The Abington High School Marching Ghosts placed 2nd in the US Bands Pennsylvania State Championship at Downingtown High School West this past Saturday. The Ghosts finished with a score of 86.2 and received special awards for Best Color Guard and Best Overall Effect.

The Marching Ghosts headed to States after a first place finish at Upper Moreland’s Cavalcade of Bands Competition on October 15. The Ghosts competed against four other bands in the Liberty A Division and earned a winning score of 84.97. The band also received the highest caption scores in Visual Performance, Visual Effect and Music Effect at the Cavalcade.