LACER’s Battle of the Bands competition brings together Rock Bands from five of our school sites - Bancroft, Fairfax, Hollywood, Irving, and Le Conte! Prizes include Bragging Rights, Awards, and Dinner!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
Best Middle School Band - “THE HOT DOGZ” - Irving STEAM Magnet
Best High School Band - “HOLLYWOOD LIVE” - Hollywood High School
People’s Choice Award - “ MISTBORN” - Bancroft Middle School
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2025 PARTICIPATING BANDS
THE HOT DOGZ - * Best Middle School Band *
Irving STEAM Magnet
Band Members: Joaquin Garcia (Lead Guitar), Nolyn Garcia (Bass), Marshall Graham (Drums), Hoku Lani Gonsalves (Rhythm Guitar) , Joseph Reyes (Vocals)
Lights & Tech : Emiliano Guerrero Carranz
Instructor: Joshua Gomez
Song Title: “Smells like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
GO IRVING!
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"Hey Hot Dogz! I want to say we are really proud of you and your hard work! Keep rocking!"- Ms. Marilyn
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"Ya’ll are absolute rockstars! At your age the confidence and experience you’ve already had is going to be a foundation for success in anything you do, very proud." - Mr. Gomez.
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"The Hot Dogz rock! Let’s go Nolyn and Joaquin!!" - Paloma Hernandez
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"Irving HOT DOGZ Let's Go!! We are immensely proud of you! Y'all sounded awesome! "- Cherilyn Garcia
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" To the Hot Dogz: You guys are absolute rockstars! You bring the heat to the stage and prove that junior high can seriously shred. Keep fueling the fire and never stop playing. We're all rooting for you!" - Kristine Chambers
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" “Hi I know Jay from work. He is the father of Nolyn and Joaquin Garcia.” - Robinson Eng
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GO IRVING! `` "Hey Hot Dogz! I want to say we are really proud of you and your hard work! Keep rocking!"- Ms. Marilyn `` "Ya’ll are absolute rockstars! At your age the confidence and experience you’ve already had is going to be a foundation for success in anything you do, very proud." - Mr. Gomez. `` "The Hot Dogz rock! Let’s go Nolyn and Joaquin!!" - Paloma Hernandez `` "Irving HOT DOGZ Let's Go!! We are immensely proud of you! Y'all sounded awesome! "- Cherilyn Garcia `` " To the Hot Dogz: You guys are absolute rockstars! You bring the heat to the stage and prove that junior high can seriously shred. Keep fueling the fire and never stop playing. We're all rooting for you!" - Kristine Chambers `` " “Hi I know Jay from work. He is the father of Nolyn and Joaquin Garcia.” - Robinson Eng ``
HOLLYWOOD LIVE - * Best High School Band *
Hollywood High School
Band Members: Joey Jacobo (Guitar), Elijah Marquez (Guitar), Lillie Machado (Bass), Camila Machado (Vocals), Yurem Laprada (Drums), Amaya Lumongsod (Vocals), Sokari Allah (Vocals)
Instructor: Xabier Uria
Song Title: “Shout at the Devil” by Motley Crue
We’re so proud of you Hollywood Live! Keep bringing that Hollywood energy!
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Give it up for Hollywood Live! This band has shown me an impressive amount of talent and dedication, and I’m very proud of how far they’ve come in their musical journeys. Here’s an amazing performance! - Xabier Uria (Instructor)
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We’re so proud of you Hollywood Live! Keep bringing that Hollywood energy! 〰️ Give it up for Hollywood Live! This band has shown me an impressive amount of talent and dedication, and I’m very proud of how far they’ve come in their musical journeys. Here’s an amazing performance! - Xabier Uria (Instructor) ~~
MISTBORN - * People’s Choice Award *
Bancroft Middle School
Band Members: Rock Rhodes-Hurt (Vocals), Nia Arroyo (Guitar), Sofia Cepeda (Bass), Wolff Ellis (Drums), Piper Mazzela (Keyboard), Isabella Kowalinska-Manalac (Guitar)
Sound Tech : William Goodney
Instructors: Natalie Jansen & Mary Murray
Song Title: “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine
While others just talk, we rock and roll with our band! Go Cougars! Go LACER!
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COME WITH IT NOWWWW! KABOOM!
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"If I can give you one piece of advice it's keep pushing, stick together, and practice every chance you get. You’ve got this, go show everyone what you can do." -Jared Washington
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"ROCK BAND WAS THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE I'M SO HAPPY MS JANSEN AND MS MURRAY WERE THERE THEY TAUGHT ME SO MUCH KEEP ON ROCKIN COUGAR PALS ✨🥹⚡⚡⚡" -Cosette Lizano
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"Go Mistborn at Bancroft!" -Julie Flygare
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While others just talk, we rock and roll with our band! Go Cougars! Go LACER! 〰️ COME WITH IT NOWWWW! KABOOM! 〰️ "If I can give you one piece of advice it's keep pushing, stick together, and practice every chance you get. You’ve got this, go show everyone what you can do." -Jared Washington 〰️ "ROCK BAND WAS THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE I'M SO HAPPY MS JANSEN AND MS MURRAY WERE THERE THEY TAUGHT ME SO MUCH KEEP ON ROCKIN COUGAR PALS ✨🥹⚡⚡⚡" -Cosette Lizano 〰️ "Go Mistborn at Bancroft!" -Julie Flygare 〰️
LAS TORTILLAS
Le Conte Middle School
Band Members: Emily Bamac (Vocals), Samantha Garcia (Drums), Javier Morales (Back Vocals & Rhythm Guitar), Damian Avalos (Bass), Kinnari Blackwood (Lead Guitar)
Instructor: Joshua Gomez
Song Title: “Creep“ by Radiohead
GO LE CONTE!
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"Let’s go Las Tortillas! We are so proud of you! Thank you for being amazing and a part of something special! Rock on!" - Ms Stephanie
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"You guys have absolutely blossomed since our first class. From not knowing how to even hold an instrument and being mortified of performing, to playing in front of the whole school, friends, and family, I am very impressed. "- Mr. Gomez.
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GO LE CONTE! 〰️ "Let’s go Las Tortillas! We are so proud of you! Thank you for being amazing and a part of something special! Rock on!" - Ms Stephanie 〰️ "You guys have absolutely blossomed since our first class. From not knowing how to even hold an instrument and being mortified of performing, to playing in front of the whole school, friends, and family, I am very impressed. "- Mr. Gomez. 〰️
SNAKE BITES
Fairfax High School
Band Members: Akira Armstrong (Drums), Jax Ferraro (Lead Guitarist), Basil Butron (Vocals), Saidee Azpeita-Thomas (Bass Guitar)
Instructor: Jayla Jones
Song Title: “My Own Summer” (Shove It) by Deftones
GO FAIRFAX!
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"SNAKEBITES! Congrats on this opportunity, don’t forget to be the stars that I know you are! Proud of you and be proud of your hard work!." - Ms. Jones
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GO FAIRFAX! 〰️ "SNAKEBITES! Congrats on this opportunity, don’t forget to be the stars that I know you are! Proud of you and be proud of your hard work!." - Ms. Jones 〰️
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EVENT SPONSORS
This event is made possible with the generous support of
THE WILBUR MAY FOUNDATION
and the
ADAMS MASTROVICH FAMILY FOUNDATION