Southern Knights are WGUK Open Class champions, Kidsgrove second
The Southern Knights became champions in the Open Class on Saturday during the Finals of Winter Guard United Kingdom. The guard from Brighton and Hove managed to win after thrilling battle against the Kidsgrove Scouts.
The Southern Knights became champions in the Open Class on Saturday during the Finals of Winter Guard United Kingdom. The guard from Brighton and Hove managed to win after thrilling battle against the Kidsgrove Scouts, who achieved the highest score in the Prelims.
The Kidsgrove Scouts once again had a strong season after winning the WGUK title in 2014. In the Prelims, Kidsgrove were still ahead of the Southern Knights by 1.70 points (78.70 and 77.00 points respectively). In the Finals, however, the Southern Knights upped their score by more than three points to 80.20, and as a result the guard from Brighton/Hove finished slightly above the Kidsgrove Scouts (79.60).
Oracle finished third in the Open Class with 76.15 and the Avengers closed the ranks in the Open Class with 63.45 points. Mayflower was the only guard to participate in the World Class and scored 80.75 points. The title in the A Class went to Northern Academy (81.10), the Junior Class was won by Southern Knights, and the Anchormen Cadets were top in the Cadet Class.
Scores and recaps are available on www.wguk.org.uk.
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