2011 mid-season update - 3rd overall

Alexander's discovering the physical demands of competing with two bands at almost every highland games, while managing to keep in contention in the overall solo aggregate standings.  After his Aggregate win at the Bellingham Highland Games (1st in MSR, 2nd in Hornpipe/Jig of 13 players), Alexander moved into 3rd place overall, in a grade where 10 different pipers are regularly making the top 6.  Current (unofficial) standings after Bellingham, bold players all from Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band:

1		Grade	1	Joseph	Stewart	604
2		Grade	1	Scott	Wood	458
3		Grade	1	Alexander	Schiele	398
4		Grade	1	David	Stitt	310
5		Grade	1	David	MacNeil	244
6		Grade	1	Aaron	Stone	194

 Northwest/White Spot United Pipe Band has seen a couple first place finishes from individual judges in its first four competitions, is currently in 2nd of four bands who have competed in Grade 3, and they placed 2nd at Comox and Bellingham. Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band placed 1st in ensemble in their Medley at the Comox Valley Highland Games.  Four Highland Games remain this season before flying to Scotland.  BC Highland Games, Skagit Valley Highland Games, Portland Highland Games and the Pacific Northwest Highland Games.  This will be one of Alexander's most memorable Highland Games seasons yet.