[Panther Thunder]

Disappointed. Heartbroken for our seniors. When you play football at Pikeville, the Pike County Bowl is probably the best atmosphere in which you will play. Most of the seniors/juniors didn’t see much of the field in 2018 or 2019 and now have not had a Pike County Bowl experience for two years. Very disappointed that schools who certainly did not HAVE to play, chose not to help provide that experience for student athletes on both sides of the ball.

Pikeville made trips to 6A Campbell County, a short notice trip to 6A Henry Clay, and a one day’s notice trip to LCA to give them a home game last year, all in the name of giving student athletes the opportunity to play the game they love and provide experiences to get better. All of this was absent any type of compensation package for PHS. Once again, no one was obligated to come on short notice, but it would have been great had someone stepped up to the plate and helped continue a great tradition.

This will be a “gut-check” test for Pike High. Players and staff will have to find a way to be resilient, bounce back, and keep driving forward in a season with unlimited uncertainty. Have to find a way to stay mentally engaged.