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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1989

The 1989 surpassed every expectation offered for them at the end of the 1988 season. Many records fell, and the community celebrated Breathitt’s most successful team to that point. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1988

The 1988 Bobcats endured the wettest season on record but advanced to the KHSAA Playoffs for the first time since 1983, despite their season record during this rebuilding year. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1987

Mike Holcomb’s 1987 Bobcats went 8 and 3, losing two important district games. The hardest blow came at the end of the year when 16 talented Seniors graduated. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1986

One bad night in Leslie County changed the entire season for the 1986 Breathitt High School Bobcat team. Learn more about one of BHS’s most talented teams. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1985

Coach Holcomb’s 1985 team had high hopes for a trip to the playoffs. A rough stretch of away games in the middle of the schedule proved a difficult test. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1984

Coach Holcomb’s 1984 schedule was a challenge. Two new coaches joined the staff, and many Bobcat traditions carried the team forward. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1983

In 1983, a new coach took over the reins of Breathitt County and continued the Bobcats’ winning ways as the Mike Holcomb era at BHS started. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1982

In 1982, the new school opened, and the old school came down. The Bobcats went 9-2, but it was not enough to keep their coach. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1981

There were several changes in 1981- a new locker room and two new coaches. The Bobcats nearly lost their Coach to the “moon,” but won six games that season. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1980

Despite a 10-1 season, the Bobcats missed the playoffs because of a loss to Leslie. There were many other firsts to make the season special. Continue reading

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