Pike County Bowl..It's Football in the Mountains!

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It's football season in the mountains, as Pike County high school football checks in with our annual Pike County Bowl. Four games coming up this weekend, with two tonight and two on Saturday night.

A new format this year, the first night will be held at Shelby Valley High School and the second night at Pikeville's Howard Field. This year's Bowl is a real showcase of Kentucky High School Football.

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Louisville's Holy Cross travels to Pike County to take on the Belfry Pirates. Belfry is a powerhouse, and was edged out of the state championship game in 2007. Belfry looking to do as well, or better this season. A force to be reckoned with; the mighty Pirates have many returning players.

Pikeville Panthers and Corbin are the premier match-up on Saturday night. Both, are traditional Kentucky football powers. Pikeville will be bringing a new coach and a new system to Howard field. We'll just have to wait and see if Pikeville can "bring it." Corbin's hounds only lost one game last season; and are heavily favored in this match-up.

East Ridge and Shelby Valley will battle it out tonight at Robinson Creek. East Ridge Warriors comes to the field with a new coaching staff; all graduates of Pikeville College. Brad Allen is the new head coach, Mark Edwards as defensive coordinator, and John Paul Branham as offensive coordinator. The Pikeville College proteges' will bring a "run and shoot" offense to the field.

Shelby Valley Wildcats has continued to improve; and have been stepping up their game in recent years. The Shelby Valley "Blue Crew" is one of the strongest student pep sections in the area; and maybe they'll have something to cheer about tonight. East Ridge vs Shelby Valley will be one of the interesting battles of the Pike County Bowl!

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Looking to the Phelps Hornets vs Pike Central Hawks, Pike Central comes into the pairing as the favorite. However, Phelps might turn up the heat. Phelps Hornets brings a new coaching staff, with Pikeville College alum Jesse Peck as head coach.

I'm outta here! See ya at the game! You can catch playbacks of the Pike County Bowl on WPRG-TV 5, with Ken Hall and me,  Charlie Pinson  as your Kentucky sports broadcasters.

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Charlie Pinson Insurance is headquartered in Pikeville Kentucky. In addition to running a Kentucky insurance agency, Charlie Pinson is a Kentucky sports broadcaster for WPRG-TV 5 which covers local high school and college sports action.  Get Pikeville KY insurance from Charlie Pinson Insurance