Stock image: Derrick Knight | Waukee Northwest grabbed their second Supernova win and their second triumph of 2026 on Saturday.

A no-caption win, a one-caption win, a two-caption win and a three-caption sweep all find their way into the recap this week.

Ohio’s first large mixed gathering brings plenty of heat, the season’s only Kansas showdown has plenty of power, Linn-Mar turns into a Quad-State Showcase, and Gretna rises above as the best of Nebraska’s first competition weekend.

Eight programs, all sporting multiple choirs, will descend on Supernova in what is truly an all-star lineup.

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

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.

Show choirs across the country are preparing for the 2026 season. From #76 Iowa City West to #100 New London and all the choirs in between, get caught up just in time for the season.

Summer blues got you bored? Learn a thing or two about familiar (or unfamiliar) groups in South Dakota.

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

The Center Stage Invitational will now be the closing event for the South Dakota show choir season.

A few choirs from Minnesota and Iowa also took their moments in the limelight as well.

O'Gorman and Vermillion are both set to host competitions this weekend, with most of the rest of the state's groups competing somewhere.

When weather forced The Headliners to a last-minute scramble, they capitalized on the opportunity to win a fourth Best of Show title.

Washington's comp is one of the longest-running in South Dakota. True to form, the contest will feature most of the other local powers.

A young Nebraska group and middle mixed Alabama group won for the first time, plus an Ohio group lands on more radars after a second win.

Sioux Falls Washington shook the scene, while other new faces placed right behind.

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