The SMHS Blue Devil marching band competed for a state title on Oct. 21 at Philip Barbour High School. They competed against more than 30 bands and were scored on music, music effect, general effect, marching, percussion, drum major, color guard, majorettes, and twirlers. They were the Drumline Champions in Class D-2 and excitedly won the 2023 State Championship in Class D-2. Chrissa McCoy was the Champion Field Commander in Class D-2 and Delaney Umensetter was the Champion Soloist in Class D-2.