Ankeny Centennial stayed undefeated, West Jones pulled off a gigantic upset, Gretna dominated, and middle mixed at Fishers exceeded all expectations.

The Indianapolis metro season kicks off with a big contest, Oak Mountain brings battles in every division, Waukee Northwest features yet another Des Moines throwdown, and Papio South rings true to the name of Titan Classic.

Across the Midwest, from Ohio to Nebraska, established regional powers showed why they are exactly that, but in South Dakota, an outsider came in and took all the glory.

A consistently deep field gathers in the Cornhusker capitol, two national powers reprise last year’s meeting a bit earlier in the season, several quality choirs make their way to Sioux Falls, the Minnesota season starts at Bloomington Kennedy, and a late addition makes Ankeny Centennial a sleeper field to watch.

Plus Emerald Elegance scores one for the girls, O'Gorman hits the win column for the first time this decade, and Johnston adds a win in Kansas.

PHOTO: Shot by Talon | Ankeny Centennial, Valley, and Southeast Polk all scored solid results in one (or more) divisions at Starstruck.

Ankeny Centennial, Aberdeen Central, Sioux Falls Washington and Sioux Falls Roosevelt all took steps forward at Cavalier Classic.

Iowa City and Waukee took care of business at home, while Ankeny Centennial conquered South Dakota and Waukee Northwest triumphed in Wisconsin.

Choirs dominated their events to start the season, with all four Comps of the Week winners taking captions for both vocals and choreography over their competitors.

Des Moines Christian, Holmen, Sioux Falls Jefferson and Maryville bring the heat to start the 2026 show choir season.

Boasting dozens of good groups and many packed competitions, it's almost impossible to say what will happen in Iowa show choir in 2026.

Show choirs across the country are preparing for the 2026 season. From #26 Burbank to #50 Brandon and all the choirs in between, get caught up just in time for the season.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Across the country, several single-gender groups stood out above the rest of their competition.

No-caption wins, split-caption wins, and sweeps all happened this past week.

The Big Three clash at Oceanside, a gym battle at Brandon, last Heart of America event of the year, and a smaller showdown at Martinsburg.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

Millard West closed their season with a fourth win, while Ankeny Centennial and Pius X rounded out the top three.

Westside caps the Doran Johnson era in the most fitting way possible, Millard West closes their season with a win, and Center Grove and...