[The Cross Movement]

To the players of Jackson Co. reading some of the comments/predictions on here by posters, which I know some of you do, I want to let you know I am PROUD of you and what you have accomplished this season, like you I wish people would just make predictions and be constructive and leave it at that but some people like to make jokes on here about us and this game - we know we are huge underdogs, but it is not personal to you, and they mean you no harm, they do not realize how hurtful they can be and how it can affect young men who have worked their tails off to do something no one else in Jackson Co. history has done, they do not realize the miserable home lives some of you have, and how this season has helped you believe in yourself, that through Christ you are an overcomer and can make something of your life, they know what they do sometimes, or they do and do not care, we can't help that, show them grace, be bigger men, pray for them and bless them, do not take it personal, it is part of life, it is what it is, you will have to overcome harsher things in life, so keep your head up and keep chopping wood, let it make you stronger, realize sarcasm and ridicule is something everyone has to endure, do not let it defeat you, let it fuel your desire to be all God intends you to be!

I could not be more proud to be one of your coaches, there is no other program in the state, coaches in the state or players in the state I would rather be with this Friday night than you! I love all of you. All I can ask is you prepare hard, play your best, and give Belfry all you got! We know they are one of the best programs in the state and have a legendary coach, we respect that - all you can do is give all you got, and no matter what the scoreboard says you will be state champs in my heart always! Love you boys!!!Go Generals!!!

Hallock+
1 Cor. 15:57