According to Superintendent Marcia Dunaway, the facility was actually built for the track and cross country teams first, then football. The Raider Track and Cross Country teams have done very well in the past with several state contenders and a champion or two also. From where scon36 took the pics from used to be the old baseball field. They have new facilities for baseball and softball and have made improvements to the gym, (lighting for one) as well.

 

The Trimble County administration should be commended for their work in getting the Raider facilities to be some of the top notch facilities around.

We'll be there at some point this year to broadcast. Great things happening in Bedford.

Hats off to Trimble on the investment. I have coach many of games on the old field and it was pretty bad. I remember one game before the built the retaining wall we played and the field had so much water on it when the official spotted the ball on the hash it floated to the side line.

Hats off to Trimble on the investment. I have coach many of games on the old field and it was pretty bad. I remember one game before the built the retaining wall we played and the field had so much water on it when the official spotted the ball on the hash it floated to the side line.

 

Reminds me of a game my Junior year at Franklin Co, raining so hard field was a pool, official told the center, "dont set it down just hold it up in the air, lol"

Why are you against a track?

 

Takes away from the atmosphere. Stands on both sides are usually 20+ yards away from the action, compared to places like Highlands, Boyle, Anderson County, Elizabethtowns old complex, etc. Amongst many others.

 

Then, even if you open up the track...that takes people away from the bleachers, and most who stand around the track become more of a social hour; which takes away from the focus on the game.

 

I've played and coached in both over the many years, and there is absolutely zero comparison.

 

Most schools who don't have a track around the football field, have it around the soccer field.

....but, if you are landlocked, you have to do what you have to do. Looks like it's going to be very sharp.

Takes away from the atmosphere. Stands on both sides are usually 20+ yards away from the action, compared to places like Highlands, Boyle, Anderson County, Elizabethtowns old complex, etc. Amongst many others.

 

Then, even if you open up the track...that takes people away from the bleachers, and most who stand around the track become more of a social hour; which takes away from the focus on the game.

 

I've played and coached in both over the many years, and there is absolutely zero comparison.

 

Most schools who don't have a track around the football field, have it around the soccer field.

 

I will disagree, stand are too close to the field at many of these older stadiums. Its a major safety concern.

Takes away from the atmosphere. Stands on both sides are usually 20+ yards away from the action, compared to places like Highlands, Boyle, Anderson County, Elizabethtowns old complex, etc. Amongst many others.

 

Then, even if you open up the track...that takes people away from the bleachers, and most who stand around the track become more of a social hour; which takes away from the focus on the game.

 

I've played and coached in both over the many years, and there is absolutely zero comparison.

 

Most schools who don't have a track around the football field, have it around the soccer field.

TC doesn't have a soccer team, but we do have a very successful track and field team. They deserve a place to compete at home. I understand your perspective, but this will benefit kids and the fans come second. Honestly, I doubt that many TC fans will complain, based on what we used to have.

TC Track has been waiting for their much deserved home facility. I really can't wait to see it when it is finished. Over the last several years, Trimble County has installed new lights in the middle and high school gyms, took the floors down to the bare wood and totally refinished them, built a new baseball-softball-tennis complex and now the football-track facility.

 

I have seen some crazy rains before and after the retaining wall was built. Trimble County suspended football after the fall of 1984. It was good to see them bring it back.

Drove by the football field a couple of days ago and saw some major progress. Both field goals are set, track is outlined, the long jump and high jumps area are outlined as well, and I saw top soil on the parking lot side. The field is coming along very nice and appear to be on schedule, hopefully the field will be ready by the first game this season.

Trimble County is a building program under the guidance of Head Coach Justin Franklin, he will be returning for his 3rd season as the Head Coach. Coach Franklin will finally have a huge senior class of 13 players.

 

Bo Hawkes #9 RB/ DE- Bo is coming off one of his most impressive seasons on the offensive side of the ball leading the team in catches, receiving yards, and rushing yards. He has great vision and exceptional speed. Bo will be returning from ACL injury he suffered in week v.s. Walton Verona.

 

Brian Haney #2 WR/ OLB- Brian Haney is probably if not one of the smallest players on the field at 5'4. Brian lead his team in tackles and was a leader on the defensive side of the ball. Great leadership ability look for this guy to make a huge impact this year heading into his final season.

