INDIANAPOLIS (FMA): An enthusiastic and appreciative audience cheered on the three latest champions for the fledgling ISMA marching band league, now in their fourth season.

League Founder cawheat was pleased with the contest. "We actually had more audience than we had seats. But don't tell the Fire Marshall."

The Avery Viking Marching Band took championship honors in Division 1 with a score of 77.330, outpacing runner-up Spanish Park Regiment. While the caption awards were fairly even, the Vikings took both General Effect categories to assure the victory.

In Division 2, the Tiger Pride took the gold medal scoring a 75.005, and defeating their cross-town rivals North Lebanon by a slim 0.39 points. The Marching Maestros took the Bronze Medal.

The Tusk Pride gained their first-even championship, defeating Band of Cats and Rhythm Nation, in a spirited Division 3 contest.