BRIDGEWATER, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Turner Ashby High School’s marching band took earned several accolades after competing against other top contenders from across Virginia.

The Turner Ashby Marching Knights competed in James Madison University’s “Parade of Champions,” the largest marching competition in Virginia, this past Saturday, Oct. 5.

TA placed first in their class and claimed all three major caption awards for Best Music, Best Marching, and Best General Effect marking a new record for the high school. They were also voted “Fan Favorite Band” by those in attendance.

The five awards earned this weekend bring TA’s Marching Knights’ total awards for the season up to 11.