[rebounder8]

Sounds to me like most of you on here doesn't know coach Beard very well. The reason for her success has many aspects, I've had 3 play under coach Beard and her attributes far exceed any that I've seen in most high schools. Coach Beard will be greatly missed especially early on the game has changed a lot and she adjust well to the changes. I hope Estill and the powers that be go out of the county to find someone well versed in softball and keep the winning tradition going. Living in Estill county like most small communities rumors are rampant. We have people in charge of our schools who have children that play sports and it is the good ole boy system ...when I was in high school I realized quickly board members children, coaches children, and anyone in the higher arch of the politcal realm got more attention than a poor kid who good play rings around some who where starting, coach Beard always to my knowledge treated all her players with respect and dignity....hated to see her go but I understand why.