Local bands march for the ‘Cup’

Within Division 5A, John Hardin High School won first place, Barren County High School took second place and Taylor County High School won third place. John Hardin also finished as Grand Champion with the highest score of any band in any division.

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A member of the North Hardin band's percussion section strikes the chimes during their performance Saturday night. North Hardin performed in exhibition only at the Governor's Cup Contest.

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The John Hardin color guard unfurls their flags as the Marching Bulldogs begin their show in Class 5A competition Saturday at the Governor's Cup Marching Band Contest at Doug Smith Memorial Stadium.

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Elizabethtown drum major Valencia Harris leads the band from ahigh as they perform in exhibition Saturday night. this is the right photo

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The John Hardin marching band performs their show "Journeys with Lawrence" during the annual Governor's Cup Contest at Doug Smith Memorial Stadium.

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Members of the Elizabethtown High School marching band's woodwind section perform during the band's exhibition show as host band during Saturday's Elizabethtown Governor's Gold Cup Marching Band Contest at Doug Smith Memorial Stadium.

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The North Hardin band begins it show gathered at midfield with a huddle and the wave. The Trojans' show is entitled "Psychomachia".

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Taylor County took first place in Division 3A, with Hart County High School finishing second in that division. Carroll County High School was the lone participant in Division 1A, resulting in a first place finish.

As the host, Elizabethtown High School’s band performance was exhibition only. North Hardin High School also delivered an exhibition performance.