A photo from Saturday's performance in Duncan. (Contributed photo.)

The Nation Ford High School Band continued its winning ways Saturday by earning the highest score overall at the 2019 C. Phillip McIntyre Tournament of Bands in Duncan, S.C.

During the competition at James F. Byrnes High School, the Falcons were named Class 7A Champions and “Grand Champion” by earning the highest score overall. 

Nation Ford had the highest score in visual performance, music effect, and visual effect. They also received awards for best music and best percussion, according to Ray Linkous, Director of Bands.

A photo from Saturday’s performance in Duncan. (Contributed photo.)

The Nation Ford Band’s next performance will be this Saturday (Oct. 5) in the Kennesaw Mountain Marching Invitational at Kennesaw Mountain High School, just outside of Atlanta in Kennesaw, Ga.

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Greg "Ricky Bobby" Rickabaugh has lived in the Fort Mill and York County community since 2006. He has covered the area while a reporter for The Charlotte Observer and a freelance writer for The Fort Mill...