The Ninety Six Wildcat Marching Band performs its 2026 show, “Hide and Seek,” during the SCBDA Class 1A State Championship finals on Oct. 24 at the Wildcat Multiplex.
The band earned a score of 86.400, finishing first and securing its fifth consecutive state championship.
Watch the full finals performance below, filmed and produced by the Weekly Wildcat.
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