Today in 1992 - DCA Contest in Hagerstown

August 23, 1992 – Today in 1992, the Bushwackers won the DCA contest held in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Here are the results:

1. Bushwackers 91.90
2. Westshoremen 87.30
3. Reading Buccaneers 82.10
4. Steel City Ambassadors 72.00
5. Chieftains 65.70

Notables

• The Bushwackers went on to win the 1992 DCA Championship.  The Westshoremen came in 6^th and the Reading Buccaneers came in 9^th.
  
• Of the corps who competed on this day, only the Bushwackers and Reading Buccaneers still compete today.  The Reading Buccaneers have won the DCA Championship every year since 2005 and are on pace to win again in 2011.
  
• The Westshoremen last competed in 2001.  They won the DCA Championship in 1982 and 1996.
  
• This was the last year the Steel City Ambassadors competed.  They placed 14^th in 1992.  Their best showing was 2^nd place in 1986.
  
• The Chieftains last competed in 1999.  Their best showing in Open Class was 12^th place in 1998 and 1999.  They were also the 1997 Class A Champions.

To see the results of this and more from the 1992 season, including the caption winners, go to www.corpsreps.com or directly to the page at 1992 DCA Contest - Hagerstown, Maryland.

If you want to learn more about the drum and bugle corps activity, go to www.dci.org and www.dcacorps.org.  If you’re interested in learning more about one of the corps featured in today’s blog, click the corps name in the standings.