2 great teams 2 great communities. Really tough way to go out! Heavyweight fight. Both teams traded blows. Many thought Paintsville would roll over but they came out swinging. 17-14 end of 1st quarter on a FIFTY TWO yd FG!! 4 pt game 12 sec before the half and the Panthers came up with a huge score at the half with no timeouts on a great catch. Just too much Pugh. Always wonder what if the Tigers played the Panthers with all of their bullets. Tough to see Kash out. He's grown up like family to us. Kent Phelps was big. He and Trimble moved the ball well in the Wildcat.

Hats off to Pikeville. They are so well coached and a class act. Paintsville had them in 3rd+4th down a lot just couldn't make stops when they had too. Pugh is tougher than nails! He reminds me of Doug Howard that played at Belfry. Battalie played great! To be a Soph he's a stud!

I couldn't be more proud of my nephew Luke Trimble. Never wanted to jinx him so didn't talk about it much but in 17 years of coaching hard to remember a kid doing what he did. Luke was a FOUR year starter offense, defense, kickoff, kickoff return, punt, punt return and extra point! Throw in starting Point Guard since Eighth grade and a state track kid. 1st I thank the God Lord for no major injuries. That's a lot of pounding on the body! I know he played hurt a lot but no major injuries. I'm proud of his mental and physical toughness. He started as a bloody nosed little Freshman and finished as one of the top play makers in KY and a leader! So proud of him!

I'd like to publically thank Coach Cherrico too. It's been such an amazing ride. 4 years ago Paintsville finished the season with about 15 kids dressed. This year that number was up in the 40's. I've watched several teammates get baptized together. Seen a communitty fall in love with their team. Watched the players cry tears of joy and tears of hurt because they love their teammates so much. It's been a special ride for that whole team and I appreciate every one of them for the memories.

Best of luck to Pikeville. interesting to see them and the old rival Beechwood lock up. Should be a dandy! Hope both teams come away injury free! 2 great programs!

Great job Panthers...congrats to Coaches Mac, Salyers, Huff and SNAB! Looking forward to watching you bring back ANOTHER one back to the original "title-town."

the original "title-town."

Now you went and done it..............

The late 80's "title town"! lol. Yep powerhouse program!

Lol ! At least this town can lay claim to a few football titles. Don't be so critical blue bird96.

Chuck McClure is a good friend of mine... First time I met him... He said glad you guys moved back to 2a... I really wanted this for him... He wanted it so so bad for his kids and his community. I had a chance to travel to watch the Paris game... Kash is a great contributor to the team of course... He is one guy though... The rest of team does allot too... Congrats to Pikeville good luck in the state championship... We made back to the finals again but in 2a so you will see Beechwood this year not us... Congrats to Paintsville on a great season... Work hard in the off season and see you next year...

Edited November 30, 201510 yr by Dkincer
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