The DeKalb County Band may be raising money to buy a bigger trophy case pretty soon as they came home loaded down with trophies from their contest in Trousdale County.

The DeKalb County High School Fighting Tiger Band took home the top trophy Saturday at the Yellow Jacket Invitational in Trousdale County.  Under the direction of Tracy Luna and Assistant Band Director Jonathan Holland, the marching unit won 1st place band, first place percussion, first place field commander for Axel Rico, and third place color guard in its division.

“All year I have tried to instill in the kids a work ethic that rivals big bands,” says Director Tracy Luna. “We are not in search of trophies, but rather personal excellence. Our mantra all year has been #bestsmallband. “

The band will perform its “Phantom of the Opera” themed show again at Friday’s away football game in Smith County. Two more band competitions are coming up in October.