Blue Devils win DCI 2014 with record-setting score
Yesterday, the Blue Devils scored a record-breaking 99.650 at the DCI World Class Finals in Indianapolis, shattering the previous high score (99.150, 2002 Cavaliers and 2005 Cadets) by half of a point.
In addition to their record breaking high score and newly claimed World Championship title, the corps from Concord also earned caption awards in visual performance, general effect, brass and color guard. This is the corps’ 16th title since 1976, also a record for the World Class corps.
After finishing third in Friday night’s Semi Finals competition, the Bluecoats made a last minute surge that gave them the edge to finish in second place over the Cadets with a score of 97.175. That marks the highest placement and highest score the Bluecoats have ever received.
The Cadets fell in the standings overnight from second to third (96.875). According to corps administrator Bruno Zuccala, the staff is still incredibly impressed with what the corps members have accomplished this season. Although Santa Clara Vanguard finished fourth overall (96.075), the California corps took home the Fred Sanford high percussion award with a score of 19.75 in the caption.
Last year’s World Class Champion Carolina Crown secured fifth place with a score of 95.675. The Cavaliers ended their season in sixth with a score of 93.675, one placement higher than they finished in 2013. In the Finals competition, Phantom Regiment (7th, 91.425) jumped ahead of the Blue Knights (8th, 91.150).
Blue Stars finished ninth with a score of 89.600, jumping three placements from last year’s 12th-place finish. Boston Crusaders earned 10th place with a score of 88.950. The Madison Scouts took home 11th place with a score of 87.575. Crossmen (12th, 86.225) members relished their opportunity to perform as a finalist corps for the first time since 2012.
Scores and recaps can be found at www.dci.org/scores.
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