True, it used to be that when Belfry/Pikeville (the real Pike Co. Bowl) met you never knew who would win. At one time the longest any win streak between the two was 3 games. In '88 (or '89) when Pikeville came into Belfry riding a 33 game win streak and faced a mediocre Belfry team, the Pirates came away convincingly the winners. Pikeville then went on to be state champs for the 3rd year in a row. You never know when a team can have an off night, that is why we strap'em up and play the game. I think Coach Ben Howard is going to turn Pikeville back into a team to be reckoned with in 1A. :thumb:

 

Dont mean to get off subject but that '89 Belfry team was FAR from mediocre. They were probably one play from a state championship(in 3A FWIW).

That 89 Belfry team lost in OT at Highlands in the semifinals. They were just a little better than mediocre.

That 89 Belfry team lost in OT at Highlands in the semifinals. They were just a little better than mediocre.

 

That team had a tough start at 1-3, but got better as the season went on finishing with a 10-4 mark and yes almost a huge upset over the state champs that year. That Belfry team was pretty good that year.:thumb:

True, it used to be that when Belfry/Pikeville (the real Pike Co. Bowl) met you never knew who would win. At one time the longest any win streak between the two was 3 games. In '88 (or '89) when Pikeville came into Belfry riding a 33 game win streak and faced a mediocre Belfry team, the Pirates came away convincingly the winners. Pikeville then went on to be state champs for the 3rd year in a row. You never know when a team can have an off night, that is why we strap'em up and play the game. I think Coach Ben Howard is going to turn Pikeville back into a team to be reckoned with in 1A. :thumb:

 

Is Coach Howard any relation to ex Pikeville coach Hillard Howard. if so it won't be long till they will be right back on top.

That 89 Belfry team lost in OT at Highlands in the semifinals. They were just a little better than mediocre.

you aer right on that one. They were more like a great team.

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Is Coach Howard any relation to ex Pikeville coach Hillard Howard. if so it won't be long till they will be right back on top.

 

Son-father...

That team had a tough start at 1-3, but got better as the season went on finishing with a 10-4 mark and yes almost a huge upset over the state champs that year. That Belfry team was pretty good that year.:thumb:

They came back strong the next year with mostly the same team, opening up with a blowout of Highlands in the 1990 Pike Co Bowl.

Son-father...

 

 

That's what I thought but wasn't sure. Give them time and they will be back on top. How long has he been there?

6 games.

Well it won't be long untill the Belfry/Pikeville game will be back to what it used to be.