The Polk County High School Marching Band closed its 2026 competition season Saturday with a first-place finish in Class 2A at the Trojan Tournament of Bands at Chase High School.
Polk County earned first-place awards in five categories and posted the second-highest overall score among all Class 1A through 3A bands at the competition.
The Wolverines received:
- First place, Color Guard, Class 2A
- First place, Percussion, Class 2A
- Second place, Drum Major, Class 2A
- First place, Visual Performance, Class 2A
- First place, Music, Class 2A
- First place, Overall Effect
- First place overall, Class 2A
Polk County’s music score was also the highest among all Class 1A through 3A bands.
The performance marked the final competition appearance for the band’s 2026 show, “Hopeless Romantic.”
“We have thoroughly enjoyed having everyone embrace our Hopeless Romantic show this year,” band director Kimberley Benson said. “This was our final performance for the season, and it is one we will treasure.”
Benson also thanked the band’s parent volunteers, bus drivers Emily Pereira and Jon Ezell, the Polk County Community Foundation and local business sponsors for supporting the program throughout the season.
Most of all, she credited the students for the time they devoted to rehearsals, football games and competitions.
“We are so proud of you!” Benson said.
