[BelfryPride]

Belfry fans screamed their guts out when Johnson Central took the field. I know...I was sitting in the midst of them screaming MY guts out, too.

I didn't have anyone in my family or my home school playing in the state tournament this year, but I still wanted to attend.

Those true fans know of the blood sweat and tears these kids have left on their playing fields throughout the season. The know of the sacrifices that have been made by parents and grandparents for those players. Especially now, in an economy that's bottoming out, it isn't easy to drag the entire family to ballgames. But the mountain people seem to find a way to do just that, and to support their team.

I think it's a wonderful example to your younger kids, and to the football families around the area. This year marked the third straight title for Belfry High School! What a wonderful accomplishment. It also marked the very first time Johnson Central played on the state level. How far those kids and fans have come since the flooding event earlier in the season!!!

So everyone added a piece to the history of the high school state tournament. From BHS95 and her "adopted" Pikeville sons to Pulp Fiction who was so hyper he was running back and forth on the backs of the seats at the stadium. I like to think that I added a little there, too. I know I sure did receive a lot of fun, fellowship and excitement!!

So until next year.

Whatta game!!!

I know! I was like Go Eagles on my way out while carrying my Pirate flag haha!! I would have stayed for the game but my first day at a new job was coming up Monday morning at 8am.

I am so proud of Belfry, Pikeville and JC for representing the mountains. It truly speaks a lot about our region that's been so hard hit. We rally around the game of football and for just a few hours on a Friday night in Eastern Kentucky under the lights, we all forget the hardships and struggles and see that team on the field wearing those colors with love and pride and we come together as one family. There's something truly special about us. During the season we are fierce rivals, but when one or three teams advance to their respective finals, we are all one! (Except for HADDIXHOUNDS) lol

I loved seeing you there Granny! I Hated we didn't get to talk longer! For all of you that haven't had the pleasure of meeting her, GrannyBear is a wonderful lady and a great person to be around. I love her to death. She is a die hard Harlan Black Bear, but she will always be a Pirate! She's one of our own for sure!!!