Seattle sonic: SFU takes two
Seattle – July 31, 2010 – The 2009 World Pipe Band Champions Simon Fraser University won both events at the Seattle Highland Games. In the Professional Solo Piping, Andrew Bonar of Vancouver had a field day, winning two firsts and a second.
Grade 1
MSR
1st Simon Fraser University (1,1,1,1)
2nd Dowco-Triumph Street (2,2,2,2)
Medley
1st Simon Fraser University (2,1,1,1)
2nd Dowco-Triumph Street (1,2,2,2)
Judges: Ian Whitelaw, James Beaumont (piping); John Fisher (drumming); Colin MacKenzie (ensemble)
Grade 2
MSR
1st New Westminster Police
2nd Portland Metro
3rd Chilliwack & District
Medley
1st Portland Metro
2nd New Westminster Police
3rd Chilliwack & District
John Lee caught a lucky break, he broke down in the HP/J and still placed sixth.