McKeesport Area band defends state title

By Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter

mrichter@yourmvi.com

The McKeesport Area High School Marching Band marched its way to a second consecutive state title over the weekend. McKeesport won the Tournament of Bands 2-O (2-Open) Pennsylvania State Championship Saturday on its home field, Weigle-Schaeffer Stadium.

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