Did Holmes get the funding together for their championship rings?

 

EZ Living posted in another thread they heard the rings were going to be purchased.

That's a great story to hear about the state champs! It is also marvelous that a stranger would take her time to convey such a positive report. Many times people are more than happy to report or share the negative. The positive side of HS athletics and players can often go without notice.

I agree with you but over the years this kind of behavior hasn't always been the norm for the Holmes basketball team so I see this as a huge positive.

 

Not only just not the norm for Holmes basketball teams, but this isn't usually the norm for any high schools kids when they're in a group. Very impressive story. NKY can be proud of Holmes. They're representing us well.

Not only just not the norm for Holmes basketball teams, but this isn't usually the norm for any high schools kids when they're in a group. Very impressive story. NKY can be proud of Holmes. They're representing us well.

 

I have to agree :thumb:

It's good to see someone reporting good behavior instead of bad. Nice to see these young men represent their school and community in a positive manner! :thumb:

Such a change from just a few years ago. Coach Henley and the community in general has done a great job in Covington.

I had a similar experience with the Holmes Boys Basketball team at a restaurant after they played in a Tournament over Christmas break a couple of years ago. Very well behaved, and courteous. Should be the norm, but good behavior deserves recognition also.....The Coach, parents and staff at Holmes is apparently teaching and interested in more than just basketball.

 

Great feed back for Holmes H.S.

Yes I agree good fine gentlemen. I wish only the best for them in there futures.

Such a change from just a few years ago. Coach Henley and the community in general has done a great job in Covington.

 

I believe this is the part that some don't understand. It's not just a change from a few years ago, it goes way back. Most of the Holmes folks will agree with this. It's just been something attached to Holmes for many years, all the negative stereotypes and silly joking and ribbings us Holmes fans have heard over the years. After awhile you just learned to laugh it off and ignore most of it. When a call went against Elliott Co. on saturday morning and 18 of the 19 thousand fans booed, it was no surprise really, just normal for Holmes. As a fan who has tried to follow Holmes as much as I could over the years, I knew there was something different about Holmes in 2008. I could not believe how disciplined they were on the court. Honestly, even back in the glory days 78, 79, 80's I didn't remember those Teams being so disciplined. When I said I noticed something different last year, I had no idea that Holmes could be playing in the State Championship game. Not only were they different, they were/are special as well. And even though they lost to a great Mason Co. Team, they made us fans proud. In 2009 they had that target on their back from day one and were able to do something that takes talent, Coaching, and lots of discipline. So yes, for this Holmes fan, this kind of news gives me cold chills. Coach Henley, what else can you say? He has meant so much to the Holmes Community.

Edited May 5, 200917 yr by Baseballguy

You are correct Baseballguy, it does go way back. I'm not sure why. I'm still so proud of these young men, the coaches and staff.

Great story, in today's society with all the negative stories and news it is nice to hear something good.

Great job all the way around!