[Gitback Coach]

Very true... Glad they had the opportunity to play a crosstown rival. Its a good little warm up for some real teams..

Agreed. If by "real" teams, you mean schools at least half the victors' size then yes, "real" teams await the Warriors, and Coach French certainly will win his fair share.

I first met/watched Larry French when he was the head coach at Mercer County back in the mid-80s, and while he went from there to Meade, to Lincoln and then to Boyle, I've always admired/respected his approach to the game. He's old school and does a tremendous job. I wish him and the Warriors nothing but the best this season and would love nothing more than to see him "shock the world" with a win over Pulaski (preferably, in the playoffs, just for effect). So good luck this fall.

Somerset will improve. They always do. As a Middlesboro grad and long-time SEKY high school football fan, I have a soft spot for the traditional, small-school mountain programs like Middlesboro, Pineville, Corbin, Somerset, Harlan, etc. There are many more small schools I would love to include in that list like Lynch, Elkhorn City, Johns Creek, Whitesburg, Fleming-Neon, etc., but they're all gone now. The ones cashing the checks keep telling us that's "progress." Whatever. I admit, I have my doubts.

As always, times are a-changing. And of course, no need to create the appearance of dancing on graves. Best of luck to both schools.