I'm really excited to see this competition, so many good groups going! This is how I think it'll turn out (although I am positive I will be wrong):
GC: Waubonsie Valley
1RU: Burbank
2RU: Buffalo Grove
3RU: Mt. Zion
4RU: Prospect (have they not competed yet this year?)
5RU: Mitchell/Solon
I haven't seen anyone but Solon yet this year so I'm basing a lot of this on current records and what I saw last year. I also think the judges/style of groups will play a part in how this one turns out.
Also I want to add that the difference I have between GC and 1ru is because the score sheet has a higher point total in vocals normally so that is why I have Burbank first, granted, they also have amazing choreo. WV also has amazing vocals, but I don't see them beating Burbank in them, especially with the Acapella ballad.
I add I have only seen 3 of these finalist live ever. But I have seen multiple videos of Burbank, Solon, and Mitchell. Competed against WV, Buffalo grove, and Mt. Zion. So I am kinda going off of past year in what I've seen.
I know right!? They came to Competition of Excellence and myself and 3 other friends hosted them and their show is SO good this year!! I'm pretty bummed.
I wish I could like your response 1,000 time Jeff. Can't wait to watch this one play out. The only prediction I'm comfortable making is that Waubonsie Valley and Burbank should probably be in finals
I have decided that predictions for this competition is completely ridiculous. So many AMAZING groups performing. 6 Finals spots could easily go to 14 or 15 groups! Gonna be a blood bath! Good luck to all you guys!
These are the stats for each group through this past weekend (Feb. 14-15).
Milton: Finals-2 (4th place both times) (3 comps)
Keller: Finals-1 (5th place) (1 comp)
Eldorado: info unknown
Solon: Finals-3 (1 grand champ, 3rd and 2nd) best vocals-3, best band-3 (3 comp)
Papillion: Finals-1 (2nd place) (1 comp)
Mt. Zion: Finals-3 (2 grand champs, 2nd place) best vocals-2, best choreo-1 best band-1 (3 comps)
Auburn: Finals-3 (1 grand champ, 2 2nd places) best vocals-2, best choreo-1 (3 comps)
Waubonsie: Finals-2 (2 grand champs) best vocals-2, best choreo-2 (2 comps)
Prospect: info unknown
Burbank: 2 grand champs, best vocals-2, best choreo-1 (2 comps)
Neenah:Finals-2 (6th and 3rd) (3 comps)
Westside: Finals-4 (2 grand champs, 2nd, 3rd) best vocals-2, best choreo-1 best band-2 (4 comps)
Decatur: Finals-2 (2nd and 4th) best choreo-1 (2 comps)
Buffalo Grove: Finals-2 (1 grand champ, 2nd) best vocals-1, best choreo-2, best band-1 (2 comps)
Mitchell: Finals-2 (2 grand champs) best choreo-2 best band-1 (2 comps)
As you can see from the above all of these groups competing consistently make finals, this will be one heck of a competition can't wait to see it play out live!