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The Boston Crusaders aim to defend their top ranking at the 2025 DCI Southwestern Championships in San Antonio. Scheduled to perform with their set “Boom,” they are looking to outperform rivals like Bluecoats and Santa Clara Vanguard. Fans can watch the thrilling event live on FloMarching on August 2, with a historic background of tightly contested scores among elite drum corps. Winning this regional event often propels corps towards DCI World Championship success.
San Antonio, Texas will host the highly anticipated 2025 DCI Southwestern Championships at the Alamodome, featuring the competitive excellence of the Boston Crusaders. As the current top-ranked corps, the Boston Crusaders are gearing up to defend their position against formidable challengers on August 2, 2025.
Scheduled to perform second to last in the competition, the Boston Crusaders will take the stage with their engaging set titled “Boom” at approximately 10:02 PM ET. Fans eager to catch the action live can do so via a livestream on FloMarching, ensuring that the excitement of this prestigious event reaches audiences well beyond the stadium.
The Boston Crusaders have showcased outstanding performances this season, most recently earning a record score of 93.213 at the DCI San Antonio, securing the first place in a highly competitive field. Their closest rival, the Bluecoats, followed closely with a score of 92.825, while Santa Clara Vanguard rounded out the top three with a score of 90.913.
The 2025 DCI Southwestern Championships not only highlight the Boston Crusaders but also feature a strong lineup of renowned corps, including the Blue Devils, Carolina Crown, and Phantom Regiment. This regional event is a significant convergence of World Class corps, creating a vibrant atmosphere for both competitors and Texas fans as they vie for top placements judged by a panel of experts.
This year, the competition has become intensely exhilarating. The Boston Crusaders first led the pack with a season-high score of 86.75 as of July 16, 2025. As the DCI Denton head-to-head performance marks the kickoff for these elite teams’ competition this year, fans are eager to witness how they will stack up against one another in San Antonio.
Historical data suggests a closely contested battle, with the average score gap between the top six corps at the San Antonio Regional since 2014 remaining at approximately 4.80 points. In the 2019 season, the margin tightened significantly to just 3.7 points. Recently, as of July 15, 2025, the score gap between the top six corps faltered to a narrow 2.55 points, which adds to the anticipation for the upcoming championship.
Winning at the San Antonio competition has proven crucial in the trajectory of corps aiming for the DCI World Championship. Historically, those who have triumphed at this event have gone on to secure championship titles in eight out of twelve years since 2011. A top two finish in San Antonio often provides a significant momentum boost for contenders leading into the DCI World Championship.
The broadcast of the entire 2025 DCI Southwestern Championships will rebroadcast at 2:30 PM ET, allowing fans to relive the unmatched performances presented that night. Coverage is available exclusively on FloMarching and the FloSports app, continuing to bring the thrilling world of drum corps to both die-hard and new fans.
As the Boston Crusaders prepare for their performance, they carry not only their top ranking but a rich tradition of excellence that will be on full display as they aim for another victory in a competition known for setting the stage for the upcoming championships.
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Additional Resources
- FloMarching: When do the Boston Crusaders Perform at DCI San Antonio 2025
- Wikipedia: Boston Crusaders
- FloMarching: How did the Blue Devils Score at DCI San Antonio 2025
- Google Search: DCI San Antonio 2025
- FloMarching: How to Watch DCI San Antonio 2025
- Google Scholar: DCI World Championships
- FloMarching: Boston Crusaders Make History at DCI San Antonio 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Drum Corps International
- FloMarching: DCI San Antonio 2025 – Here’s Why You Should Watch
- Google News: DCI Southwestern Championships
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