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Temescal Canyon Color Guard Takes Gold in SoCal Regional Championships
Temescal Canyon Color Guard wins top honors at SoCal Regionals with a standout performance in Huntington Beach.
The Temescal Canyon High School Color Guard brought home gold this past weekend at the Southern California Regional Championships, held at Huntington Beach High School. Their captivating performance earned a score of 91.525, the highest among dozens of competing schools across the region, earning them a gold medal and the title of WGASC 2025 Division A High School champions.
The winter guard, made up of 26 talented students from Temescal Canyon High School and Elsinore Middle School, showcased a dynamic routine titled "Pandora" that wowed both judges and audience members. The group includes students from all grade levels, featuring three graduating seniors and including three middle school students who were invited to join the high school team this season.
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“This win is a testament to the months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork these students have put in,” said Jasmine Ramirez, the team coach. “They’ve grown tremendously this season as performers and as a family.”
The Southern California Regional Championships are one of the most competitive events in the state, drawing color guard teams from across the region. Temescal Canyon’s win marks a high point for the program, which has been steadily building momentum over the past few years.
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As the season wraps up, the team looks ahead to end-of-year showcases and preparations for next year’s campaign. For now, they’re celebrating their well-earned victory and the golden recognition it brings to their school and community.
The program is part of the band program at Temescal Canyon High School led by band director Kenneth Taber, with winter guard choreography and programming directed by lead coach Jasmine Ramirez and assistant coaches Sidney Jones and Kurt Manuel.
As a result of their championship performance, the team has been invited to perform in a regional exhibition showcase this Sunday at the University of California, Irvine—an honor reserved for standout programs from high school and college programs across Southern California.
