CCHS band earns 2nd at Karns and 1st in color guard

By Charlotte Underwood 

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County High School Marching Cougars competed at the Karns Marching Invitational on Saturday, September 27, earning 1st place color guard, 2nd place band and 2nd place percussion. Drum majors were not judged at this competition. 

Six bands were in the class 2A competition at the Karns Marching Invitational. 

Campbell county High School Assistant Band Director Tiffany Braden said she couldn’t be prouder of the work and dedication the students have put into the performance and improvements. 

“We were super excited have our second competition of the season! I’m so proud to see how far these students have come since July. They push themselves to be better every day and I’m privileged to work with such amazing youth. We are looking forward to performing at Tennessee High School’s Music in the Castle competition next week!”

Karns Marching Invitational results for CCHS:

1st place Color Guard 

2nd place Band 

2nd place Percussion

Drum Majors were not judged at the competition

From all of us at WLAF, Congratulations to the CCHS Marching Band on another successful competition and good luck next week! (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-09/29/2025-6AM)