[long_time_pirate]

I don't post on here very much but I read quite a bit on here and I find it funny that every time that you get involved in a topic on Belfry that you bring up the runner-up replies. Yes Belfry is 2-7 all time in state championships and my son was on one of the runner-up teams and I can assure you that neither he nor I are mad about it. I hate it that we lost but he got to experience something that many young men dream about every time that they step on the field, and that is playing for a State Championship. I think every year that we have played there we have represented not only the BELFRY community but the Mountain area with Class and Pride and I for one sir am not mad about it.

I agree 110%! My son played on the 2010 and the 2011 teams. IMHO those young men have NOTHING to hang their heads about. They were playing for something that others only dream about! My child was thrilled to have the opportunity to play for a state championship and losing by 1 point didn't make him mad... it made him sad. He felt as if he let the community down. There is so much pride and dedication to the program and the kids of the Pirate team it is amazing! One big family!