Abington’s Marching Ghosts take state title, boys’ soccer to play in District One championship on Nov. 7

The Abington Senior High School Marching Ghosts were named the 2026 USBands Group VA Pennsylvania State Champions on Saturday, October 31.

The Ghosts posted a score of 90.5 and won Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect, and Best Color Guard, the district said in a post. They will compete in Allentown on Sunday, November 8.

You can watch a clip of Saturday’s performance below:

In related news, the boys’ soccer team defeated Lower Merion High School 2-1 in overtime on Tuesday, November 3.

The Ghosts are coming off wins over Spring-Ford High School and Neshaminy High School in the District One playoffs.

The team will play in the district final on Saturday, November 7. The defending state champions are 18-1-4 on the season and earned the Liberty Division Championship last week.

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Photos: ASD