Nine high school marching bands from around Wisconsin took to the field at Jay Stadium Sunday, Sept. 30, for the Merrill Marching Invitational. As hosts, the Merrill High School Marching Jays marched in exhibition only. The Merrill Marching Invitational is organized by the Merrill High School Band and the Merrill Band Booster Association. The bands will be on to the State Championships at UW-Whitewater on Oct. 13.