Sat April 12 at the WGPO Circuit/State Championship event, held at the Union Freshman Academy.
photos credit: UBPC Photographer Megan Setter
2025 Winter Guard Starts Strong
The Union Varsity Winter Guard’s 2025 competitive season is off to a terrific start with its program “L’arena”, earning strong scores at local circuit events in February, as well as a Finalist appearance and a 5th Place finish (of 35+ competitors) at the WGI Tulsa Regional Championship Event on March 8. The ensemble’s season continues on Sat-Sun March 22-23 in Dallas (TX) at the WGI Southwest Power Regional Championship.
