For the first time in program history, the Long Creek High School Dragon band is heading to the UIL Class 5A State Marching Band contest.

Thirty-nine marching bands from across Texas, including the Dragon Band and the Smithson Valley Ranger Marching Band, will take the field at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, Nov. 2, in hopes of becoming state champions.

The Dragon Band secured their place in the state contest after finishing in third place during finals at the UIL Area H Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 24.