[Hoot Gibson]

I am shocked that Paintsville was able to give Pikeville such a good game. It is a shame that the Tiger players, parents, and fans had to endure so many "down" years. Coach Chirico has already established himself as a leading candidate for Coach of the Year, IMO.

I remember the lean years that Johnson Central suffered between the end of the Bill Musick era and the dawn of the Jim Matney reign. Good hiring decisions are the foundation of good football programs and it looks like Paintsville finally made the right call and Chirico answered it.