Had a day extra to think about what I wanted to say on BGP due to illness. As a huge Holmes Bulldog Fan. This was one of the most exciting weekends I've ever had as a sports fan. My son and I with a couple freinds of ours had a blast. :dancingpa:dancingpa
I would like to congratulate all the teams who made it to the Sweet 16. It don't matter what district or what region you came from, you all are champions. Just to make it to Rupp Arena makes your team one the top 16 in the state.:clap:
I would like to congratulate Coach Henley who I have somewhat criticized a little by not letting the boys run. Coach Henley you brought the hardware home and I salute you for what you have accomplished here at Holmes. You stuck with these boys through all the rough times and criticism from your style of coaching. (Which brought home the KHSAA State Championship Trophy.) Coach Wimzie, you are the man. When it comes to letting your voice be heard, its heard throughout the gym. No matter what gym!!!:scared: The boys repect you and so do I as a former Marine, I can relate. And to my boy Sam Elsbernd. This is a great gift to you before you head out to the Navy. When you and the boys came back Sunday and we welcomed you all back. You came up to me and man hugged,"LOL" I saw tears which choked me up a lot. When I looked around Sam. There was tears by many from our community. Coach Stubblefield, I also would like to thank you for coming to Holmes and keeping the winning tradition continue at the JV level.
To our State Champions, thank you for an exciting year. Your athletic abilities and your defense made me a beleiver from day one. I don't have the relationship to you as players that you have with others that you are closer to. I am an alumni and went to school with your parents and parents friends. As a Covington resident and Holmes Aluimni you have made us proud and you conducted yourselves in a very,very, professional way. So in closing, thank you Seniors and good luck in the future in whatever the lord has in store for you. For the underclassman I can't wait until next year. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: