Coral Glades marching band. {David Volz}
The Coral Glades Marching Jaguars earned some significant honors at the state championship.
On Saturday, November 8, the Jaguars participated in the 2025 Florida Marching Band Championships at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University. They earned the Overall Percussion award, making the Jaguars the number one-ranked percussion section in Florida, according to band director Alexander Sanchez.
In the finals performance, the Marching Jaguars finished in fifth place, with an overall score of 70.75. This is the first time since 2019 that Coral Glades has been to the state finals and placed, according to Sanchez.
“I am incredibly proud of all the hard work and dedication my students have put in this season. My staff and I really pushed them hard this year, and they surpassed all our expectations. As the band director, I cannot wait to see the continued growth of this program,” said Sanchez.
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Author Profile
- David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.
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