[Mama Bear]

Mama Bear,

How many big ol' bears do you all have out for Spring Ball over on that side of the mountain? Who is working the weight room for you guys over there? I think it use to be Erik Bowling didn't it? I think that if Coach Larkey can get your guys to buy into the idea of TEAM like he did last year you all could have one special season. I know that we over here in Letcher County realize we are in for a war when we play you guys. But I love the rivalry between our two schools since we are so close together and have so much in common with each other. Good luck to all of the Black Bears and hope they have a great season and finish 10-1.

Coach H,

The weight room is full and there's Black Bears hard at work in it. No hibernating for these Bears. The football coaches are in there pushing the kids to get stronger and it's working. The team recently placed first overall in a weight meet at N.Laurel. It seems like each year since consolidation the kids and staff use the last season as a stepping stone for the next. The kids at HC have bought into the program hook, line, and sinker. I think I counted about 45 upperclassmen at Spring practice (not including baseball players) and saw near that many 8th graders coming out of weight room. A lot of excitement on this side of the mountain. The boys were thrilled with the season they had last year and want to go farther. A lot of work to do to get there. We're looking forward to battling LCC again. Love that rivalry! Hope things are going well across Whitesburg Mountain.