Nearly 20 bands competed Saturday, Oct. 23 at Union Pines High School for the school's 28th annual Viking Classic band festival at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium.
Photos by Timothy Hale, Special to The Pilot
A Pinecrest Marching Patriot flag corps members rehearses the show for their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
A Pinecrest Marching Patriot warms up before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs warm up with director Clay Perry before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs warm up with director Clay Perry before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs warm up with director Clay Perry before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Union Pines Marching Vikings band director, Rob Hill, leads a group down the track to perform the National Anthem during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
A North Moore Marching Mustang prepares for their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
A Pinecrest Marching Patriot prepares for their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
A Pinecrest Marching Patriot flag corps members rehearses the show for their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
A Pinecrest Marching Patriot warms up before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs warm up with director Clay Perry before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs warm up with director Clay Perry before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs warm up with director Clay Perry before their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
Union Pines Marching Vikings band director, Rob Hill, leads a group down the track to perform the National Anthem during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
A North Moore Marching Mustang prepares for their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
A Pinecrest Marching Patriot prepares for their competition set during the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Pinecrest Marching Patriots perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The North Moore Marching Mustangs perform their competition set at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
Timothy L. Hale
The Union Pines Marching Vikings perform in exhibition at the 28th annual Viking Classic marching band competition, hosted by the Union Pines Marching Vikings Band, Oct. 23, 2021 at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium, in Cameron, N.C. Nearly 20 marching bands in four classifications participated in the competition. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)
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