 

Dusty Wysbrod #7 WR/ S- Dusty is an exceptional player on both sides of the ball, he creates plays and delivers punishing hits to anyone in his range. Dusty however has been plagued with injury's this past couple seasons, hopefully he will be able to return to the field this season

 

TJ Payton #11 QB/ DB TJ Payton played some time at quarterback this past season, being the back-up to Tevin Taylor. Look for the Raiders to lean on TJ a little bit for his passing ability and his ability to get an offense moving

 

Logan Kunselman #54 OL/ DL- Logan has the ability to be a great player heading into his senior season, would like to see develop his pass blocking more but e played a very nice roles in the run game during the Eminence, KCD and Walton Verona game this past fall.

 

Wyatt Adkins #25 RB/ LB- Wyatt is short ground and pound rusher who hits the hole hard and keeps fighting for extra yards. Last year his season got cu short due to an injury unknown. I look to see Wyatt return and be a mad man on offense probably even rushing for +800 yards. Can't wait to see this guy back on the field.

 

David Marsh #75 OL/ DL- David Marsh was probably the easiest guy to identify on the Raiders offense this past season. He played a substitution role at the end of the 2013 season and the beginning of 2014 season. Its probably best stated that the Raiders leaned on this guy towards the end of the year with the decision to place him at center and saw a dramatic increase in the run game. I watched this guy maul people inside of the Wishbone offense, I hope Coach Franklin brings it back next fall. David needs to work on his speed and be first off the ball on defense and he could be an exceptional player.

 

Brady Mahoney #56 TE/ LB- Brady made the move from OL to TE at the end of the year which aloud the Raiders to run to the outside. He also manage to catch a few dump passes in couple games. Brady also plays very well LB, look for this guy and Brian Haney to monsters on defense this year.

 

Cade Thornsberry #60 OL/ LB- Cade played center at the beginning of the season and then switched out to tackle. He is good run blocker but likes to double team a little too much. Although he did look good at a Mike blitz, look for Cade to be force to reckon with this year.

 

Now there are a few more seniors who could blossom this year under Franklin, look for a Chaylen Sedam, Zach Nelson, Brandon Yowler to play more of a role in the offense this year as well as defense.

 

I also have two negative pieces in mind, the Raiders changed the offensive line nearly every week as well as the offense . I think if the Raiders play to their strengths which is short quick passes and follow your Big boys on the offense then we could possibly see this team make the playoffs. The Wishbone last year was a great fit to compliment those exceptional running backs and I think if you incorporate a few passes inside the offense then you could open more elaborate formations/ offenses.

 

Overall the Raiders should be poised for a bounce back season, maybe undefeated???, but the lowest this team should finish is a 7-3 record making the playoffs in the #1 or #2 seed. The Raiders only problem after that will be their experience in those kind of situations. Good Luck Raiders, I hope to see winning season.

 

Wow...undefeated? That's a big jump from 0-10. I do expect them to be improved, but that may be a little ambitious.

The team needs confidence in themselves and I truly believe that this senior class could pull this program out of the ruins. I have watched this program die to 15 players and then emerge with 40 players the following season. Besides, to go undefeated is less than 3% chance but I did say 7-3 is the worst this team should finish. Nothing is impossible but this team has a major problem and it's lack of experience in critical situations, which negates to a possible 1% percent of a undefeated season. Trimble County will have to make a statement this year and prove they "can" be a contender and will have to prove it in week 3 against Corbin.

 

Officially now 3 days to go till high school football season begins!

The team needs confidence in themselves and I truly believe that this senior class could pull this program out of the ruins. I have watched this program die to 15 players and then emerge with 40 players the following season. Besides, to go undefeated is less than 3% chance but I did say 7-3 is the worst this team should finish. Nothing is impossible but this team has a major problem and it's lack of experience in critical situations, which negates to a possible 1% percent of a undefeated season. Trimble County will have to make a statement this year and prove they "can" be a contender and will have to prove it in week 3 against Corbin.

 

Officially now 3 days to go till high school football season begins!

 

I like your optimism. How do you see the district ending up?

Wow...undefeated? That's a big jump from 0-10. I do expect them to be improved, but that may be a little ambitious.

Walton returns nearly all players from last year and Carroll County does I believe. I like the fact that Trimble County sounds like it is on the rise with a new stadium and renewed enthusiasm.

Walton returns nearly all players from last year and Carroll County does I believe. I like the fact that Trimble County sounds like it is on the rise with a new stadium and renewed enthusiasm.

 

WV will be solid as always, but they lost both Lattimores and Compton didn't they? Those three will be hard to replace.