[Leonidas]

Three words sum this up...economy, culture, and soccer.

Economy - All of those great players of years past haven't been able to come home and raise a family (to produce more great players) because the job market hasn't allowed it.

Culture - Kids don't grow up wanting to play football or do anything that requires physical ability because of technology and all of the laziness that it implies.

Soccer - Kids who would have been practice competiton or instrumetal substitutes have taken their abilities to this other sport that they have a more important role in. Personally, I'd rather watch paint dry than play soccer, but to kids their is something about being a "starter" that makes soccer more appealing to them.

I'm not from Pikeville, but I've seen these three things hit all area sports and it will affect all areas sooner or later. Unfortunately, the negative affect of these three things has hit the small community of Pikeville football first.