Pikeville High School - Panther Yearbook (Pikeville, KY)

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THE 1929-30 FOOTBALL SEASON A Big Sandy championship means something, although there was no special formal championship awarded. The fact that we won as many and lost no more than any other team in the valley, is legitimate reason to claim such a championship. Comparatively the season was very successful, taking into consideration that it was the fourth season for the Panthers and at the same time comparing our strength with the other teams of the state, we boast of a successful season. There is no doubt that the line of the Panther team excelled any other line in the state, because of its ability to work together and meet all situations presented by any foe. The Coaches are well pleased with the efforts of the squad as a whole. G, S, fe, 6, fc, S, BASKETBALL The sport, Basketball, was strongly emphasized during its season. The spirit and enthusiasm was equalled only by that of the Football season. Due to the sc hool ' s having both boy and girl teams the managing duties of the boys ' team were cared for by Coach Replogle, those of the girls ' team by Assistant Coach Flege. Both coaches were on the ground at all times. Their ideas were well associated for the betterment of the teams, so the work was carried on as a unit. The material, from a physical standpoint, was good to start with, and numbers were interested, but organization and good training attributes were missing. After a short time the bunch was corralled and assorted until we had some very pliable and fit prospects for good teams. Due to no athletic conference in the valley, we failed to gain our proper recognition, but as far as dope runs in our miscellaneous schedule our boys ' team was by great odds the best team in the valley.