Neligh-Oakdale Band Earns 3rd At Harvest Of Harmony

The Neligh-Oakdale band placed 3rd in Class D at the Harvest of Harmony Parade marching band competition on Saturday.

Osmond took first place and Alma was second. There were 49 bands in Class D and 96 total bands in the parade. 

"I am real proud of them," Director Nate Metschke said. "I'm very pleased with this, especially being down 10 kids today. They had a great season."

What's even more remarkable is that the band was able to achieve this feat with numerous underclassmen.

"It's unbelieveable to do this with 20 freshman," Metschke said.