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Enjoy our new weekly article series that shares stories, insights, and moments from the Sub Spectrum circuit!

5 Midlands Champions Who Didn’t Win The Trials

The 2024–2025 Sub Spectrum season was one of transformation, a year defined by rivalries, redemption arcs, and breakout performances that all converged at The Midlands, the grand finale of each Sub Spectrum season.

While many of this year’s champions arrived as favorites after dominant runs through their respective Trials, a select few proved that greatness isn’t defined by the qualifying events. They reminded us that in the Sub Spectrum circuit rewards consistency, momentum, and grit that can rewrite the results in an instant.

These are five Midlands champions who didn’t win the Trials, but rose to the occasion when it mattered most!

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