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First off, thanks to the classy people on here that have been gracious to us. It took me a few days to slowly get back on here because I like many others were dreading of what we may come back to, but i was honestly suprised and elated and made me smile that there's still some good people on here.

Secondly, there's no better man and coach to these kids as Phillip Haywood. He is a Godly man and a fine role model for these boys and to this community. Records and numbers show HE IS the best coach in this State.

Lastly, I'll piggy back off what Granny said. Many on here take our pride, love and passion for the game and Belfry as arrogance and that is simply not the case. Do we expect to win? Yes, but don't you?

These players may not be blood to all of us, but they are our family regardless, we will do anything to protect family. We cry when they cry, we celebrate when they celebrate. This community cherishes their beloved Pirates.

There's nothing like being in those bleachers on a warm fall night cheering on the Red & White. The glowing lights from Vipperman and now Cam Stadium just drew you in and you automatically felt like you were at home.

It has been an honor and a privilege to watch this program grow into a Dynasty. Belfry has solidified themselves as a powerhouse and a contender in 3A.

All of those years spent being in awe of programs like Highlands, Danville and Boyle County to name a few, and to now be joining them on that list is such an honor.

Growing up as a Belfry fan, all I wanted for Belfry to win at least 1 State Title, now we're blessed to say we have 6 and I have been fortunate enough to have saw every one of them.

It's now up to our mountain brothers Pikeville, Johnson Central, Harlan County and Corbin to represent Eastern Ky. and get to Lexington next week. Us Pirate Fans will be behind you all the way!

Good Luck, God Bless and as always....Go Belfry! irateSho

I myself did not having a thing against Belfry, you, or anyone from there. Until the putdown comment, that had nothing to do with Belfry, and wasn't confused as arrogance. Then an edited post, while leaving another Belfry member's insult up. That is nothing against Belfry football, Belfry folks in general, but for a moderator being unfair. Having said that, I take no pleasure in any team losing this time of year. If my team isn't in it, I'm rooting for good football, plain and simple. People in life deserve things, usually adults, and maybe not to fall down a flight of steps, and a broken ankle, but deserve a return insult, from a hundred miles away, thick skin can take that. Kids don't deserve to lose heart breaking games because of what some guy on the internet said, either way. Congrats to all teams that made the regional championships, and are going beyond. In the future, leave the cakewalk comments for the non Christians, Godly men, to make.