After missing homecoming due to inclement weather, the Mathews High School Marching Blue Devil Band is in full swing. Last Thursday night the band presented its field show, Journey of a Dream, at the school’s Ken Brown Field. On Saturday, the band traveled to Williamsburg to compete in the Warhill Classic. The band competed in Class 2A against Middlesex and Menchville high schools, and received trophies for Best Color Guard and Second Place Overall. The Devils band also placed second in the Music, Percussion and General Effect categories. This Saturday, the band will be in action in the Bands Along the Bay competition at Gloucester High School. The band is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. and will compete in Class 2A against Bruton High School. Here, Bella Hockenberry plays the saxophone during last Thursday’s field show. Behind her, from left, are Ada Barnes, Charlotte Bailey, Joseph Wagner and Hayden Owens....
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