The marching Hawks placed 32nd overall among 64 competing bands with the top 16 from the prelims advancing to the finals. Decatur Central scored 71.750 points as judged on individual and ensemble music performance, visual performance, and general effect.
Guard costuming by Byron Valentine and Power-Flex Performance Shirts by FJM. Carmel High School earned first place after performing among the final 16 bands.
The Bands of America Grand National Championship is Nov. 9-10 also at Lucas Oil Stadium with 100 bands competing.
(PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRED J. MILLER INC.)