Kevin R. Blandford Memorial kicks off Western U.S. outdoor season with a pair of wins

Gilbert, Arizona – March 2-3, 2024 – Kevin R. Blandford Memorial of Rancho Cucamonga, California, won both Grade 3 events at the Phoenix Scottish Games. Conditions at Gilbert Regional Park for early March in Arizona were ideal: 75°F (24°C) on Saturday, though an intense sun made it feel warmer, while a strong breeze on Sunday kept temperatures cooler, around 68°F (20°C). The event opened the outdoor contest season for the Western United States.

Grade 3
MSR
1st Kevin R. Blandford Memorial (1,1,1,1)
2nd Mesa Caledonian (2,2,3,2)
3rd Phoenix (3,3,2,3)
Judges: Clark Abercrombie, Bruce Gandy (piping); Stephen MacNeil (ensemble); Jim Sim (drumming)

Medley
1st Kevin R. Blandford Memorial (1,3,1,1)
2nd Phoenix (2,2,2,4)
3rd Mesa Caledonian (4,1,3,2)
4th Glendale (Gr4) (3,4,4,3)
Judges: Bruce Gandy, Stephen MacNeil (piping); Clark Abercrombie (ensemble); Jim Sim (drumming)

Grade 4
Medley
1st Glendale (1,1,1,1)
Judges: Clark Abercrombie, Bruce Gandy (piping); Stephen MacNeil (ensemble); Jim Sim (drumming)

MSR
1st Glendale (1,1,1,1)
Judges: Bruce Gandy, Stephen MacNeil (piping); Clark Abercrombie (ensemble); Jim Sim (drumming)

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