[Avery Bullock]

To those who think Williamsburg's defense hasn't been pushed around enough, consider the fact that they played Knox Central in the pre-season. True, it was a pan-o-rama or grid-o-rama or whatever but it was the first chance the two teams had to hit players who were not their teammates. I was there and believe me, they were hitting!

Williamsburg held KC to two touchdowns and kept Jeff Canady (my early pick for Mr. Football) in check better than any of the other three KC opponents have. This is a KC offense that scored 40 against 5A South Laurel, 14 against Class AAA Karns, Tn., and 39 against 4A Johnson Central. The Panthers are for real!

When the boys from Harlan got off the bus at Williamsburg two weeks ago, it wasn't for a play date. They came to play and got outplayed. Just because W'burg beat them like they did, doesn't take away from the pounding Harlan dished out. It's just that the Jackets absorbed it and came away with the win.